Not Bored in DC

Privacy Policy.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Why and How LLC, doing business as Not Bored in DC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates the Not Bored website and progressive web application at notboredapp.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and profile photo, depending on your sign-in method (Google, phone, or email). This information is used to identify your account and personalize your experience.

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, events saved, stops visited, buttons tapped, and time spent. This helps us understand how people use the app and improve the experience.

Location Data: If you grant permission, we collect your approximate location to show your position on the map. Location access is optional and can be revoked at any time through your device settings. We do not store or track your location history.

Device Information: We collect basic device and browser information such as device type, operating system, browser type, and screen size for analytics and to optimize the Service for different devices.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Authenticate your account and manage your session
  • Save your preferences, saved events, and cat crawl progress
  • Send transactional emails (account verification, sign-in links)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience
  • Display curated promotional content from local businesses
  • Manage premium subscriptions

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process data on our behalf:

  • Firebase Authentication (Google) — account creation and sign-in
  • Google Analytics (GA4) — website traffic and usage analytics
  • Amplitude — product analytics and user behavior tracking
  • Microsoft Clarity — session replay and heatmaps to understand user interactions
  • RevenueCat — subscription and in-app purchase management
  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — email newsletter and communications
  • Google Maps — map display and location services
  • Neon — database hosting and storage

These services may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect data. Each service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Session authentication and security (required for the Service to function)
  • Analytics cookies: Understanding how you use the Service (Google Analytics, Amplitude, Clarity)

Third-party analytics services may set their own cookies to collect usage data. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, third-party cookies used for analytics may collect information about your browsing activity across websites.

Advertising

The Service may display promotional content from local businesses. These are curated by us to highlight businesses relevant to our community. We do not use programmatic advertising networks, and we do not share your personal data with advertisers.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and associated data for as long as your account is active. Usage and analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods to improve the Service.

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by emailing us at privacy@notboredapp.com. We will process your request within 30 days. We are working on adding self-service account deletion within the app.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure session cookies, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@notboredapp.com and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@notboredapp.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Why and How LLC d/b/a Not Bored in DC
6218 Georgia Avenue NW Ste 1 - 656
Washington, DC 20011-5125
privacy@notboredapp.com

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