Privacy Policy — SangatNow
Last updated: 15 July 2026
SangatNow ("we", "us", the "App") helps the Sikh community discover and share local events. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your choices.
Who we are
SangatNow is operated independently by its developer. Contact: contact@sangatnow.com.
Information we collect
Account & profile. When you sign up (email one-time code, Google, or Apple) we store your email and a user ID. Your profile may include a display name, first/last name, bio, and an optional profile photo that you provide.
Location. With your permission, we use your device's approximate/precise location to show events near you and to power "new event nearby" notifications. Your last-known coordinates are stored to match you to nearby events. You can disable location in your device settings; the App still works with a default feed.
Content you create. Events you post, comments, RSVPs, saved events, and reports you submit are stored so the App can function.
Device & push tokens. If you enable notifications, we store a push token (via Apple APNs / Google Firebase Cloud Messaging) to deliver them.
Analytics & diagnostics (optional, on by default — you can opt out).
- Product analytics (PostHog): in-app events such as screen views, saving or
- Crash reporting (Firebase Crashlytics): crash and error reports with device
RSVPing an event, and searches, associated with your user ID. We do not send your name, email, or message text.
and diagnostic information to help us fix bugs. You can turn both off anytime in **Profile → Data & Privacy → "Share analytics & crash reports."**
Address lookups. When you enter a venue address, we query a third-party geocoding provider (Geoapify/Radar) to suggest and validate addresses.
How we use information
- Provide and operate the App (accounts, events, notifications, nearby matching).
- Send notifications you've opted into (comments, reminders, changes, nearby events).
- Improve reliability and usability (analytics + crash reports, if enabled).
- Keep the community safe (review reports, enforce our Terms).
We do not sell your personal information.
Where your data is stored / sharing
Your data is stored with our backend provider Appwrite Cloud (EU/Frankfurt region). We share data only with service providers that help us run the App:
| Provider | Purpose | |---|---| | Appwrite Cloud | Backend database, auth, file storage, messaging | | Google Firebase (Cloud Messaging, Crashlytics) | Push delivery + crash reporting | | PostHog | Product analytics (if enabled) | | Google / Apple | Sign-in (if you use them) | | Geoapify / Radar | Address autocomplete & geocoding |
These providers process data under their own terms and security practices.
Your choices & rights
- Opt out of analytics/crash reporting anytime in the App.
- Edit or delete your profile and content in the App.
- Delete your account in Profile → Account Management → Delete Account,
- Depending on your region (e.g. GDPR/CCPA), you may have rights to access,
which removes your account and associated data from our systems.
correct, export, or delete your data — contact us at contact@sangatnow.com.
Children
SangatNow is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect data from them.
Changes
We may update this policy; we'll revise the "Last updated" date and, for material changes, notify you in the App.
Contact
Questions? contact@sangatnow.com