Privacy Policy

Overview

DBT with Friends (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website dbtwithfriends.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Name and email address when you sign in with Google
• Information you submit through forms (e.g., interest forms, feedback)
• Session attendance and notes entered by group leaders

Information collected automatically

• Basic usage data such as pages visited and browser type
• Cookies necessary for authentication and site functionality

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services (group scheduling, attendance tracking, resource delivery)
• To authenticate group leaders and manage dashboard access
• To communicate with you about groups, events, and updates
• To maintain the safety and integrity of our community

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers that help us operate (e.g., hosting, database, authentication providers)
• Group leaders, who can see attendance and session information for their groups
• When required by law or to protect the safety of our community

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth — for sign-in authentication
• Neon (PostgreSQL) — for data storage
• Vercel / AWS — for hosting and infrastructure
• Google Calendar — for event scheduling

Each service has its own privacy policy governing the data they process.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (TLS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, reach out to us through our Get Involved page or on Discord.