grassvalley.app ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
Information you give us
- Account: email address, display name, optional avatar, optional city.
- Age verification: if you choose to enter the 18+ chatroom, your date of birth.
- Posts & messages: the text, photos, events, and chat messages you submit.
- Business claims: the business you claim and any verification message you provide.
- Contact inquiries: name, email, subject, and message when you write to us through the contact page.
Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps — used for security and to keep the site running.
- Cookies and similar storage: see our Cookie Policy for details.
2. How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site;
- To authenticate you and keep your account secure;
- To display your posts, events, and listings to other users;
- To gate access to age-restricted chatrooms;
- To respond to inquiries and provide support;
- To enforce our Terms and prevent abuse;
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:
- Publicly: content you choose to post (posts, comments, events, business listings) is visible to other users and search engines.
- Service providers: our hosting and backend provider (Lovable Cloud, powered by Supabase) processes data on our behalf to operate the site.
- Legal: if required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
4. Data retention
We keep account data while your account is active. Posts and listings remain until you delete them or your account. Contact inquiries are kept as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping. You may request deletion at any time via the contact page.
5. Your rights & choices
- Access, update, or delete the information in your profile;
- Delete posts, listings, or chat messages you authored;
- Close your account by contacting us;
- Residents of California and other jurisdictions may have additional rights under applicable law (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). Contact us to exercise them.
6. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards including encrypted transport (HTTPS), row-level security on our database, and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children
The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
8. Third-party links
The site may link to external websites (event venues, business websites, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing personal information.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact
Privacy questions? Reach us through the contact page.