Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Scene (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information.
By using Scene, you agree to the practices outlined in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
Email address
Username
Profile photo
Age / Date of birth (for 21+ verification)
College email verification
Event details you post
Messages you send
RSVPs and attendance history
B. Automatically Collected Information
Approximate location
Precise location (only after permission)
Device type, OS, app version
Analytics & usage metrics
Crash logs
IP address (used for security)
We do not collect:
background location
biometric data
financial information
contacts
health data
2. How We Use Your Data
We use collected information to:
Create and manage your account
Verify your student identity
Show nearby events
Improve event recommendations
Deliver notifications
Support safety features
Prevent fraud and abuse
Operate our internal analytics
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Guest Mode
Guest users can access:
Public events
Maps
Flyer previews
Basic app content
Guest mode collects:
Basic device analytics
Crash logs
Guest mode does not collect:
Email
Location
Messages
Profile data
4. Location Data
Scene only accesses your location:
After you grant permission
While using the app
To display nearby events
We never:
Access background location
Track users when the app is closed
You may revoke location access at any time.
5. Sharing of Information
We only share information with:
Supabase (database & authentication provider)
Service providers required for app functionality
Law enforcement only when legally required
We do NOT:
sell data
share data with advertisers
share with third parties for marketing
6. Safety & Moderation
We may review content for safety, including:
Reports from other users
Violations of community guidelines
Illegal activity
We may remove content or suspend accounts when necessary.
7. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for:
Operating the app
Legal compliance
Safety and fraud prevention
8. Data Deletion
Users may delete their account at any time.
When deleted:
All personal data is permanently removed from our servers
Remaining event content is anonymized
Request deletion at:
📧 whatsthescenetonight@gmail.com
9. Children’s Privacy
Scene is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Security
We use:
Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
Secure Supabase authentication
Access controls
Regular monitoring
While we work to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally.
We will notify users of significant changes.
12. Contact
For privacy questions:
📧 whatsthescenetonight@gmail.com
📍 Champaign, IL, United States