Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FreePas Events LLC ("FreePas," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our event management platform and related services (collectively, the "Services"). This policy applies to information we collect through our website located at https://www.freepas.com, our mobile applications, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information"), including:

• Identity Information: Name, username, email address, phone number, date of birth
• Account Information: Password, security questions, profile picture
• Contact Information: Billing address, mailing address, phone numbers
• Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing information (processed by our payment processor Stripe)
• Event Information: Event details, guest lists, RSVP responses, check-in data
• Organization Information: Company name, industry, size, role
• Communication Data: Email correspondence, support tickets, feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click data, search queries
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, persistent cookies, web beacons, pixels

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• To respond to comments, questions, and provide customer service
• To send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• To protect the rights, property, and safety of FreePas and users

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information. We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email delivery (SendGrid, Mailgun)
• Cloud hosting (Amazon Web Services)
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Customer support tools

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate wrongdoing
• Protect the safety of users or the public

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Services you requested
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records for analysis and auditing

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Backup copies may persist for a limited time for recovery purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Rights of Georgia Residents

Under Georgia law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

7.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
• Right to data portability

7.3 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access and receive a copy of your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@freepas.com or use the contact information provided above.

8. Children\'s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Marketing and Communications

With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about new features, products, events, or offers. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional email
• Updating your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at privacy@freepas.com

Note that you cannot opt-out of transactional or administrative communications related to your use of the Services.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions and authentication
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
• Deliver targeted advertising (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of our Services.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage tracking preferences through cookie settings and opt-out mechanisms provided by analytics services.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending an email notification for material changes
• Displaying a notice in the Services

Your continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For data protection inquiries in the European Union, you may also contact your local data protection authority.