Privacy & Data FAQs

Data safety, deletion, security. All FAQ topics

How is my data protected?

OAuth, OTPs, JWT sessions, sanitized inputs, rate limits, and encrypted storage.

Do you sell my data?

No.

Who can see my email?

Your email is never public; it is used for passes and updates.

How do I delete my data?

Use the data-deletion page or email privacy@townhall.host; records are purged within 48 hours.

What data does Townhall collect?

Profile details, event activity, submissions, and communication logs — see the privacy policy.

Can I export my data?

Contact support for a data export request.

How are WhatsApp messages used?

Transactional pass delivery and operational alerts only; you can opt out anytime.

Are my passwords stored?

Passwords are hashed — never stored in plain text.

What is your WhatsApp opt-out?

Reply STOP to any WhatsApp message to opt out of future ones.

Is my location tracked?

Only when you use venue map features; venue locations are for display, not tracking.

Do you use cookies?

Session and analytics cookies — see the privacy policy.

Is my payment info stored?

No — payment details are handled by the gateway; we store only transaction records.

Can I request data deletion for my organization?

Yes — organization owners can request deletion via the data-deletion page.

What is your data retention?

Account data is retained while the account is active; deletion requests are honored within 48 hours.

How do I report a security issue?

Email security@townhall.host.