ficktok Privacy Policy: Protecting Your Personal Information

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to ficktok. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

This policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices and to help you make informed decisions about your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with care and respect.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected during your use of the Service.

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, password, date of birth, gender, and sexual preferences.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as photos, bio, interests, location (city/region), and relationship status.
• Communication Data: Messages, chats, and other communications you send and receive through the Service.
• Usage Data: Information about your activity on the Service, including log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited), device information, and interaction with other users.
• Technical Data: Cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookies section.
• Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, our payment processors collect billing details. We do not store full credit card numbers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service, including personalized match suggestions and features.
• To facilitate communication between users in a secure environment.
• To verify your identity and ensure you meet the minimum age requirement (18+).
• To send you service-related communications, such as account verification, security alerts, and support messages.
• To analyze usage trends and preferences to enhance user experience and develop new features.
• To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support). These parties are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ficktok, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for specific purposes with your explicit consent.
• Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

5. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption (in transit and at rest), access controls, secure software development practices, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction/Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact" section. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies (Cookies)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze service usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, security).
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We may also provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: ficktok Privacy Team, [Insert Registered Address]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.