At Skeetfirst (the “Website”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Website. We are committed to ensuring that your data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using Skeetfirst, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not use our Website.

1. Data We Collect

1.1. Personal Data

We collect the following types of personal data when you sign up, create an event, or interact with our platform:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile information (e.g., profile picture if linked with Google Authentication)
• IP address
• Any other information you voluntarily provide while using the platform (e.g., events posted, likes)

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

We also collect certain information automatically when you use Skeetfirst, including:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, clicks, interactions)
• Cookie and tracking data

We use Google Services such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager (GTM), and Google Authentication for sign-ins. These services may collect additional data as per their respective privacy policies, which are detailed below.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Manage your user account and authenticate you using Google Authentication
• Allow you to post and interact with events
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze how users interact with our Website via Google Analytics and GTM to improve functionality and user experience
• Send promotional emails (if you have explicitly consented)

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you explicitly provide consent (e.g., signing up for newsletters or marketing emails).
• Contractual Necessity: To provide services you have requested (e.g., account creation, posting events).
• Legitimate Interest: For security, fraud prevention, and ensuring the proper functioning of the Website.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: When necessary to comply with legal requirements.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Skeetfirst uses cookies to:

• Recognize you when you return to our site
• Analyze user behavior via Google Analytics and GTM
• Store user preferences

4.1. Cookie Consent

When you first visit Skeetfirst, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to consent or reject the use of non-essential cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time.

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy [https://skeetfirst.im/documents/cookie-policy].

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help manage and improve our Website. These third-party providers may have access to your personal data, but only to the extent necessary to perform their functions. They are contractually obligated to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.

5.1. Google Services

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google may collect and process certain information, including your IP address and usage data. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by reviewing Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager: GTM is used to manage tracking and analytics scripts on our Website.
• Google Authentication: We use Google Authentication for user sign-ins and account creation. When you use Google to sign in, Google may collect information such as your name, email, and profile picture.

For more information on Google’s data practices, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services you’ve requested, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Account Information: Stored until the account is deleted by the user.
• Event Data: Retained as long as the event is live on our platform, unless the user deletes it.
• Cookies: Stored according to their expiration or until manually deleted by the user.

You have the right to request the deletion of your data as described below in Section 7.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at skeetfirst@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

8. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal data. Skeetfirst employs industry-standard security measures, including encryption and regular security audits, to safeguard your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the relevant data protection authority within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

9. Children’s Privacy

Skeetfirst is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users by updating the date at the top of this page and, if required by law, by providing a more prominent notice (e.g., via email or pop-up).

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at: