Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Template document. This page is a structural placeholder written for a website build and is not a finished, binding privacy policy. Every section below must be reviewed, completed, and approved by qualified legal counsel — with input from Barli's actual data practices, payment processor, and applicable state and federal law — before publishing.
1. Information We Collect
Barli collects information you provide directly (such as your name, email, phone number, and payment details), information generated by your use of the app (such as tab history, check-ins, and friend connections), and information collected automatically (such as device identifiers and approximate location when location services are enabled).
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate core app functionality — opening and paying tabs, processing split-pay requests, showing friend check-ins, and delivering venue promotions — as well as for fraud prevention, customer support, analytics, and legally required recordkeeping.
- To process payments and reconcile tabs with participating venues' POS systems
- To show your check-in status to friends you've connected with (unless Invisible Mode is on)
- To deliver promotional push notifications from venues you follow
- To improve app performance and troubleshoot issues
3. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We share limited tab and order information with the venue's POS system to keep your tab in sync. We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers (such as payment processors) under contractual confidentiality obligations, or when required by law.
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review4. Payment Information
Payment card details are handled by a PCI-compliant third-party payment processor. Barli does not store full card numbers on its own servers. [PLACEHOLDER — name the actual payment processor and describe tokenization/storage practices in detail once finalized.]
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review5. Location & Social Features
Barli's Friend Finder feature uses check-in data and, optionally, device location to show which participating venues your friends are currently at. This is only visible to users you've mutually connected with, and can be disabled at any time via Invisible Mode or by revoking location permissions in your device settings.
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review6. Data Retention
[PLACEHOLDER — specify concrete retention periods for tab history, payment records, and account data, consistent with financial recordkeeping requirements and applicable law.]
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to opt out of certain data uses. [PLACEHOLDER — detail rights under applicable frameworks, e.g. CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, or other state privacy laws, and describe the request process.]
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review8. Children's Privacy
Barli is intended for users 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. [PLACEHOLDER — confirm age-verification approach with counsel.]
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review9. Security
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures — including encryption in transit and at rest — to protect your information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in-app or by email before they take effect.
PLACEHOLDER — have legal counsel review11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to [PLACEHOLDER — insert privacy contact email] or by mail to [PLACEHOLDER — insert company mailing address].