Welcome to Marlo, we encourage users to discover the vibrant communities that surround them and explore new interests, experiences, and friendships. Our platform empowers you to make the most of every moment, seizing opportunities to connect and engage with others in your community.
Whether it's discovering a new hobby, attending a local event, or simply connecting with like-minded individuals, Marlo provides a space where you can focus on what truly matters to you, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
We invite you to read this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”), which explains our privacy practices and how we handle personal information collected through Marlo, as well as through other social media, our marketing activities, our live events, and other activities described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy also explains how we use and share such information and the choices you have about your personal information.
Our Privacy Policy explains how Marlo collects, uses, and discloses information about you. The terms “Marlo,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include projectdotfus LLC and our affiliates. We use the terms “member,” “you,” and “your” to mean any person using our Platform or attending related events, including any organization or person using the Platform on an organization’s behalf. This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of information about members and other individuals that we collect when you use our “Platform,” which means any website, application, or services we offer, or when you communicate with us. For information about choices you may have under this policy, please see “Your Choices” below. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the information that you may provide to third parties, such as members, and others with whom you may share information about yourself. For more information about the scope of our Privacy Policy, please see Section 4.5.
To help you better understand this Privacy Policy, we have prepared brief summaries below. Please note that these summaries are for your convenience and are not part of the official policy. We still encourage you to read the entire policy thoroughly. If you'd like to access a specific section of this Privacy Policy, feel free to use the list below to jump to that section.
1. Information we collect
2. How we use personal information
3. How We Share Personal Information
4. How You Share Information on Marlo
5. How Long We Keep Information
6. Information Transfer
7. Your Choices
8. Processing of Personal Information in the United States
9. Data Security
10. Children
11. California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
13. Contact Information
There may be instances when the details you provide upon joining a group could suggest information about your beliefs, political views, health conditions, or sexual identity. Such sensitive information, as well as other types, receive additional protection in compliance with the relevant laws. We kindly remind you that sharing personal or sensitive information about others without their consent goes against our Community Guideline.
1 Information we collect
1.1 Account informationWe collect your first and last name, organization name, email address, phone number, profile picture, user name, and other information you may choose to include in your profile/bio either when you sign up or at a later time, such as your gender, race or ethnicity, and demographic information. You may also choose to reveal information about yourself in your Marlo profile, or when you post or comment on Marlo, which is described in more detail below.If you contact support, you will need to provide us with your contact information and a description of the issue, or else we won’t be able to respond or provide support to you.
1.2. Log Information: We collect log information about your use of the Platform, including the type of browser that you use; the time, duration, and frequency of your access; Platform pages viewed; your IP address; and the page you visited before visiting our Platform.
1.3. Data from other accounts. If you use a third-party service, like Facebook, Google, or Apple to log in to Marlo (or if you connect a third-party account to your Marlo account at any other time), then you authorize that third-party service to share your personal information with us. This information may include your name, photo, email address, and any other information you agree to let the third-party service share with us. (The specific personal information shared with us will depend on the third party’s privacy practices, agreements we have with the third party, and any choices that you may make in sharing your personal information.)
1.4 Content Information. We collect content you create on our services, information about the content you create or provide, such as if the recipient has viewed the content and the metadata that is provided with the content.
1.5 Device Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device that you use to access our Platform, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
1.6 Camera, Photos, and Audio. Many of our services require us to collect images and other information from your device’s camera and photos. For example, you won’t be able to send or upload photos from your camera roll unless we can access your camera or photos.
1.7 Geolocation Information: We may collect information about the location of your device each time you use our Platform based on your consent to the collection of this information, such as when you enable location services. We may also collect information, such as your IP address, that can sometimes be used to approximate your location based on your device settings. As an example, without access to your location information, you won't be able to discover events or activities based on your current location.
1.8 Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers collect information using various technologies, including cookies and pixel tags (which are also called clear GIFs, web beacons, or pixels). Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Platform and your experience and track usage of our Platform. Pixel tags are electronic images that may be used in our Platform or emails, and track usage of our Platform and the effectiveness of communications. You can learn more about the types of cookies we and our service providers use by reading our Cookie Policy.
2 How We Use Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for various purposes aimed at enhancing your experience on our platform, ensuring the smooth operation of our services, and maintaining a secure environment for our users. Below is a more detailed explanation of how we utilize your personal information:
2.1 Account Creation and Management: We use your personal information to create and maintain your account, authenticate you when you log in, and provide you with personalized settings and features.
