Legal & Policies

Privacy Policy

We believe privacy is a right. This policy explains exactly what information Avryq collects, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Overview

Avryq ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Avryq mobile application and the website at avryq.app. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. By creating an account or using Avryq, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, ever.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register, we collect the information you provide directly:

  • First and last name
  • Username (3–20 characters, alphanumeric and underscores only)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth (used to verify minimum age)
  • Profile picture and header image (optional)
  • Bio (optional)
  • Password (stored as a secure hash — we never store it in plain text)

Location Data

Avryq requests foreground location permission to power core features:

  • Discover feed — filter nearby posts and events within a 5, 10, or 15 mile radius you choose
  • Event creation and display — pin events on the in-app map
  • Distance calculations shown on event and membership cards

We only access your location while the app is open (foreground). Location is not tracked in the background. You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.

Photos and Media

We request access to your camera and photo library so you can upload images to:

  • Posts (up to 3 images per post)
  • Events (cover images)
  • Chat messages
  • Your profile picture and header
  • Membership profile pictures and headers

Uploaded media is stored securely on Cloudflare R2 object storage. We do not scan or analyze the content of your images beyond delivering them to the intended recipients.

Activity Data

We record interactions you take on the platform in order to deliver the service:

  • Posts, events, comments, replies, and reposts you create
  • Likes on posts, events, and comments
  • Events you attend or follow
  • Users and memberships you follow
  • Direct messages you send
  • Memberships you create or join
  • Draft posts and events saved locally
  • Notifications you receive and read

Membership and Business Data

If you create a Business, University, or Group membership you may provide:

  • Membership name, description, and category
  • Physical address
  • Contact email or phone
  • Hours of operation
  • Custom branding and theme colors

Device and Technical Data

  • Push notification tokens (via Expo Notifications) to deliver real-time alerts
  • Calendar access — only used when you explicitly choose to add an event to your device calendar
  • Authentication tokens stored securely on-device using expo-secure-store
  • Basic device information needed to render the app correctly

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Avryq platform
  • Personalize your discover feed based on your location and preferences
  • Deliver real-time notifications about activity on your content and account
  • Enable direct messaging and community features
  • Verify your identity and protect account security
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:

With Other Users (by Design)

Public content you create — posts, events, comments, your profile, and public membership pages — is visible to other Avryq users. Private or hidden memberships limit visibility to approved members only.

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate Avryq. They process your data only on our behalf and under strict data processing agreements:

  • Cloudflare R2 — media storage
  • MongoDB Atlas — database hosting
  • Expo — push notification delivery

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Avryq, our users, or the public.

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance purposes.

Deleted posts, events, comments, and chat messages are removed from public view immediately and purged from our systems within 30 days.

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — update inaccurate or incomplete information from your profile settings
  • Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Location — revoke location access at any time in your device settings
  • Notifications — disable push notifications in your device settings or inside the app
  • Camera / Photo Library — revoke media access at any time in your device settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Avryq requires users to be at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete the account and associated data promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords, and on-device secure token storage. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through the app or via email for material changes. Your continued use of Avryq after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to our privacy team.

Privacy inquiries and data requests

contact@avryq.app