Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Account type (user or bar owner)

Bar Owner Information

If you register as a bar owner, we additionally collect:

• Business name and address
• Business contact information
• Photos of your establishment
• Operating hours and amenities

Automatically Collected Information

When you use MyBar, we automatically collect:

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages visited, search queries, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your reviews
• Send important updates and notifications
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Communications

We may send you:

• Transactional emails: Account verification, password resets, booking confirmations
• Service updates: Changes to our terms, policies, or features
• Marketing communications: New features, promotions, and recommendations (with your consent)

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings or by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Business partners: With your consent, for joint promotions or offers
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Other users: Your public profile, reviews, and ratings are visible to others

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how our platform is used
• Deliver relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the settings in your account.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for:

• Legal compliance (up to 7 years for financial records)
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention

Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

MyBar is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

MyBar is based in Albania. If you access our services from outside Albania, your information may be transferred to and processed in Albania. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for material changes

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: