This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Townese, operated by Townese LLC, a Washington state limited liability company. By using Townese, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Full name
Email address
Street address (for residency verification)
Profile photo
Password (stored in encrypted form via Supabase Auth; we never see it in plain text)
Event listings you post (title, description, location, date/time, category)
Information generated by your use:
RSVP records (which events you've indicated you plan to attend or attended)
Event flags you submit (visible only to Townese administrators)
Attendance confirmations
Information we do not collect:
Payment information (Townese is free; no transactions occur)
Location data beyond what you provide in your profile
Biometric data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Verify your Mercer Island residency before activating your account
Display your name and photo to other verified residents on the platform
Enable you to post, discover, and RSVP to community events
Allow Townese administrators to moderate content and verify new accounts
Communicate with you about your account or platform updates
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for advertising. Townese is ad-free.
4. What Other Users Can See
Visible to all verified residents:
Your full name
Your profile photo
Events you post (including your name as host)
Visible only to you:
Your email address
Your street address
Your RSVP history
Visible only to Townese administrators:
Your street address
Any flags you have submitted
Your account status
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a hosted PostgreSQL database platform with industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. Profile photos are stored in Supabase Storage.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no system is perfectly secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will permanently delete your profile, photo, event listings, and associated data within 48 hours of receiving your request.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information (email changes can be made in your profile settings; address changes can be requested by emailing katie@townese.org)
Delete your account and all associated data by emailing katie@townese.org with the subject line "Account Deletion Request." We will confirm deletion within 48 hours.
Object to any processing of your data by contacting us directly
Washington residents may have additional rights under applicable state privacy law.
8. Children's Privacy
Townese is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has created an account, we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. The effective date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Townese LLC katie@townese.org Mercer Island, Washington