Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025 · Contact: dylan@afterwork.com

AfterWurk ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of employees and organizations that use our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use AfterWurk at www.getafterwork.com or any affiliated application (collectively, the "Service").

By using AfterWurk, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Your name, work email address, and password (stored encrypted) when you create an account.
• Profile information: Department, bio, interests, and availability that you voluntarily provide.
• Activity data: Activities you create, join, rate, or report within the platform.
• Chat messages: Messages sent within activity-specific chat threads.
• Usage data: Basic information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the AfterWurk platform
• Personalize your activity feed based on your interests
• Enable communication between activity attendees
• Allow HR administrators to manage and moderate the platform
• Send transactional notifications related to activities you join or organize
• Improve and develop our Service
• Respond to your support requests

3. Company-Gated Access

AfterWurk is a company-private platform. Access is restricted to employees of the organization that deploys AfterWurk. Your data is only visible to other verified employees within your organization and to your company's designated HR administrators. We do not share your data across organizations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use Supabase to host and store data. Supabase acts as a data processor under appropriate data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade PostgreSQL databases with row-level security. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If your account is deactivated by your HR administrator or if you request deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dylan@afterwork.com.

8. Cookies

AfterWurk uses minimal cookies necessary for authentication and session management. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

9. Children's Privacy

AfterWurk is intended for use by employees of organizations, and is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of AfterWurk after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: dylan@afterwork.com
• Website: www.getafterwork.com