2.2 Personalization of Content and Services: We use your personal information to tailor the content, recommendations, and advertisements you see on our platform, ensuring that they are relevant and engaging based on your preferences and interests.
2.3 Communication: We use your personal information to send you important notifications, updates, and marketing communications (if you have opted-in), as well as to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
2.4 Personalizing Content: We may use your location information to show you relevant content, such as local events, recommendations, or advertisements.
2.5 Providing Location-Based Services: We may use your location information to provide you with services or features that are specific to your area, such as connecting you with nearby users or offering local deals.
2.6 Service Improvement and Development: We analyze the personal information we collect to understand how users interact with our platform, identify trends and usage patterns, and develop new features and services to enhance the overall user experience.
2.7 Security and Fraud Prevention: We use your personal information to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, protect our platform from security threats, and ensure the safety and privacy of our users.
2.8 Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, as well as to enforce our terms of service and protect our legal rights.
2.9 Research and Analytics: We may use your personal information to conduct research and analyze data to better understand our users, improve our services, and develop new features and functionalities.
2.10 Social Sharing and Community Features: We use your personal information to enable you to participate in community features, such as sharing content with other users, joining groups, or engaging in discussions on our platform.
Please note that we will always use your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy. We will also obtain your consent where required and provide you with the option to opt out of certain data processing activities.
3 How We Share Personal Information
We value your privacy and are cautious about sharing your personal information. However, there are instances when sharing your personal information is necessary for providing our services, improving your experience, or ensuring the security of our platform. Here are the scenarios in which we may share your personal information:
3.1 Service Providers and Third-Party Partners: We may share your personal information with trusted service providers and partners who help us deliver and improve our services. These partners may include payment processors, hosting providers, analytics providers, and marketing partners. We ensure that our service providers and partners adhere to strict data protection standards and confidentiality agreements.
3.2 Social Media Platforms and Other Integrated Services: If you choose to connect your account to social media platforms or other integrated services, we may share your personal information with these platforms or services to enable social sharing and other features.
3.3 Legal Requirements and Compliance: We may share your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, as well as to enforce our terms of service, protect our rights, or defend against legal claims.
3.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, we may share your personal information with the relevant parties, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection agreements.
3.5 With Your Consent: We may share your personal information with other third parties with your explicit consent or based on your instructions.
3.6 Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not directly identify you with third parties for research, analytics, or other purposes, such as understanding usage patterns or improving our services.
Please note that we always strive to protect your personal information and share it only when necessary, in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy.
4 How You Share Information on Marlo
As you use Marlo, there are various ways in which you can share information with other users, engage with the community, and enjoy a more interactive experience. Here are some examples of how you share information on Marlo:
4.1 User Profile: When you create a profile on Marlo, certain information such as your username, profile picture, and bio may be visible to other users on the platform, depending on your privacy settings.
4.2 Posts and Content: When you create and share content on Marlo, such as posting updates, photos, videos, or articles, this information becomes visible to other users in accordance with your chosen sharing settings and the specific group or community guidelines.
4.3 Comments and Reactions: As you engage with the content on Marlo by commenting, liking, or reacting to posts, your activity may be visible to other users who can view that particular content.
4.4 Messaging: When you use Marlo's chatroom features to communicate with other users, your messages and any shared content are visible to the recipients of those messages.
4.5 Groups and Communities: When you join groups or communities on Marlo, your membership may be visible to other users within that group or community, depending on the group's privacy settings and rules.
4.6 Events and Activities: If you participate in or organize events and activities on Marlo, information about your attendance and involvement may be visible to other users, including the event host and other participants.
4.7 Social Sharing: If you choose to connect your Marlo account to your social media profiles or share content from Marlo on other platforms, the information you share may become visible to users on those platforms based on their respective privacy settings.
Please be mindful of the information you share on Marlo and always consider your privacy settings and the potential audience for your content. Remember that you are responsible for the information you share and any consequences that may arise from sharing personal or sensitive information about yourself or others.
5 How Long We Keep Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in our Privacy Policy, and to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period for your personal information depends on various factors, including the nature of the information, the purpose of processing, and any applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
In general, we store your personal information for the duration of your relationship with us or as long as your account is active. After you close your account or cease using our services, we may continue to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, maintain records for tax purposes, or protect our legitimate interests.
When your personal information is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If complete deletion is not possible due to technical or legal reasons, we will securely store the information and isolate it from further processing until deletion becomes possible.
