# **Effective Date:** May 17, 2025 GotSocial ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social media application (the “App”). By using GotSocial, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. --- ## 1\. Information We Collect ### a. Personal Information When you sign up for GotSocial or use our services, we may collect: - Full name - Email address - Username - Profile picture - Phone number (optional) - Date of birth - Location (if location services are enabled) ### b. User-Generated Content We collect content you create or share through the app, including: - Posts, comments, likes, and shares - Uploaded photos, videos, and stories - Messages and chat interactions - Information about your followers and following list ### c. Usage Data To improve your experience, we collect: - Device and operating system information - App version - IP address and access logs - Feature usage patterns and interaction times ### d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies GotSocial may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect and store certain usage data and enhance user experience. --- ## 2\. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: - Create and manage your account - Facilitate social networking features - Personalize content and suggestions - Improve our services and user experience - Provide customer support - Monitor usage and enforce terms - Communicate with you (e.g., updates, notifications) --- ## 3\. Sharing Your Information We may share your information in the following circumstances: - **With other users:** Content you share is visible based on your privacy settings. - **With service providers:** Who help us operate and maintain the app (e.g., hosting, analytics, support). - **Legal compliance:** When required by law or to protect our legal rights. - **Business transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. --- ## 4\. Your Rights and Choices You have control over your information: - **Manage Account:** Update or delete your profile via settings. - **Privacy Settings:** Choose who can see your content. - **Notifications:** Enable or disable notifications in app settings. - **Data Deletion:** Request permanent deletion of your account and data by contacting us. --- ## 5\. Data Security We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal data. While we take security seriously, no system is completely secure. --- ## 6\. Children's Privacy GotSocial is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum digital age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. --- ## 7\. International Users If you access GotSocial from outside your country of residence, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries where data protection laws may differ. --- ## 8\. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” and may provide notice through the app or by email. --- ## 9\. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])