Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 15, 2025
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
SoMe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a social platform designed to foster meaningful, real-world connections through events and profile-based discovery. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency, security, and care.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use the SoMe mobile application, website, and associated services (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following categories:

a. Information You Provide to Us

Phone Number: Used for SMS-based authentication and account recovery.
Personal Profile Details: Includes your name, gender, date of birth, interests, and self-descriptions used to create your dating or social profile.
Photos and Media: Profile pictures and optional images uploaded for events, social activities, or messaging.
Event Participation Data: Records of events you’ve joined, bundles you’ve purchased, and your attendance history.
Merchant Information (for business accounts): Venue name, business address, owner information, uploaded documentation (e.g., licenses), and event-specific data.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Data: Includes device type, operating system version, IP address, browser type, crash logs, and interaction data.
Geolocation Data: If you grant permission, we collect approximate or precise location data to recommend relevant events and users nearby.
Interaction and Engagement Metrics: Includes likes, matches, messages, QR code redemptions, and event activity patterns.
Payment Metadata: Non-sensitive data related to purchases (e.g., payment method type, success/failure logs) processed through third-party providers like Stripe or Square.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To create and maintain user and merchant accounts
To enable event discovery, matching, and personalized content
To facilitate secure payments and QR code-based voucher redemptions
To send important account or service notifications
To analyze usage and engagement patterns to improve product features
To enforce our Terms of Use, prevent fraud, and maintain platform safety
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
To run promotions or product updates, only if you’ve opted in

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that significantly affect you without human review.

3. Sharing of Information
We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited scenarios:

With Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g., Firebase for backend infrastructure, Stripe or Square for payment processing, Twilio for SMS).
Legal Obligations: In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or exercise our legal rights.
Protection of Rights: To prevent fraud, misuse, or harm to our users or to protect the rights, safety, or property of SoMe or others.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction with notice and continued privacy safeguards.

We require all third parties to handle your data securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights and Choices
We empower users with control over their data. You have the right to:

Access: View your personal information and activity history.
Update or Correct: Edit profile data and settings at any time.
Delete: Permanently delete your account and associated data.
Withdraw Consent: Opt out of location sharing or promotional communication.
Restrict or Object to Processing (where applicable under GDPR).
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

You can manage most settings directly in the app, or contact our support team for assistance.

5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide you with an active and functional service
Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations
Protect our platform and users from fraud or abuse
Maintain platform history (e.g., messages, transactions) for user safety and auditability

If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your data unless longer retention is required for legal reasons.

6. Data Security
We employ advanced, industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Data Encryption: All data in transit and sensitive data at rest are encrypted.
Secure Authentication: SMS verification and session tokens protect your login.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data, based on the principle of least privilege.
Regular Monitoring: We monitor for vulnerabilities and respond to incidents swiftly.
Third-Party Audits: We rely on secure, SOC 2-compliant infrastructure providers.

Despite best efforts, no system is entirely immune to threats. We encourage users to report any suspicious activity.

7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred, processed, and stored in the U.S. or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data across borders in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy
The SoMe platform is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under this age threshold. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately and terminate any associated accounts.

9. Compliance with CCPA & GDPR
If you are a California resident or a user in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights:

California Residents (CCPA):

Right to Know What Personal Information We Collect
Right to Request Deletion
Right to Opt-Out of Sale (We do not sell personal data)
Right to Non-Discrimination for Exercising Rights

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

Lawful basis for processing includes your consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@somi-app.com with the subject line “Privacy Request”.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Notify you through the app or via email for significant changes

Your continued use of SoMe after updates means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact Us
We’re committed to transparency and are happy to answer any questions.
📧 Email: hello@somi-app.com
🌐 Website: https://www.socialwithsome.com
📍 Mailing Address: SOMI Social Corporation, 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808

Phone Number: Used for SMS-based authentication and account recovery.

Personal Profile Details: Includes your name, gender, date of birth, interests, and self-descriptions used to create your dating or social profile.

Photos and Media: Profile pictures and optional images uploaded for events, social activities, or messaging.

Event Participation Data: Records of events you’ve joined, bundles you’ve purchased, and your attendance history.

Merchant Information (for business accounts): Venue name, business address, owner information, uploaded documentation (e.g., licenses), and event-specific data.

​ b. Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Data: Includes device type, operating system version, IP address, browser type, crash logs, and interaction data.

Geolocation Data: If you grant permission, we collect approximate or precise location data to recommend relevant events and users nearby.

Interaction and Engagement Metrics: Includes likes, matches, messages, QR code redemptions, and event activity patterns.

Payment Metadata: Non-sensitive data related to purchases (e.g., payment method type, success/failure logs) processed through third-party providers like Stripe or Square.

​ 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To create and maintain user and merchant accounts

To enable event discovery, matching, and personalized content

To facilitate secure payments and QR code-based voucher redemptions

To send important account or service notifications

To analyze usage and engagement patterns to improve product features

To enforce our Terms of Use, prevent fraud, and maintain platform safety

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

To run promotions or product updates, only if you’ve opted in

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that significantly affect you without human review. ​ 3. Sharing of Information We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited scenarios:

With Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g., Firebase for backend infrastructure, Stripe or Square for payment processing, Twilio for SMS).

Legal Obligations: In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or exercise our legal rights.

Protection of Rights: To prevent fraud, misuse, or harm to our users or to protect the rights, safety, or property of SoMe or others.

Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction with notice and continued privacy safeguards.

We require all third parties to handle your data securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. ​ 4. Your Rights and Choices We empower users with control over their data. You have the right to:

Access: View your personal information and activity history.

Update or Correct: Edit profile data and settings at any time.

Delete: Permanently delete your account and associated data.

Withdraw Consent: Opt out of location sharing or promotional communication.

Restrict or Object to Processing (where applicable under GDPR).

Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

You can manage most settings directly in the app, or contact our support team for assistance. ​ 5. Data Retention We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide you with an active and functional service

Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations

Protect our platform and users from fraud or abuse

Maintain platform history (e.g., messages, transactions) for user safety and auditability

If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your data unless longer retention is required for legal reasons. ​ 6. Data Security We employ advanced, industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Data Encryption: All data in transit and sensitive data at rest are encrypted.

Secure Authentication: SMS verification and session tokens protect your login.

Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data, based on the principle of least privilege.

Regular Monitoring: We monitor for vulnerabilities and respond to incidents swiftly.

Third-Party Audits: We rely on secure, SOC 2-compliant infrastructure providers.

Right to Know What Personal Information We Collect

Right to Request Deletion

Right to Opt-Out of Sale (We do not sell personal data)

Right to Non-Discrimination for Exercising Rights

​

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

Lawful basis for processing includes your consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests

Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@somi-app.com with the subject line “Privacy Request”. ​ 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top

Notify you through the app or via email for significant changes

b. Information Collected Automatically

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that significantly affect you without human review.

3. Sharing of Information
We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited scenarios:

We require all third parties to handle your data securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights and Choices
We empower users with control over their data. You have the right to:

You can manage most settings directly in the app, or contact our support team for assistance.

5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your data unless longer retention is required for legal reasons.

6. Data Security
We employ advanced, industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@somi-app.com with the subject line “Privacy Request”.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will: