Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
Version: 1.1
Introduction
At Maltavents, protecting our users' privacy is our top priority. This policy transparently explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected.
Collected Information
Account Information
- First and last name
- Email address
- Password (stored encrypted)
Google Sign-In
- Basic profile information from your Google account
- Name and email address
Usage Information
- Favorite places and liked events
- Notification preferences
- Language preferences
- Location information (only with your permission)
Device Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account
- Provide personalized event and venue recommendations
- Send notifications (with your permission)
- Improve app performance
- Ensure account security
Information Sharing
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Sign-In | Authentication |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic and usage analytics |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising and monetization |
| OneSignal | Push notifications |
| Firebase | Data management |
Advertising & Cookies (EEA/UK)
We use Google AdSense to show ads on Maltavents. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
Visitors in the European Economic Area and the UK will see a consent message before personalized ads or analytics cookies are used. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. If you reject, we may still show non-personalized ads.
You can learn more about how Google uses data in advertising at Google Advertising Policies, and manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.
Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We reserve the right to anonymize data and analyze it in aggregate form in a way that does not reveal your personal identity.
Example: We may create general statistics such as "40% of users prefer venue X". These data may be used anonymously in commercial reports or marketing materials.
â ī¸ Important: We never sell your personal information (name, email, phone, etc.) to third parties.
Legal Requirements
We may share your information when necessary to comply with our legal obligations or to protect our rights.
Data Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Information | Until you delete your account |
| Usage Data | 24 months |
| Communication Records | 12 months |
đī¸ Note: When you delete your account, all your personal information is permanently deleted within 30 days.
Data Security
Measures we use to protect your information:
- đ Secure data transmission with SSL/TLS encryption
- đĄī¸ Secure password storage (hashed)
- đ Regular security updates
- đĢ Limited access controls
Your Rights
Rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| đ Access | Request access to your personal information |
| âī¸ Rectification | Request correction of inaccurate information |
| đī¸ Erasure | Delete your account and all your data |
| đĢ Objection | Object to data processing activities |
| âŠī¸ Withdraw Consent | Withdraw previously given consents |
To exercise your rights: You can use the "Settings" section in the app or contact us.
Notification Preferences
Notifications you can control from app settings:
- âī¸ General notifications
- đš Happy hour notifications
- đ Special date notifications
- â Favorite venue updates
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under the age of 18.
GDPR and KVKK Compliance
We ensure full compliance with data protection laws for our users in the EU and Turkey. Your personal data is processed within the framework of your legal rights.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification and email.
Contact
For questions about our privacy policy:
Consent
By using Maltavents services, you declare that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
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