Privacy Policy for Peers

1. Information We Collect

We collect information when you create an account or sign in to Peers:

Social Sign-In (Google & Apple)

When you sign in using Google or Apple, we may collect:

• Full name: Your name from your Google/Apple account
• Email address: Your email (or private relay email for Apple)
• Profile picture: Your account profile image (if available)
• Account ID: Unique identifier from Google/Apple

What we do NOT access:

• Your password
• Other sensitive account data
• Contacts or personal files
• Any data beyond basic profile information

Email Sign-Up

When you create an account with email, we collect:

• Name: The name you provide
• Email address: Your email for account access
• Password: Securely hashed and stored (we never store plain text passwords)

Guest Users

When you continue as a guest:

• Temporary account: Created with a randomly generated email
• Limited data: Only basic information needed for event participation
• Automatic cleanup: Guest accounts may be removed after events conclude

2. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously. Your information is stored securely and only accessible by authorized personnel. We use industry-standard measures to protect it against unauthorized access or disclosure.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on Peers.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication Cookies: Used to keep you logged in (next-auth.session-token, next-auth.csrf-token)
• Session Management: Maintain your session state and user preferences
• Security Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site:

• Vercel Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics that collect anonymized usage data
• Vercel Speed Insights: Performance monitoring to improve site speed

What Vercel Analytics Collects

Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and GDPR-compliant. It collects:

• Page views: Which pages you visit on our site
• Referrer information: Where you came from (e.g., search engine, social media)
• Device type: Whether you're on mobile, tablet, or desktop
• Browser type: Which browser you're using (Chrome, Safari, etc.)
• Geographic location: Country/region only (not precise location)
• Session duration: How long you spend on the site

What Vercel Analytics Does NOT Collect:

• Personal identifiable information (PII)
• IP addresses (anonymized immediately)
• Cookies or persistent identifiers
• Cross-site tracking data

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie usage through:

• Cookie Banner: Accept or decline optional cookies when you first visit
• Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies through your browser preferences
• Opt-Out: Contact us to opt out of analytics tracking

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Peers, such as logging in or voting.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise your rights, please contact us at lars@peersevent.com.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to operate Peers or comply with legal obligations. You may request full deletion of your data at any time.

6. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, contact us at:
lars@peersevent.com