Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 7, 2025
💚 Your privacy matters to us. We're committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Go Gatho! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you use our event planning platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services:
Account Information
Name, email address, password (encrypted), profile picture, and phone number (optional)
Event Information
Event details, dates, locations, descriptions, photos, and any custom fields you create
Guest Information
Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of event guests you add to your events
RSVP Data
Attendance status, guest counts, dietary restrictions, messages, and responses to custom questions
Technical Data
IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns to improve our service
3. How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account and events
- Send event invitations and notifications to guests
- Facilitate communication between event hosts and guests
- Process RSVPs and manage guest lists
- Send event reminders and updates
- Improve our services, features, and user experience
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and limit data sharing to these specific situations:
With Event Participants
Your name and basic profile information are visible to other guests attending the same events. This helps facilitate social connections at gatherings.
With Event Hosts
Event hosts can see guest information, RSVP status, responses, and any messages related to their events.
With Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party partners for hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
✓ We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Guest Privacy & Consent
When you add guests to your events, you confirm that you have appropriate consent to share their contact information with us for event-related communications. Guests can opt-out of communications or request removal from your event at any time by contacting us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can delete your account at any time from your account settings, which will remove your personal data from our active systems. Some information may be retained in backup systems for legal, security, or operational purposes for a limited time.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access & Correction: View and update your personal information in your account settings
- Data Export: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data at any time
- Communication Preferences: Opt-out of marketing emails while maintaining essential event notifications
- Guest Removal: Request removal of your information from events you didn't create
- Object to Processing: Object to certain uses of your data
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our service.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption (SSL/TLS), secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Go Gatho is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we might have information from a child under 13, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a notification on our homepage or via email). Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: