Privacy Policy

Information we collect

• Account details (name, email, username, profile settings).
• Location data you choose to share for flare discovery, friend sharing, and event interaction.
• Usage data that helps improve app reliability and product experience.
• Content you submit, including profile text, photos, and event details.

How we use your information

• To verify account access and secure sign-in.
• To personalize event recommendations and friend suggestions.
• To power social features such as flares, chat, and activity status.
• To prevent abuse and keep the platform safe.

Location privacy

You control how your location is shared. You can choose among exact, approximate, hidden, or limited sharing options per event and by preference. You can revoke or adjust sharing from your profile settings at any time.

Data retention and deletion

We keep records needed for account security, trust signals, and legal obligations. You can request account data export or deletion by contacting support. Some aggregate metrics may remain for analytics and safety operations.

Third-party services

Flare uses infrastructure providers for authentication, storage, map rendering, and analytics support. All vendors operate under contractual protections that require privacy and security standards.