Plain English summary: We collect only what we need to run our apps. Going Out needs no account. If you post a review, we store your display name, rating, and review text so it can be shown to others, plus a random device id to fight abuse. We do not sell your personal data. Ever. Email [email protected] to request deletion of your data.
KIBU Global Ventures LLC ("KIBU," "we," "us," or "our") is a veteran-owned limited liability company registered in the State of Oklahoma, USA. We operate the following products and services:
This Privacy Policy applies to all of the above. By using any KIBU product, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.
For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, KIBU Global Ventures LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact for GDPR purposes is [email protected].
| Data Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews you write: an optional display name, a star rating, and your review text | Going Out, when you post a review | Stored so reviews can be shown to other users |
| Contact form submissions | kibuglobal.com contact form | Customer support, inquiries |
| Payment information | Stripe, Apple, or Google Play (TransitionCommand) | Purchase processing. We never see raw card data |
| Data Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| A random device identifier | Generated on your device (Going Out) | To rate-limit posting, support moderation, and block abuse. It is not linked to your name or any account |
| Device location (approximate or precise) | Device location API, with your permission (Going Out) | Sent through our backend to find and sort nearby places. Not stored as a movement history |
| IP address, request metadata | Server logs / Cloudflare | Security, abuse prevention, CDN routing |
We use the data we collect for the following purposes, each grounded in a lawful basis under GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Providing and operating our apps | Contract performance |
| Processing TransitionCommand purchases | Contract performance |
| Storing and displaying reviews you post | Contract performance and legitimate interest in a useful review system |
| Rate-limiting, moderating, and blocking abuse via the random device id | Legitimate interest in preventing abuse |
| Providing the Going Out subscription (handled by the app store) | Contract performance |
| Responding to support and contact form inquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Displaying location-relevant place results | Consent (you grant location permission) |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We use the following third-party services to operate our products. Each has its own privacy policy:
Reviews and the random device identifier are stored in a Cloudflare D1 database through a Cloudflare Worker, used to display, rate-limit, and moderate reviews. Cloudflare also hosts and delivers our sites and processes IP addresses and request metadata for security and performance. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Going Out sends a place's public name, type, and city to Anthropic to generate an original descriptive write-up for the place page. No personal data and no user identifiers are sent. Anthropic Privacy Policy
When you browse nearby places, your approximate location and search terms are sent to Google Places through our backend to return relevant places, photos, ratings, and hours. Google Privacy Policy
Used in Going Out to provide directions. When you open directions, your approximate location is shared with Google Maps. Google Privacy Policy
Used to process website payments for TransitionCommand. KIBU never receives or stores your raw payment card data. Stripe Privacy Policy
Distribute the apps and process subscription and purchase billing. Your purchase is governed by the store's terms and privacy policy.
Used to process contact form submissions on kibuglobal.com. Your name, email, and message are transmitted to Formspree and forwarded to our support email. Formspree Privacy Policy
| Type | Purpose | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (local storage) | Storing your base location, saved places, preview timer, and subscription state | No - required for app function |
Going Out does not currently display ads or use advertising cookies. We do not use cross-site tracking cookies. Going Out has no account, so there is no sign-in cookie.
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data, including reviews you posted.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will respond within 30 days. EU/EEA residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. To submit a CCPA request, email [email protected].
Our products are not directed at children under the age of 13, or under 16 in the European Union. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
KIBU Global Ventures LLC is based in the United States. Some service providers (Cloudflare, Google, Stripe, Anthropic, Formspree) process data in the United States and other countries.
For users in the EU/EEA, transfers to the United States are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required under GDPR. Our third-party providers maintain EU-US data transfer compliance under their respective frameworks.
No system is fully secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including within 72 hours under GDPR.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by in-app notification. Your continued use of KIBU products after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions, data rights requests, or concerns:
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days and data rights requests within 30 days.