Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Last updated: February 2025
Confero is a product developed and maintained by Aetherius.

1. Introduction
‍This Privacy Policy explains how Aetherius (“we”, “us”, “our”), as the operator of Confero, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile app or web platform (“Service”). By using Confero, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

‍2. Who We Are
‍Confero is a conference and event engagement platform developed and operated by: Aetherius
Email: confero-app@gmail.com
Website: https://www.confero-app.com
‍Aetherius acts as the Data Processor for attendee data on behalf of event organizers, who serve as the Data Controllers.

‍3. Data We Collect
‍We collect personal data necessary to provide the Service, including:

‍3.1. Data You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Profile photo (optional)
- Company, job title, bio (optional)
- Networking interests (optional)
- Messages and chat interactions
- Feedback and survey responses

‍3.2. Data Provided by Event Organizers
Event organizers may provide:
- Your name and email for login
- Registration status
- Ticket type
- Assigned sessions or permissions

This data is required for you to access the event inside Confero.

‍3.3. Automatically Collected Data
- Device type
- App version
I- P address
- Browser type
- Usage statistics and event analytics
- Interaction data (e.g., sessions viewed, messages sent, features used)

‍3.4. Optional Data
‍Only if you choose to share:
- Interest tags
- Social links
- Uploaded images or files
We never request or process sensitive data unless explicitly required by the event organizer (and always with additional consent).

‍4. How We Use Your Data
‍We use your information to:
- Provide access to your event
- Enable networking features (profiles, messages)
- Personalize your experience
- Deliver push notifications and updates
- Provide event analytics to organizers (aggregated whenever possible)
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent abuse

We do not sell your data.

‍5. Sharing Your Information
‍We may share data only with:

‍5.1. Event Organizers
‍Organizers have access to:
Attendee lists
Message analytics (not private messages)
Engagement statistics
Profile information you choose to display
Private messages between attendees are never shared with organizers.

‍5.2. Service Providers
‍To operate the platform, we use third-party processors:
- Supabase (database & authentication)
- Firebase (push notifications, analytics)
- Hosting and CDN providers
- Email delivery services
These providers process data only as necessary to support the Service.

‍5.3. Legal Requirements
‍We may disclose data if required to comply with applicable law or a valid legal request.

‍6. How Long We Keep Your Data
‍We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
- Operate the event
- Provide post-event access (if applicable)
-Comply with legal obligations
Typically, profile and usage data is anonymized or deleted within 6–12 months after the event unless the organizer requests otherwise. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10).

‍7. Security
‍We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures, including:
- Encrypted databases
- Access controls
- Secure authentication
- Regular audits
- Minimization of stored data
No security system is perfect, but we continuously work to protect your information.

‍8. Children’s Privacy
‍Confero does not target minors, but attendees are allowed to use the app if the event permits it and if they have the legal capacity to participate. We do not knowingly collect data from users unable to consent legally.
Event organizers are responsible for defining attendee eligibility.

‍9. Your Rights (GDPR & Global Privacy Laws)
‍Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Export your data
- Object to certain processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at: 📧 confero-app@gmail.com
‍We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

‍10. International Data Transfers
‍Data may be stored or processed in: EU, US, and Other regions where our service providers operate
All transfers are protected by GDPR-compliant agreements and safeguards.

‍11. Third-Party Links
‍Confero may display links to external content (speaker websites, sponsors).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

‍12. Updates to This Policy
‍We may update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary.
When changes are significant, we will notify event organizers, who will inform attendees. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

‍13. Contact Us
‍If you have any questions or privacy concerns, you can reach us at: Aetherius
Email: confero-app@gmail.com
Website: https://www.confero-app.com