Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Socialize, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including any apps, websites, software, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Services, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials
• Profile information (profile picture, biography, interests)
• Content you create, share, or upload
• Communications with other users
• Payment information when you purchase premium services

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log information (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits)
• Location information (with your consent)
• Usage data (features you use, actions you take, interactions with content)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Develop new products and services
• Personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Protect the rights and property of Socialize and others

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you request to delete your account, most of your personal information will be deleted from our active databases. However, we retain your email address for a period of one (1) month after account deletion to prevent fraudulent activity, such as immediate re-registration or other forms of platform abuse.

Additionally, some information may remain in our backup systems, which are encrypted and secure. We may also retain certain information to prevent fraud, collect any fees owed, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with investigations, enforce our terms of service, and comply with legal requirements.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• For legal reasons, including to comply with any court order, law, or legal process
• To protect rights and safety of Socialize, our users, and the public
• In connection with a business transfer such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing your consent, where applicable
• Restricting or objecting to our processing of your data
• Requesting portability of your information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Managing cookie preferences

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our systems 100%. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us through our contact information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected the personal information of a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws by implementing appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through our Services prior to the changes becoming effective. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: kada.b.guetouache@gmail.com