Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information when you interact with our Services. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and any profile information (such as a display picture) you choose to upload.
• Content: If you upload content (videos, images, thumbnails, etc.), we collect and store that content along with any associated metadata, such as the time of upload and title.
• Visibility: Your uploaded content, including videos, images, and thumbnails, may be publicly visible to other users based on the privacy settings you select.
• Profile Pictures and Thumbnails: Any profile pictures and content thumbnails uploaded will be visible as part of your profile and content display. You can change or remove these images in your account settings.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, such as the pages or content you view, the time spent on each page, and any actions taken within the app (e.g., likes, shares, tips).
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Services, including your IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor your activity and preferences on our platform. (Details in Section 4).

1.3 Third-Party Data

We may also receive data from third-party services, such as:

• Google Analytics: Data on user interactions to understand behavior and improve Services.
• Firebase: Analytics and messaging data, including crash reporting and push notification performance.
• Payment Processors: Information for completing transactions.
• Social Media Platforms: Data when you interact with us through third-party social platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your account, including verifying your identity, providing customer support, and processing account-related activities.
• Service Delivery: To provide you with the Services, including content recommendations, personalized ads, and managing subscriptions or purchases.
• Content Recommendations: To tailor content and recommendations based on your viewing history and preferences.
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, or service-related messages. You can manage these preferences through your account settings.
• Payments and Transactions: To process payments, including token transactions, tips, and subscription-based services.
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage trends, monitor platform performance, and improve the functionality of our Services using tools like Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.

3. User-Generated Content (UGC)

3.1 Ownership and Licensing

By uploading content to our platform:

• You retain ownership of your content.
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content on our platform for purposes such as service delivery, promotion, or compliance with legal obligations.

3.2 Moderation and Reporting

• We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any user-generated content (UGC) that violates our Terms & Conditions, community guidelines, or applicable laws.
• Users can report inappropriate content using our in-app reporting feature. Reported content will be reviewed promptly, and action may be taken at our discretion, including content removal or account suspension.

3.3 Retention and Deletion

• UGC will be retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you delete your account, we will take steps to remove or anonymize your content, except where retention is required for compliance with legal obligations or to resolve disputes.
• Content shared with others (eg., comments, likes) may remain visible even after account deletion.

3.4 Transparency Around Algorithms

• Our platform uses automated algorithms to recommend, rank, or promote UGC. These algorithms analyze engagement data such as likes, shares, and viewing history to improve your experience. We do not guarantee specific placement or visibility of content on the platform.

3.5 Sensitive Content Handling

• Sensitive UGC is encrypted and stored securely to prevent unauthorized access. Content flagged for review is processed in accordance with our moderation policies, and sensitive data is handled by authorized personnel only.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand User Behavior: Analyze how you interact with our platform to improve user experience.
• Provide Personalized Ads: Deliver ads tailored to your preferences using tracking tools.
• Store Preferences: Remember settings across sessions.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the functionality of the platform (e.g., authentication).
• Performance Cookies: Track usage data for analytics purposes (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Targeting Cookies: Enable personalized advertising based on your interactions.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of targeted advertising via:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool
• Your Online Choices

5. Jurisdiction-Specific Privacy Rights

5.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limitations).
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restriction of Processing: Limit how your data is processed.
• Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.

5.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: Request information about the data we collect, use, and share.
• Delete: Ask us to delete your personal data (exceptions apply).
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data).
• Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without being denied services or treated differently.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, we ensure compliance with cross-border data protection regulations, including GDPR safeguards.