Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 5, 2026    Effective Date: January 30, 2026

App: The World of O (available on Google Play as "apptwofo" and on the Apple App Store)

Developer / Company: marsiecom

Address: Ernest Claesstraat 11, 8020 Oostkamp, Belgium

Contact: info@theworldofo.com

Website: https://www.theworldofo.com

This Privacy Policy explains how The World of O ("we," "our," "us"), developed and operated by marsiecom, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website (www.theworldofo.com) and mobile application (apptwofo).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information (Required)

Email address, password (encrypted), name, gender identity (LGBTQ+ inclusive), sexual orientation, profile photograph, account type (single or couple).

1.2 Optional Information

Phone number, interests/hobbies (tag-based, max 10), custom gender/orientation descriptions.

1.3 Automatically Collected

Registration: IP address, timestamp, browser info. Event participation: GPS location (encrypted, during events only), location accuracy. Gameplay: codename, karma score, challenges, ratings (kiss/slap). Email tracking, referral system data.

1.4 Payment Information

Processed via Stripe and in-app purchase systems (Google Play Billing, Apple App Store). We do NOT store credit card numbers. We store: order ID, amount, status, buyer email.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service provision (account, tickets, events, GPS gameplay, matching), communication (verification, confirmations, reminders, newsletter), safety & moderation, analytics & improvement, legal compliance.

3. Information Sharing

During Events (Visible to Nearby Players)

Event-specific codename, player type, general proximity (not exact location), karma score (current event only).

Never Shared

Your email, phone number, exact GPS coordinates, personal messages, full name.

Third-Party Services

Stripe (payments), Google Play (in-app purchases), Apple App Store (in-app purchases), email provider, hosting provider. We NEVER sell your data, share location outside events, or use data for unrelated marketing.

4. Data Storage & Security

GPS encrypted (AES-256), passwords bcrypt hashed, HTTPS/TLS for all communications. Data retention: account info until deletion; GPS deleted within 48 hours after event; email logs 90 days; payment records 7 years (legal requirement). Breach notification within 72 hours.

5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to: Access (copy of your data, JSON format), Rectification (update profile), Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"), Portability (export data), Object (opt out of marketing, disable GPS), Restrict Processing. We respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Essential (session, auth), functional (referral tracking, language), analytics (email opens, link clicks). Third-party: Stripe, hosting. You can manage cookies in your browser.

7. Email Communications

Transactional (cannot opt out): verification, confirmations, reminders, security alerts. Marketing (can opt out): event announcements, newsletter, referral notifications. Unsubscribe links in every email.

8. Location Data

GPS collected only during active event participation. Used to show nearby players (within radius), facilitate challenges, verify check-ins. Encrypted, rounded to 5 decimal places, deleted within 48 hours after event. You can disable GPS anytime during event.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we discover a minor has registered, account and data will be deleted immediately. Contact info@theworldofo.com if you believe a minor is using our service.

10. International Data Transfers

Servers in Europe. Data from outside Europe transferred with standard contractual clauses. Protected under GDPR standards.

11. Face Verification

Profile photos analyzed for: face detection, face count (couples), proximity verification. Photos stored securely, accessible only to admins. Manual review by staff. Not used for facial recognition beyond verification.

12. Referral & Social Sharing

Unique referral code per user. We track social share clicks. Referred users are notified who referred them. You cannot see referred users' personal information beyond name/status.

13. Data Security Measures

HTTPS/TLS, database encryption, security audits, backups, DDoS protection, access controls, staff training, incident response plan.

14. Data Processors

Stripe (payments, USA), Google Play Services (in-app purchases), Apple App Store (in-app purchases), Hosting (Europe), Email Service (Europe). All GDPR-compliant with data processing agreements.

15. Analytics & Performance

Anonymous analytics on page views, feature usage, performance. Aggregated, cannot identify individuals.

16. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Posted with new "Last Updated" date. Material changes emailed to active users. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

17. Contact & Questions

Developer: marsiecom — Ernest Claesstraat 11, 8020 Oostkamp, Belgium

Privacy Inquiries: info@theworldofo.com (Subject: "Privacy Request")

DPO: info@theworldofo.com

Response Time: General 48 hours, GDPR requests 30 days max, urgent 24 hours.

18. Your Consent

By using The World of O app (apptwofo) or our website, you consent to collection and processing as described. You can withdraw consent by deleting your account, updating email preferences, disabling GPS, or contacting us.

Summary (Easy to Read)

What we collect: Name, email, photo, gender, orientation; GPS during events only (encrypted); gameplay data; referral activity; payment via Stripe / Google Play / Apple App Store (not stored by us).

How we use it: Run events, verify accounts, send notifications, process payments, award referral rewards.

Your rights: Access data, delete account, opt out of marketing, control GPS, request export.

Security: Encrypted, GDPR compliant, regular audits.

Questions? info@theworldofo.com