Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 30, 2026
At TreeByForest, we believe meaningful connections should be built with trust and respect for your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how TreeByForest collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our website, application, communities, events, and related services.
By using TreeByForest, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use TreeByForest, we may collect information that you provide directly to us, information generated through your use of our services, and information from other sources where permitted.
Information You Provide
This may include:
Your name and profile information.
Email address and contact information.
Profile photo and other profile content.
City or general location.
Interests, hobbies, languages, profession, and other information you choose to add to your profile.
Community memberships and participation.
Event registrations or participation.
Messages, feedback, reports, and communications you send to us.
Information you provide when contacting customer support.
Please only provide information that you are comfortable sharing and that is necessary for using the relevant features of TreeByForest.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use TreeByForest, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the features and technologies we use. This may include:
Device and browser information.
IP address.
Operating system.
General usage and interaction information.
Pages or features you access.
Date and time of activity.
Technical information used to maintain security and improve our services.
2. Location Information
Some TreeByForest features may use location-related information to help you discover people, communities, or events relevant to your area.
Where location access is requested, you can control location permissions through your device or browser settings.
We encourage you to share only the level of location information you are comfortable providing. You should avoid publicly sharing your exact home address or other sensitive location information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
Create and manage your account.
Provide and operate TreeByForest services.
Help you discover relevant people and communities.
Help you discover events and activities.
Personalize your experience.
Improve matching and recommendations.
Communicate with you about your account and our services.
Respond to questions and support requests.
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and security issues.
Enforce our Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
Maintain and improve the security, functionality, and performance of our services.
Understand how our services are used and improve the user experience.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Profile and Community Information
TreeByForest is a community platform, so some information you choose to add to your profile may be visible to other members depending on the features and privacy settings available to you.
Before publishing information to your profile or a community, consider whether you're comfortable sharing it with other members.
Do not post passwords, financial information, government identification numbers, or other highly sensitive personal information.
5. How We Share Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties simply for the purpose of allowing them to use it for their own unrelated purposes.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
Service Providers
We may work with trusted service providers that help us operate TreeByForest, such as providers supporting hosting, infrastructure, analytics, communications, security, customer support, or other necessary services.
These providers may process information on our behalf and are expected to handle it in accordance with applicable requirements.
Safety and Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Protect the safety, rights, or property of TreeByForest, our members, or others.
Investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or violations of our policies.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or valid governmental requests.
Business Transfers
If TreeByForest is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
6. Communications
We may use your contact information to send service-related communications, including account notifications, security messages, support responses, and important updates.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding promotional or marketing communications.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications using the available unsubscribe option or by contacting us, although you may still receive essential service-related communications.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
TreeByForest may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, remember preferences, understand usage, improve performance, and support security.
Depending on the technologies implemented on our website, you may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through your browser or available privacy controls.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no website, application, online service, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are also responsible for protecting your account credentials and should never share your password or verification codes with anyone.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing our services, maintaining business and security records, resolving disputes, enforcing our agreements, and complying with legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
When information is no longer required, we may delete it, anonymize it, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of certain information.
Request information about how your personal information is used.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request a copy of certain information in a portable format.
Make a complaint to an applicable data protection authority.
The availability of these rights depends on applicable law and the circumstances of the request.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information provided below.
11. Children's Privacy
TreeByForest is intended for users who are legally permitted to use the service under applicable law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to TreeByForest in circumstances where this is not permitted, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
12. Third-Party Services and Links
TreeByForest may contain links to websites, services, or platforms operated by third parties.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.
13. International Data Transfers
Depending on where you live and where TreeByForest or its service providers operate, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own.
Where applicable, we will take steps required by relevant data protection laws when transferring personal information across borders.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice for significant changes.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.
TreeByForest
Email: treebyforest@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8866200861 / +91 9274501811
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
We value the trust you place in TreeByForest and are committed to handling your information responsibly while helping you build meaningful connections and communities.
