Effective Date: April 21, 2026 | Last Updated: April 21, 2026
FOMO is built by Sandstone Cloud, LLC ("Sandstone Cloud," "we," "us," or "our"). We take your privacy seriously and want you to understand exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and what control you have over your data.
This policy applies to the FOMO mobile application, our website at fomo.sandstonecloud.com, and all related services (collectively, "FOMO" or the "Service").
| Data | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Phone number | Account verification via one-time SMS code |
| Email address | Account creation, password recovery, important account notifications |
| Date of birth | Age verification (FOMO is 18+ only) |
| Profile information | Display name, handle (optional) |
| Photos and videos | Scene posts you choose to share |
| Vibe tags | Crowd mood descriptions you select during check-in |
| Text posts | Chat messages you choose to post |
| Data | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| GPS location | Verify check-ins, show nearby venues, power the live heatmap |
| Device identifier | Prevent multi-account abuse (max 3 accounts per device) |
| IP address | Security monitoring, GPS spoofing detection |
| Device information | OS version, app version — used for troubleshooting and compatibility |
| Usage data | Which features you use, session timing — used to improve the app |
If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive your name and email address (or Apple's relay email if you choose "Hide My Email"). We do not receive your Apple ID password, Google password, or contacts.
We use your information to:
We do not use your information to:
What we send: A single SMS containing a 6-digit verification code when you sign up or log in with your phone number.
Frequency: One message per verification attempt. No recurring messages. No marketing messages. No promotional texts.
Opt-out: Reply STOP to any message to opt out of future messages.
Help: Reply HELP for support, or contact us at support@sandstonecloud.com.
Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following service providers who process it on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud hosting, database, file storage, AI recommendations |
| Twilio | SMS verification codes |
| Google (Maps & Places) | Venue data, map rendering (Android) |
| Apple (MapKit) | Map rendering (iOS) |
| Stripe | Venue owner payment processing (we never see full card numbers) |
| Firebase (Google) | Push notifications |
We may also share information if required by law, to protect safety, or to enforce our Terms of Service.
Venue owners see aggregated, anonymized data on their dashboard — total check-in counts, crowd level trends, peak hours, and general vibe sentiment. They cannot see individual users, names, or personal information.
You can delete your account at any time from Profile → Settings → Delete Account. This permanently removes your personal data, anonymizes your past contributions (check-ins, posts), and frees your device slot. We process deletions immediately — there is no waiting period.
You can revoke location permissions in your device settings at any time. Without location access, you can still browse venues and the map, but you won't be able to check in.
You can manage or disable push notifications in your device settings or within FOMO's notification preferences.
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you by emailing support@sandstonecloud.com. We will respond within 30 days.
We protect your data using:
No system is 100% secure. If we discover a breach affecting your data, we will notify you promptly.
FOMO is for users 18 years of age and older. We verify age during signup and do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will delete their account and associated data immediately.
FOMO may display venue websites, event links, or other third-party content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before sharing personal information with them.
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the app or by email before the changes take effect. Continued use of FOMO after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
Sandstone Cloud, LLC
Hampton Roads, Virginia
support@sandstonecloud.com