Privacy Policy

DWNTWN Montclair

Effective Date: March 16, 2026

DWNTWN Montclair (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the DWNTWN Montclair mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the App.

DWNTWN Montclair is designed to connect residents and visitors with restaurants, shops, services, events, and experiences in Montclair, New Jersey.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information when you use the App.

Personal Information

When creating an account, submitting listings, posting content, or interacting with features of the App, we may collect personal information including:

    •    Email address

    •    First name and last name

    •    Phone number

    •    Address

    •    City

    •    State or Province

    •    ZIP or Postal Code

This information may be used to create your account, verify users, process subscriptions, or communicate with you about the App.

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User Content and Community Activity

The App includes features that allow users to share content with the community. This may include:

    •    Community posts

    •    Comments

    •    Reviews

    •    Event submissions

    •    Business listings

Content submitted by users may be visible to other users of the App.

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Camera and Photos

The App may request permission to access your device camera or photo library to allow you to:

    •    Upload photos to your profile

    •    Share photos in the community feed

    •    Upload images for business listings or events

Access to your camera or photos is optional and can be disabled through your device settings at any time.

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Device and Usage Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information including:

    •    Device type

    •    Operating system

    •    App usage information

    •    Diagnostics and performance data

This helps us improve the functionality and stability of the App.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

    •    Provide and maintain the App

    •    Create and manage user accounts

    •    Display local businesses, events, and services

    •    Enable community interaction

    •    Process business subscriptions

    •    Improve features and user experience

    •    Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the platform

    •    Communicate important updates or service notices

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

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3. Payments and Subscriptions

Businesses may purchase promotional subscription tiers within the App.

Payments for subscriptions may be processed through:

    •    Apple App Store In-App Purchases

    •    Google Play In-App Purchases

All payment transactions are processed by Apple or Google according to their respective payment and privacy policies.

DWNTWN Montclair does not store or have access to full payment card details such as credit card numbers.

Subscription purchases, renewals, and cancellations are managed through your Apple App Store or Google Play account.

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4. Business Listings and Public Information

Businesses using the App may submit information that becomes publicly visible in listings, including:

    •    Business name

    •    Address and contact information

    •    Photos and descriptions

    •    Promotions and events

Users should verify details directly with businesses before relying on listings.

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5. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may work with trusted service providers that help operate the App, such as hosting or infrastructure providers.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

    •    Comply with legal obligations

    •    Respond to lawful requests

    •    Protect our rights or the safety of users

    •    Investigate fraud or misuse

We do not sell or rent personal information to advertisers or marketing companies.

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6. No Remarketing or Behavioral Advertising

DWNTWN Montclair does not use remarketing services or third-party advertising networks that track users across other apps or websites.

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7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security.

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8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

DWNTWN Montclair does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we discover that information from a child under 13 has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe a child has provided personal information.

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9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

    •    Access your personal data

    •    Request corrections

    •    Request deletion of personal information

    •    Restrict certain uses of data

    •    Request a copy of your data

Requests can be made using the contact information listed below.

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10. GDPR Privacy Rights (European Users)

Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including:

    •    Right of access

    •    Right to correction

    •    Right to erasure

    •    Right to restrict processing

    •    Right to data portability

Requests can be submitted by contacting us directly.

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11. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):

    •    Users can view this Privacy Policy at any time within the App

    •    Any updates will be posted with a revised effective date

    •    Users may contact us to review or update personal information

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12. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

Know

Request information about personal data collected about them.

Delete

Request deletion of personal information.

Non-Discrimination

Users will not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

DWNTWN Montclair does not sell personal information.

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13. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party businesses or websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

DWNTWN Montclair

Montclair, New Jersey

Email: mike.downtownmontclair@gmail.com

Website: downtownmontclair.org