Privacy Policy

Your privacy

yapped exists to help people discover great places, events and experiences. We believe your personal information deserves the same care we put into our recommendations.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using yapped, our website or our mobile applications, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

yapped is a local discovery platform that helps people find venues, events, offers and experiences.

Throughout this policy, "yapped", "we", "our" and "us" refer to the company operating the yapped platform.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at: privacy@getyapped.com

Information we collect

We only collect information that helps us operate and improve yapped.

Depending on how you use the platform, this may include:

Account information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• your name
• email address
• profile photo (if provided)
• password (stored securely using encrypted authentication)

Profile information

You may choose to provide information such as:

• display name
• favourite places
• saved venues
• interests
• city or preferred location

This information is optional unless otherwise stated.

Location information

With your permission, yapped may access your device location to:

• show nearby venues
• recommend events
• surface nearby offers
• improve local recommendations

Location permissions can be changed at any time in your device settings.

yapped does not continuously track your location in the background unless you explicitly enable a feature that requires it.

Device information

We may automatically collect information such as:

• device model
• operating system
• browser type
• IP address
• language settings
• app version
• crash reports

This helps us improve performance and diagnose issues.

Usage information

We may collect information about how you use yapped, including:

• venues viewed
• searches performed
• pages visited
• offers opened
• features used
• time spent using the app

We use this to improve the product and understand what users find useful.

Check-ins and activity

If you choose to check in to a venue or interact with content, we may store:

• venue visited
• date and time
• interactions you choose to make

Only information required for the feature is collected.

Offer redemptions

When you redeem an offer through yapped we record:

• which offer was redeemed
• when it was redeemed
• which venue honoured it

Participating venues may receive confirmation that an offer has been redeemed so they can validate it.

We only share the information necessary to facilitate the redemption.

Communications

If you contact us, complete a form or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:

• your name
• email address
• message contents

We use this only to respond to you or provide requested updates.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• operate yapped
• create and manage your account
• personalise recommendations
• show relevant venues and events
• enable offer redemption
• improve our editorial content
• send requested newsletters or updates
• provide customer support
• detect fraud or abuse
• improve security
• comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing your information

We only share information when necessary.

This may include:

Service providers

Trusted providers who help us operate yapped, including cloud hosting, analytics, authentication, email delivery and customer support.

Venue partners

If you redeem an offer or interact with a participating venue, we may share limited information necessary to fulfil that service.

Legal obligations

We may disclose information where required by law or where necessary to:

• comply with legal requests
• protect our users
• investigate fraud
• protect yapped's rights

Analytics and third-party services

yapped may use trusted third-party services to help improve the platform, including services for:

• analytics
• performance monitoring
• crash reporting
• authentication
• cloud hosting
• push notifications
• customer support

These providers process information only for the services they provide to us.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• remember preferences
• improve performance
• understand website usage
• keep you signed in

Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies.

Marketing communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we may occasionally send information about:

• new features
• editorial content
• events
• offers
• product updates

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• provide our services
• meet legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• improve the platform

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Keeping your information secure

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from:

• unauthorised access
• misuse
• loss
• alteration
• disclosure

While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to protect your information.

International transfers

yapped may use trusted service providers located in countries outside your own.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information continues to receive an appropriate level of protection.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• access your personal information
• correct inaccurate information
• request deletion of your information
• withdraw consent
• object to certain processing
• request a copy of your information where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@getyapped.com

Children's privacy

yapped is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as yapped grows and our services evolve.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify users through the app or website.

UAE privacy

For users in the United Arab Emirates, yapped aims to process personal information in accordance with applicable UAE privacy legislation, including the UAE Federal Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), where applicable.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

yapped
Email: privacy@getyapped.com
Website: https://getyapped.com

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Last updated: August 2026

Your privacy

yapped exists to help people discover great places, events and experiences. We believe your personal information deserves the same care we put into our recommendations.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using yapped, our website or our mobile applications, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

yapped is a local discovery platform that helps people find venues, events, offers and experiences.

Throughout this policy, "yapped", "we", "our" and "us" refer to the company operating the yapped platform.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
privacy@getyapped.com

Information we collect

We only collect information that helps us operate and improve yapped.

Depending on how you use the platform, this may include:

Account information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• your name
• email address
• profile photo (if provided)
• password (stored securely using encrypted authentication)

Profile information

You may choose to provide information such as:

• display name
• favourite places
• saved venues
• interests
• city or preferred location

This information is optional unless otherwise stated.

Location information

With your permission, yapped may access your device location to:

• show nearby venues
• recommend events
• surface nearby offers
• improve local recommendations

Location permissions can be changed at any time in your device settings.

yapped does not continuously track your location in the background unless you explicitly enable a feature that requires it.

Device information

We may automatically collect information such as:

• device model
• operating system
• browser type
• IP address
• language settings
• app version
• crash reports

This helps us improve performance and diagnose issues.

Usage information

We may collect information about how you use yapped, including:

• venues viewed
• searches performed
• pages visited
• offers opened
• features used
• time spent using the app

We use this to improve the product and understand what users find useful.

Check-ins and activity

If you choose to check in to a venue or interact with content, we may store:

• venue visited
• date and time
• interactions you choose to make

Only information required for the feature is collected.

Offer redemptions

When you redeem an offer through yapped we record:

• which offer was redeemed
• when it was redeemed
• which venue honoured it

Participating venues may receive confirmation that an offer has been redeemed so they can validate it.

We only share the information necessary to facilitate the redemption.

Communications

If you contact us, complete a form or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:

• your name
• email address
• message contents

We use this only to respond to you or provide requested updates.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• operate yapped
• create and manage your account
• personalise recommendations
• show relevant venues and events
• enable offer redemption
• improve our editorial content
• send requested newsletters or updates
• provide customer support
• detect fraud or abuse
• improve security
• comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing your information

We only share information when necessary.

This may include:

Service providers

Trusted providers who help us operate yapped, including cloud hosting, analytics, authentication, email delivery and customer support.

Venue partners

If you redeem an offer or interact with a participating venue, we may share limited information necessary to fulfil that service.

Legal obligations

We may disclose information where required by law or where necessary to:

• comply with legal requests
• protect our users
• investigate fraud
• protect yapped's rights

Analytics and third-party services

yapped may use trusted third-party services to help improve the platform, including services for:

• analytics
• performance monitoring
• crash reporting
• authentication
• cloud hosting
• push notifications
• customer support

These providers process information only for the services they provide to us.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• remember preferences
• improve performance
• understand website usage
• keep you signed in

Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies.

Marketing communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we may occasionally send information about:

• new features
• editorial content
• events
• offers
• product updates

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• provide our services
• meet legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• improve the platform

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Keeping your information secure

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from:

• unauthorised access
• misuse
• loss
• alteration
• disclosure

While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to protect your information.

International transfers

yapped may use trusted service providers located in countries outside your own.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information continues to receive an appropriate level of protection.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• access your personal information
• correct inaccurate information
• request deletion of your information
• withdraw consent
• object to certain processing
• request a copy of your information where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@getyapped.com

Children's privacy

yapped is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as yapped grows and our services evolve.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify users through the app or website.

UAE privacy

For users in the United Arab Emirates, yapped aims to process personal information in accordance with applicable UAE privacy legislation, including the UAE Federal Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), where applicable.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

yapped
Email: privacy@getyapped.com
Website: https://getyapped.com

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Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

yapped
Email: privacy@getyapped.com
Website: https://getyapped.com