1. Introduction
At SocietyConnect, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website and mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, gender, date of birth, and any other details you provide during registration and profile creation.
- Profile and Usage Data: Photos, interests, messages exchanged, swipe history, and other content you generate while using our services.
- Device and Location Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and geographic location data (with your permission).
- Payment Information: If you purchase a premium subscription, we collect payment details necessary to process the transaction (handled via secure third-party payment gateways like Stripe or Razorpay).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account.
- To provide matchmaking services and display connecting profiles.
- To facilitate communication between users.
- To process payments and manage subscriptions.
- To analyze usage trends and improve the platform's functionality and user experience.
- To enforce our terms, prevent fraud, and ensure the safety of our users.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Information on your public profile is visible to other users of the platform based on your visibility settings.
- With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors) who assist us in operating our services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (including encryption and secure socket layer technology) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your profile information at any time.
- Delete your account and associated personal data via the app settings.
- Opt-out of promotional communications.
- Revoke location permissions through your device settings.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at support.lovizo@gmail.com.