6 Information Transfer
Our products are available globally, but our base of operations is in the United States, and we utilize cloud storage providers that store user data on our behalf within the United States. As you use our products, it is important to note that your personal information may be transferred to and stored in locations outside of your home country, including the United States, as outlined in this Policy. The privacy safeguards and the rights of authorities to access your personal information in these countries may differ from those in your home country.
Please be aware that when you use our products, your personal information might be subject to different privacy protections and authorities' access rights, which may not be equivalent to those in your country of residence.
7 Your Choices
As a user of our platform, you have the ability to make choices about your personal information, privacy settings, and communication preferences. Here are some of the choices available to you:
6.1 Account Information: You can update, modify, or delete your personal information and account settings at any time by accessing your account settings or user profile.
6.2 Privacy Settings: You can control the visibility of your profile, posts, and other content on the platform by adjusting your privacy settings. This allows you to decide who can see your information and how you share it with others.
6.3 Location Services: You have the choice to enable or disable location services for our platform or your entire device. Disabling location services may affect certain features and functionality that rely on location data.
6.4 Communication Preferences: You can choose to opt-in or opt-out of receiving marketing communications, newsletters, or promotional messages from us by managing your communication preferences in your account settings or by following the unsubscribe link in the emails.
6.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: You can manage your cookie preferences and control how tracking technologies are used when you visit our platform by adjusting your browser settings or using available tools and plug-ins.
6.6 Social Media and Third-Party Services: You have the choice to connect or disconnect your account from social media platforms or other third-party services. You can also control the information you share with these platforms and services by adjusting their respective privacy settings.
6.7 Consent and Withdrawal of Consent: When we collect, use, or share your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing your consent may affect certain features and services that rely on your personal information.
Please be aware that the choices you make regarding your personal information and privacy may impact your user experience on our platform. We encourage you to review your settings and preferences regularly to ensure they align with your needs and preferences.
8 Processing of Personal Information in the United States
If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that the personal information we collect may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. The data protection laws and regulations in the United States may differ from those in your country. By using our platform or providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your personal information in the United States.
9 Data Security
Please be aware that using the App comes with its inherent risks. While we make every effort to apply commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, complete security cannot be guaranteed on the Internet or in email transmissions. Specifically, emails sent to or from us might not be entirely secure. As a result, exercise caution when deciding what information to send us through the Internet. Remember this when providing any personal information to us online. Additionally, we cannot be held responsible for the bypassing of any privacy settings or security measures present on the App or third-party websites. Lastly, we have no control over users on the platform who might attempt to use third-party apps or devices to record, store, or share content or communication without obtaining prior consent from other users. Keep this in mind while using the App.
10 Children
The App is not designed for individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 through the App without obtaining the necessary consent from the child's parent or guardian as mandated by law, we will promptly delete that information.
11 California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights and disclosures concerning your personal information. The following information is provided in accordance with the CCPA:
11.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected: In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers, personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute, protected classification characteristics, commercial information, biometric information, internet or other electronic network activity information, geolocation data, audio, electronic, visual, or similar information, professional or employment-related information, education information, and inferences drawn from personal information.
11.2 Purposes for Collecting Personal Information: We collect personal information for various purposes, including to provide and improve our services, maintain the security and integrity of our platform, personalize your experience, communicate with you, conduct market research, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
11.3 Categories of Personal Information Disclosed: In the past 12 months, we may have disclosed the following categories of personal information for a business purpose: identifiers, personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute, protected classification characteristics, commercial information, biometric information, internet or other electronic network activity information, geolocation data, audio, electronic, visual, or similar information, professional or employment-related information, education information, and inferences drawn from personal information.
11.4 Categories of Third Parties with Whom Personal Information is Shared: We may share your personal information with various categories of third parties, such as service providers, business partners, advertising networks, analytics providers, social networks, and law enforcement or other government entities when required by law or to protect our rights.
11.5 Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA.
12 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. In the event that we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will inform you by updating the date of this Privacy Policy and posting it on the App. If legally required, we will also notify you of the changes in another manner that we believe will reasonably reach you, such as through email or another method via the App. Any modifications to this Privacy Policy will become effective upon posting the updated version (or as otherwise indicated at the time of posting). In all instances, your continued use of the App after the effective date of any updated Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13 Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about this notice and policy, the ways in which we collect and use your personal information, or your choices and rights regarding such use, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Knowledge Center, or at the following address:
ProjectdotfUS llc. / achen@himarlo.com
