Privacy policy
Effective June 18, 2026
WhosIn ("we", "us", "our"), developed by Renzo Barrantes, operates the WhosIn mobile and web application. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information we collect
- Account data: email address, display name, and avatar (if provided).
- Poll data: polls you create, dates and times you propose, and votes you cast.
- Device & diagnostic data: push notification tokens, plus device and app information — device model, operating system and app version, build/update identifiers, screen size, language, time zone, network connection type and speed, and an approximate region (city/region level) derived from your IP address — to keep the app reliable and understand how it performs across devices.
- Usage data: how you use the app — screens you view, features you use, taps, your role in a plan (such as creator, voter, or viewer), session activity, timing, and performance/diagnostic signals — associated with your account or device so we can understand product usage and fix issues. We do not collect your precise (GPS) location, and we do not track you across other companies' apps or websites. You can turn off usage-data collection any time from Profile → Privacy → Share usage data.
How we use your information
- To operate and improve the WhosIn service (scheduling polls, sending reminders).
- To send push notifications you have opted into (votes, confirmations, reminders).
- To detect and prevent abuse.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
- Google Places API: when you search for venues, your search query and approximate location are sent to Google (privacy policy).
- Apple Sign In: if you sign in with Apple, your identity is verified through Apple's servers (privacy policy).
- Google Sign In: if you sign in with Google, your identity is verified through Google's servers (privacy policy).
- Cloudinary: poll hero images are stored on Cloudinary's CDN (privacy policy).
- Expo Push Notifications: push notification tokens are processed by Expo to deliver notifications to your device (privacy policy).
- Infrastructure providers: hosting and database providers that process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.
Data retention
We retain your account and poll data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we anonymize your personal data within 30 days. Anonymized poll records (with your name replaced by "Deleted User") may be retained indefinitely for service improvement, analytics, and abuse prevention.
Your rights
- Access and export: contact us to request a copy of your data.
- Deletion: you can delete your account from the Profile screen in the app, or contact us.
- Correction: update your name and avatar from the Profile screen.
Local storage
We use browser localStorage to save your theme preference, authentication tokens, and guest identity. You can clear this data via your browser settings.
Your privacy rights (US residents)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. California residents have these rights under the CCPA (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.100+). Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah have similar rights under their respective state privacy laws.
To exercise your rights, email privacy@seewhosin.com or delete your account from the Profile screen in the app.
Security
Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. All communication uses HTTPS. Authentication uses short-lived access tokens with rotating refresh tokens.
Breach notification
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users via email within 30 days of discovery.
Children
WhosIn is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email.
Contact
Questions? Email us at privacy@seewhosin.com.