IRL
Summary
IRL is a social networking app that allows you to connect with people with similar interests in your community and includes a built-in calendar of events for each of those communities. The app can be downloaded for free from the App Store.
Breach History
Has there ever been a breach or data leak?
No known hacks or data breaches!
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Privacy Checklist
Is any kind of biometric data collected (health, heart, voice, etc.)?
Are you able to delete your data / the data collected about you?
Does it use cookies, telemetry, or third-party tracking scripts?
Is the privacy policy user-friendly (easy to understand)?
Does it have parental controls?
Does it use encryption to protect your data both in-transit and at-rest?
Does it get regular software and / or firmware updates?
Does it require you to create a strong password?
Is there a system in place for managing security vulnerabilities?
Does it have a privacy policy?
How Can It Snoop?
Does it have a camera or request / require access to a camera?
Does it have a microphone or request / require access to a microphone?
Does it track your location or request / require access to location data?
Account Requirements
Does it require an email address to use?
Does it require a phone number to use?
Does it require an address (home or office) to use?
Payment Options
Are you able to use a credit card as a payment option?
Are you able to use a cryptocurrency as a payment option?
Are you able to use PayPal as a payment option?
Are you able to use cash or gift cards as a payment option?
What Could Go Wrong?
Not much risk in using this app. Personal information such as name, email, phone number, and IP address are only shared with service providers in order to improve the app.
How Does It Share Your Data?
IRL does not sell or rent personal data with third parties. However, it may share some data with service providers such as security consultants in order to improve the performance of the app.
Good Things
- Great way to keep events organized and keep in touch with groups.
Bad Things
- Not much wrong with this app.
Final Thoughts
IRL does a great job with security and does not have much risk. They may share some data with service providers, but only to improve the performance of the app. Your information should be safe when using this app.