Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Netly respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you use the Netly app, website, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
By using Netly, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Platform is also subject to our Terms of Use.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use Netly, you may provide information such as your name, email address, profile photo, job title, school, interests, skills, messages, and event participation details. You choose what to share and are responsible for the accuracy of your information.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use Netly, we may collect certain information automatically, including device type, app version, IP address, approximate location, usage activity, and diagnostic data. This helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.
Location Information
With your permission, Netly may collect approximate or precise location information to show nearby people and events. You can change or disable location access at any time through your device settings, though some features may be limited.
Camera and Media Access
If you upload photos or use verification features, Netly may access your camera or photo library only with your permission. Media you upload may be visible to other users depending on your settings.
Payments
If you purchase tickets for paid events or Hosts receive payouts, payments may be processed by third-party providers (such as Stripe or Apple). Netly does not store full payment card details on our servers.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure performance, and improve the Platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate and improve Netly, provide networking and event features, personalize matches and recommendations, enable messaging and connections, process payments through third-party providers, prevent fraud and abuse, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Networking, Events, and User Interactions
Information you choose to share through your profile, messages, groups, or events may be visible to other users. Netly does not control how users handle information shared during interactions or events and is not responsible for actions taken by other users.
How We Share Information
With Other Users
Your profile information, event participation, and messages are shared according to your privacy settings and how you use the Platform.
With Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers that help us operate Netly, such as payment processors, verification services, hosting providers, customer support, and analytics tools. These providers are only permitted to use information as necessary to perform services for Netly.
Legal Requirements and Safety
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Netly and its users.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Services
Netly may link to or integrate third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party services. Your use of those services is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request account deletion, subject to applicable laws and required retention.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You acknowledge and accept this risk when using Netly.
Your Choices and Controls
- Update or correct your profile information
- Manage privacy and notification settings
- Control device permissions (such as location and camera) through your device settings
- Request account deletion (subject to legal retention)
Children’s Privacy
Netly is intended only for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information. Netly does not sell personal information.
International Users
If you access Netly from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States and other locations where we or our service providers operate.
Apple App Store Notice
If you use Netly through the Apple App Store, Apple is not responsible for Netly’s data practices. Apple is a third party beneficiary of this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the Effective Date above. Continued use of Netly after changes means you accept the updated policy.