Privacy Policy — THE REAL
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to THE REAL.
We built THE REAL around authentic conversation, real-world connection, and community. Respecting your privacy is part of that mission.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using:

• the THE REAL website,

• THE REAL mobile application,

• and related services, events, and community features (collectively, the “Services”).

By using THE REAL, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use THE REAL, we may collect information you choose to provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Profile information

• Company or professional details

• Photos or profile images

• Event registrations

• Messages, posts, comments, or community submissions

• Information submitted through forms or waitlists

• Support inquiries or feedback

If you sign in using LinkedIn or another third-party login provider, we may receive basic profile information associated with your account, such as your name, email address, profile photo, and professional headline.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most modern websites and apps, we automatically collect limited technical information, including:

• Device type

• Browser type

• Operating system

• App version

• General location information (such as city or region)

• IP address

• Usage activity within the Services

• Crash or performance diagnostics

This information helps us maintain, improve, and secure THE REAL.
Community & Event Information
THE REAL includes community and event-based features. If you participate in conversations, member directories, groups, events, or public community experiences, certain information you share may be visible to other members.
Please use good judgment when sharing personal information publicly.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:

• Operate and maintain THE REAL

• Create and manage user accounts

• Facilitate community interactions

• Enable member discovery and networking

• Support events and experiences

• Respond to support requests

• Improve platform functionality and user experience

• Protect the safety and integrity of the community

• Comply with legal obligations

We may also send important service-related communications, updates, announcements, or community notifications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
3. What We Do NOT Do
We believe trust matters.
THE REAL does not:

• sell your personal information to data brokers,

• sell member data to advertisers,

• engage in invasive third-party behavioral profiling,

• or use excessive AI-based surveillance or monitoring.

We use standard operational tools, analytics, hosting infrastructure, and security systems necessary to operate a modern website and mobile application responsibly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate portions of the Services, including services related to:

• website hosting,

• authentication,

• analytics,

• event management,

• communications,

• payments,

• customer support,

• and infrastructure.

These providers may process limited information on our behalf subject to their own privacy and security obligations.
Examples may include:

• Wix

• LinkedIn

• Apple

• Google

• email delivery providers

• analytics and crash reporting services

5. Mobile App Permissions
Depending on your device and settings, THE REAL app may request access to features such as:

• notifications,

• camera,

• photos,

• microphone,

• or location services.

These permissions are optional and can generally be controlled through your device settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• provide the Services,

• maintain community integrity,

• comply with legal obligations,

• resolve disputes,

• and enforce agreements.

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us.
Some limited information may remain in backups, logs, or records required for legal, security, or operational reasons.
7. Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no platform or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
THE REAL is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• access your information,

• correct inaccurate information,

• request deletion,

• object to certain processing,

• or request data portability.

To make a request, contact us using the information below.
10. International Users
If you access THE REAL outside the United States, you understand that information may be transferred to and processed in countries where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically as THE REAL evolves.
When material changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” above.
Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact:
THE REAL
Email: hello@thereal.care
Website: https://thereal.care