Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

CreatorsInTown ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from X/Twitter

When you sign in with X/Twitter, we collect:

  • Your X/Twitter username and user ID
  • Display name
  • Profile picture (avatar)
  • Bio/description
  • Follower count and following count
  • Location (if provided in your X profile)

2.2 Information You Provide

You may provide:

  • CreatorsInTown username (chosen during onboarding)
  • Travel itineraries (city, dates, visibility preference)
  • Profile tags/niches
  • Location (geocoded to city/country)
  • Health & testing preferences (optional)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your profile and travel plans to other users
  • Enable discovery features (matching creators by city)
  • Improve the Service and user experience
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

  • CreatorsInTown username
  • Display name
  • Avatar
  • Bio
  • Location (city/country)
  • Profile tags
  • Public travel itineraries
  • X/Twitter handle and follower count

4.2 Authenticated-Only Information

Health & testing preferences are only visible to logged-in users.

4.3 Private Information

Private itineraries are only visible to you.

4.4 Third Parties

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

  • X/Twitter: For authentication (OAuth)
  • Google Maps: For geocoding locations (API)
  • Hosting providers: For infrastructure (Render, AWS)
  • Analytics services: For usage statistics (if implemented)

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information via your profile
  • Deletion: Request account deletion
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us via X/Twitter or the platform.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for data in transit
  • Secure authentication via X/Twitter OAuth
  • Regular security updates

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to maintain your login state. We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Service. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

CreatorsInTown is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us via X/Twitter or through the platform.