Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to BashMingle.com. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you register and use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
When you register on BashMingle.com, we collect the following information:
- Profile Picture: During registration, users are required to create a profile picture using their webcam or smartphone camera. This image is analyzed by an AI system to estimate your gender and age. The profile picture, estimated (or verified) gender and age is visible to all matches, guests, and friends on the platform.
- Username: Your username is visible to other users, including matches, guests, and friends.
- Location Data: We collect your exact location using browser geolocation during registration and when you create a new party or event. This location is not publicly displayed but is used to match you with nearby events. The location of each event is shared with confirmed guests
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to enhance your experience on BashMingle.com in the following ways:
- Profile Visibility: Your profile picture, gender, age and username are visible to all matched users, guests, and friends. This helps create a more interactive and personalized experience on our platform.
- Event and Matchmaking: Your location data is used to match you with nearby parties and events, ensuring that you find relevant and accessible gatherings. The exact location of your events is shared with confirmed guests to facilitate attendance.
- Friends on BashMingle.com can see which parties you are attending. This feature helps foster community and social connections within the platform. Additionally, if provided, friends can view your email address, phone number, mobile number, and Skype ID. This allows for easier communication and stronger connections among users.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you wish to delete your account, you can do so at any time through your account settings. Users who are inactive for 30 days will be automatically deleted from the platform.
However, if your profile has been blocked by us due to a violation of our terms, it may be retained indefinitely, and you may not have the ability to delete it yourself. The decision to block and retain such profiles is at our sole discretion.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as necessary to operate our platform or comply with legal obligations. Your location data is only shared with confirmed guests to facilitate event attendance.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. However, please note that the profile picture and the gender and age estimates generated during registration cannot be changed after they are created.
If you have any questions about your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us by our contact form.
8. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as OpenStreetMap (OSM) to provide route maps for event locations. These services may collect information as part of their operation. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in the courts of Germany.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us by our contact form.
