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Your privacy is critically important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use Netwirk. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with Netwirk, you may provide us with the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: We collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, username, and password when you create an account.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information to complete your profile, including photos, your bio, interests, occupation, and other details that help you connect with others.
- Location Data: To facilitate connections, we may collect your precise geolocation when you enable location services on your device. You can adjust your location settings at any time.
- Communications: We collect and store the content of messages, interactions, and communications you have with other users, including any content you upload or share on your profile.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use Netwirk, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform:
- Usage Data: We collect data on your interactions with Netwirk, such as the pages you view, the features you use, the date and time of your visits, and how you navigate through the app.
- Device Information: This includes details about your device, such as the hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information.
- Location Data: Beyond precise geolocation, we may collect and process approximate location data based on your IP address or other location-based signals.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather information about how you use Netwirk. This helps us personalize your experience, understand usage patterns, and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Enhancing Our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve Netwirk, ensuring a seamless user experience. This includes personalized content, networking suggestions, and connecting you with relevant users.
- Facilitating Communication: To send you service-related messages, including notifications, security alerts, and customer support communications. These communications are necessary for using the service and cannot be opted out of.
- Ensuring Safety and Security: To monitor, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, illegal activities, or violations of our terms. We use your information to verify accounts, ensure user safety, and take appropriate action against harmful behavior.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including requests from law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
- Marketing and Advertising: To show you relevant content, offers, and ads on Netwirk and third-party platforms, based on your interests and preferences. You can manage your ad preferences through your account settings or device settings.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 With Other UsersYour Netwirk profile, including your name, photos, and other basic details, is visible to other users. You control the information you share publicly, but some essential details (such as your name and profile picture) will always be visible to others.
3.2 With Service Providers and PartnersWe share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating, maintaining, and improving Netwirk. These providers include companies that offer hosting services, data analysis, payment processing, marketing assistance, customer service, and other support services. We require these providers to protect your data and use it solely for the services they provide to us.
3.3 For Legal and Safety ReasonsWe may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Netwirk, our users, or the public. This includes sharing information with law enforcement or other authorities if we believe there is a risk of harm or illegal activity.
If Netwirk is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any significant changes in ownership or control of your personal information.
3.5 With Your ConsentIn cases where we wish to share your information for purposes not covered by this policy, we will obtain your consent before doing so.
4. Your Choices and Controls
4.1 Profile and Account SettingsYou can manage the visibility of your profile and control what information you share with others through your account settings. This includes options to update or delete information, adjust privacy settings, and control who can see your profile.
4.2 Location ServicesYou can control the sharing of your precise location data by adjusting the settings on your device. Disabling location services may limit certain features of Netwirk that rely on location-based data.
4.3 Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesYou can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by opting out of certain tracking practices. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Netwirk.
4.4 Account DeletionIf you choose to delete your Netwirk account, we will remove your profile and associated data from our systems. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes, as required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with Netwirk's services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you delete your account, we will retain your information only as long as required for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.
6. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to secure your data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Children's Privacy
Netwirk is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
8. Your Rights and Choices in California
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note that Netwirk does not currently sell personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or by other means, so you have the opportunity to review the changes before they take effect.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: