Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use Orange Walrus. By using Orange Walrus, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of Orange Walrus.

Information you provide to us: When you create an account, submit events, or report issues, you may provide information such as your email address, name, and the content of your submissions. Account creation is optional.

Information we collect automatically: When you use Orange Walrus, we automatically collect basic usage and device information. We use analytics to understand how people use the site.

Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Information from other sources: We also collect event information from public sources and partners to build and update listings.

3. Event Submission Data

When you submit event information to Orange Walrus, that information becomes part of our public event database and will be displayed to other users. Event submissions typically include venue names, event times, descriptions, and other event details.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain Orange Walrus, including displaying events and processing your submissions
• To improve and optimize our services, including understanding how users interact with our platform
• To communicate with you about your account or respond to inquiries
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and violations of our Terms of Service

5. How We Share Information

We share information in the following circumstances:

Service providers: We work with third-party service providers who help us operate Orange Walrus. These providers have access to information only as necessary to perform their functions.

Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business transfers: If Orange Walrus is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Public display: Event information you submit is displayed publicly on Orange Walrus and is accessible to all users.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Orange Walrus uses cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of Orange Walrus may not function properly without cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes.

8. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Your Choices

You have several choices regarding your information:

• Account information: You can access, update, or delete your account information through your account settings.
• Email communications: You can opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. We may still send you service-related communications.
• Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Event submissions: If you want an event removed or corrected, you can use our event reporting feature to flag it for review.

10. International Users

Orange Walrus is based in the United States and our services are hosted in the United States. If you access Orange Walrus from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using Orange Walrus, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and to its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if appropriate, by other means such as email notification.

Your continued use of Orange Walrus after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@orangewalrus.com.