HappyKava Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026
Effective date: February 3, 2026
Company: BestKavaBar, Inc. (d/b/a HappyKava) (“HappyKava,” “we,” “us,” “our”)

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use HappyKava’s mobile application, websites, and related services, including any owner/staff portal and in‑app features (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

Quick Summary

We collect information you provide (account details, profile info, content you submit), device/usage data, and location data when you enable it (for nearby discovery, check-ins, and fraud prevention).

Passport requires validation. When you redeem a Passport offer at a bar, the bar’s staff may see limited on-screen information (e.g., your in-app name/photo and a security indicator) to verify a live redemption.

Payments are handled by a checkout partner. We do not store full payment card numbers; we receive limited transaction/entitlement details.

We don’t sell your personal information.

You control permissions (location, notifications, photos) and can request access/deletion of your data.

Information We Collect
1.1 Account & Profile Information

When you create or use an account, we may collect:

Name, email address, login credentials (or authentication tokens), and basic profile fields.

Profile photo and display name (if you choose to provide them).

Account settings and preferences.

1.2 Bar Owner / Staff Account Information (Portal & Staff Tools)

If you use bar-owner, manager, or staff features, we may collect:

Role/permissions, business contact details, and bar affiliations.

Actions taken in staff tools (e.g., validation events, configuration changes) for audit, support, and fraud prevention.

1.3 Location Data

If you grant permission, we collect precise geolocation to:

Show nearby bars, deals, and events.

Enable check-ins.

Support anti-fraud and eligibility rules for certain redemptions.

You can disable location access at any time in device settings. Some features may not function without it.

1.4 Check-Ins, Redemptions, and Program Activity

When you check in or redeem a deal/program (including Passport), we may collect:

Bar/location identifier, timestamp, and program identifiers.

Validation status and anti-fraud signals (e.g., whether a redemption was attempted, allowed, blocked, or completed).

Device identifiers used to help prevent duplicate/fraudulent activity.

1.5 Passport Purchases, Entitlements, and Checkout Data

If you purchase Passport (or other paid features), we collect:

Product/entitlement status (e.g., active/expired), purchase timestamps, and internal IDs needed to grant access.

Limited transaction metadata (e.g., checkout session/payment confirmation identifiers) from our checkout/payment partner.

If you use referral links or campaigns, we may collect attribution data (e.g., referral code, UTM parameters).

We do not store full card numbers. Payment information is collected and processed by the checkout/payment provider.

1.6 In‑App Messaging (If Enabled)

If you use in-app messaging between users and bars (or other supported messaging features), we may collect:

Message content you send, timestamps, and metadata (e.g., thread participants).

Reports/flags if you report a conversation or message for abuse/safety review.

1.7 Photos, Media, and User-Submitted Content

If you upload content (photos, suggestions, reports, event info, etc.), we collect what you submit and associated metadata (e.g., time, bar/event association).

1.8 Device, Technical, and Usage Data

We automatically collect technical data such as:

Device type/model, OS version, app version, language/locale, IP address (web contexts), and diagnostic logs.

Push notification tokens (if you enable push notifications).

Analytics events (e.g., feature usage) to improve performance and reliability.

1.9 Cookies & Similar Technologies (Web/Portal)

On our websites/portal, we may use cookies or local storage to:

Keep you signed in, maintain preferences, and protect against fraud/abuse.

Understand usage and improve Services.

How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Services (discovery, deals, events, check-ins, Passport).

Authenticate users, manage accounts, and provide customer support.

Process purchases and enable entitlements (e.g., Passport access).

Validate check-ins/redemptions and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

Deliver notifications you opt into (push/in-app/email).

Conduct analytics, debugging, and performance monitoring.

Enforce our Terms, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information as follows:

3.1 With Service Providers

We may share information with vendors that help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, error monitoring, customer support, messaging delivery, and payment processing). These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us.

3.2 With Bars and Partners

We may share limited information with participating bars/partners to operate features, including:

Redemption verification: when you redeem Passport or other programs, staff may view an on-screen verification display (limited profile/verification info) and the redemption outcome needed to honor the offer.

Operational insights: aggregated statistics (e.g., redemption counts, check-in counts, engagement trends) that are not intended to identify you.

3.3 With Other Users (Community Features)

If you submit content intended to be public or community-visible (where applicable), other users may be able to see that content (e.g., certain suggestions, public-facing media, or activity displays as implemented).

3.4 For Legal, Safety, and Business Transfer Reasons

We may disclose information to:

Comply with applicable law or valid legal process.

Protect rights, safety, and integrity of users, bars, or the Services.

Support a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets (with appropriate protections).

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to:

Provide the Services and maintain your account.

Keep security/audit logs and fraud prevention records.

Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

We may retain aggregated or de-identified information longer.

Your Choices and Rights
Permissions

Location: controlled in device settings (required for certain check-ins/redemptions).

Notifications: opt in/out via device/app settings.

Photos: optional; only needed for uploads.

Access, Correction, Deletion

Depending on your location, you may request:

Access to the personal information we have about you.

Correction of inaccuracies.

Deletion of your personal information (subject to legal/operational limits).

Account Deletion

You may request deletion through in-app settings (if available) or by contacting us. Deletion may remove your account/profile and associated personal data, subject to retention needs (e.g., fraud/security logs, transaction records where required).

Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

International Users

If you access the Services outside the United States, you understand your information may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted in the Services. Continued use means you accept the updated Policy.

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

HappyKava (AppyKava LLC.)
Email: support@happykava.app

Mail: 3902 S Congress Ave, PO BOX 40476, Austin, TX 78704