Privacy policy - sett

sett (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Sett application (the “App”). Effective date: April 16, 2026.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The sett mobile and web application
  • Related services and support channels

2. Personal data we collect

We only collect data that is necessary to provide and improve the App.

a. Account and profile data

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • City
  • Profile image (optional)
  • Account creation date
Authentication credentials are handled securely via our authentication provider and are not directly accessible to us.

b. Activity data

  • Activity title, type, and intensity
  • Date, time, and duration
  • Notes and participant limits
  • Participation status
  • Visibility settings (public, friends-only, private)
  • Invitations and participant lists

c. Social data

  • Friend requests and connections
  • Invitations and accepted relationships

d. Location data

Sett only processes location data that you manually select when creating or joining an activity.

  • Location names and coordinates
  • Optional device location (only when you explicitly choose to use it)
Sett does not continuously track your real-time location.

e. Notification data

  • Email address for notifications
  • Push notification subscription data
  • Notification preferences

f. Technical data

  • Device and browser information
  • Log data and error reports

3. How we use your data

To create and secure user accounts. To show profiles, friendships, shared links, and user-generated activity content. To let users create, find, join, leave, and manage activities. To apply activity visibility rules such as public, friends-only, or selected-friends access. To send transactional emails and optional push notifications tied to app activity. To support PWA installation, offline caching,

3. How we use your data

To create and secure user accounts. To show profiles, friendships, shared links, and user-generated activity content. To let users create, find, join, leave, and manage activities. To apply activity visibility rules such as public, friends-only, or selected-friends access. To send transactional emails and optional push notifications tied to app activity. To support PWA installation, offline caching, and service-worker updates. To detect bugs, monitor abuse, and maintain service security and availability. To answer support, legal, and privacy requests.

4. No tracking or advertising

Sett:

  • Does not use personal data for advertising
  • Does not sell personal data
  • Does not track users across third-party apps or websites

5. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Contract performance – to provide the App
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and secure the service
  • Consent – for optional features (notifications, location access)
  • Legal obligations – where applicable

6. How data is shared

a. With other users

  • Public: visible to all registered users
  • Friends-only: visible to accepted friends
  • Private: visible only to selected users
You are responsible for the information you choose to share.

b. With service providers

We use trusted third-party providers to operate the App:

  • Supabase (authentication and database)
  • Squarespace (hosting and backend services)
  • Resend (email delivery)
  • Progressier (push notifications and PWA support)
  • Leaflet (maps and geolocation)
These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate contractual safeguards.

c. For legal reasons

We may disclose data if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our terms
  • Protect users or the public

7. International data transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data:

  • For as long as your account is active
  • As necessary to provide the service
  • As required to comply with legal obligations
When you delete your account:
  • Your personal data is deleted without undue delay
  • Backup copies may persist temporarily before permanent deletion

9. Your rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Requests can be sent to: info@joinsett.com

10. Notifications and location permissions

  • UNotifications are optional and require your consent
  • Notifications are optional and require your consent
  • Location access is optional and only used when selected

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure connections (HTTPS)
  • Access controls
  • Authentication safeguards

12. Content visibility and responsibility

Sett allows users to share activities and profile information.

  • Content is only accessible to registered users
  • Content is not publicly accessible outside the App
  • Users can report inappropriate content via email
We may remove content or restrict accounts to maintain a safe environment

13. Content visibility and responsibility

Sett is not intended for individuals below the legal age required to consent to digital services in their jurisdiction.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available within the App.

15. Contact

  • Privacy-related inquiries: info@joinsett.com
  • Support: info@joinsett.com