Plain English summary: We collect only what we need to run our apps. We do not sell your personal data. Ever. You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing support@kibuglobal.com.
KIBU Global Ventures LLC ("KIBU," "we," "us," or "our") is a veteran-owned limited liability company registered in the State of Oklahoma, USA. We operate the following products and services:
This Privacy Policy applies to all of the above. By using any KIBU product, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.
For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, KIBU Global Ventures LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our representative contact for GDPR purposes is: support@kibuglobal.com
| Data Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name, email address | Google Sign-In (OAuth) | Account creation, authentication |
| Profile photo | Google account (optional) | Display in app UI |
| Contact form submissions | kibuglobal.com contact form | Customer support, inquiries |
| Payment information | Stripe (TransitionCommand) | Purchase processing — we never see raw card data |
| Data Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device GPS coordinates | Browser geolocation API (Going Out) | Show nearby events and calculate distances — never stored server-side |
| Saved events list | User interaction (Going Out) | Sync saved events across devices via Firestore |
| App usage data | Firebase Analytics (optional) | Understand feature usage to improve products |
| IP address, browser type | Server logs / Cloudflare | Security, abuse prevention, CDN routing |
We use the data we collect for the following purposes, each grounded in a lawful basis under GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Providing and operating our apps | Contract performance |
| Processing TransitionCommand purchases | Contract performance |
| Authenticating your account via Google Sign-In | Contract performance |
| Syncing your saved events across devices | Contract performance |
| Responding to support and contact form inquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Improving our products through usage analytics | Legitimate interests |
| Displaying location-relevant event results | Consent (you grant GPS permission) |
| Serving relevant advertisements (Going Out) | Consent (AdSense consent banner) |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We use the following third-party services to operate our products. Each has their own privacy policy:
Used for Google Sign-In authentication and storing saved events data. Firebase is operated by Google LLC. Data is stored in the europe-west3 (Frankfurt) region. Firebase Privacy Policy →
Used in Going Out to display maps and provide directions. When you use the map screen, your approximate location is shared with Google Maps API to render the map. Google Privacy Policy →
Used to process one-time payments for TransitionCommand. KIBU never receives or stores your raw payment card data — all financial information is handled directly by Stripe's PCI-DSS compliant systems. Stripe Privacy Policy →
Our websites and apps are hosted and delivered via Cloudflare's global CDN. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and request metadata for security and performance purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy →
Used to process contact form submissions on kibuglobal.com. When you submit a contact form, your name, email, and message are transmitted to Formspree and forwarded to our support email. Formspree Privacy Policy →
Going Out is a free app supported by advertising. Google AdSense may set cookies and collect data about your browsing behavior to serve relevant ads. You will be presented with a consent banner on first use in compliance with GDPR. Google Ads Privacy →
Going Out fetches publicly available photos and descriptions from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons to display alongside event listings. No personal data is sent to Wikimedia in this process.
We use the following types of cookies and local storage:
| Type | Purpose | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (localStorage) | Storing your base location preference and app settings | No — required for app function |
| Authentication (Firebase) | Keeping you signed in | No — required to use account features |
| Analytics (Firebase Analytics) | Understanding how features are used | Yes — email us to opt out |
| Advertising (Google AdSense) | Serving relevant ads in Going Out | Yes — consent banner on first visit |
We do not use cross-site tracking cookies or share cookie data with advertisers beyond what Google AdSense requires for ad delivery.
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise any of these rights, email support@kibuglobal.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will respond within 30 days. EU/EEA residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. To submit a CCPA request, email support@kibuglobal.com.
Our products are not directed at children under the age of 13, or under 16 in the European Union. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at support@kibuglobal.com and we will delete it promptly.
KIBU Global Ventures LLC is based in the United States. Our Firebase data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt, europe-west3). Some service providers (Stripe, Formspree, Cloudflare) process data in the United States and other countries.
For users in the EU/EEA, transfers to the United States are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required under GDPR. Our third-party providers (Google, Stripe, Cloudflare) maintain EU-US data transfer compliance under their respective frameworks.
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
No system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including within 72 hours under GDPR.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or in-app notification. Your continued use of KIBU products after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions, data rights requests, or concerns:
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days and data rights requests within 30 days.