Privacy Policy for Politiks

Politiks - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04/09/2024

Last Updated: 04/09/2024

Contact Information: info@americandaynight.com

Introduction

Welcome to Politiks! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how Politiks, a social media app based in the United States, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information. This policy also addresses our compliance with various privacy regulations, including CalOPPA, GDPR, and CCPA (CPRA). By using Politiks, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

User Account Information

Personal Information: We collect your name, email, and profile information when you sign up using Google, Apple, or email/password.

Optional Profile Data: Additional details such as your bio, interests, and profile picture can be provided but are not mandatory.

Login Methods and Data Collection

Google Authentication: We collect your name and email address.

Email/Password Authentication: We collect your name, email, and password to verify your identity.

User-Generated Content

We collect the content you post, such as comments, images, and videos. We use this data for improving the user experience and providing recommendations.

Device and Usage Information

We collect data on how you use Politiks, including interactions with posts, device type, and IP address to ensure app performance and security.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services.
• Verify and secure your account.
• Personalize content and improve recommendations.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, security notices, and customer service.
• Moderate and manage user-generated content, ensuring compliance with community standards.

Content Moderation and Safety

We have mechanisms for users to:

• Flag Objectionable Content: Users can report inappropriate content via an in-app "Report" feature.
• Content Review: Reports are reviewed within 24 hours. If content violates our terms, it will be removed, and the offending user may be suspended or banned.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties providing essential services, such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
• Legal Authorities: As required by law, or in response to valid legal processes.

User Rights

Access and Update Information: Users can update their account details via the app’s settings.

Delete Account: Users may delete their account at any time, and all personal data will be removed within 30 days, with some retention for legal compliance.

Request Data Deletion: You can request deletion of any personal data collected by Politiks at any time.

Your Rights and Choices

1. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA and CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

2. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Right to Access: You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.

Managing Your Information

• Access and Update Your Information: You can access and update your account information through your account settings.
• Delete Your Account: You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, your profile and content will no longer be accessible to other users, but certain information may remain in backup copies for a period of time.
• Control Advertising Preferences: You can control your advertising preferences through your account settings or the settings on your device.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or contacting us directly.

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Politiks is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Users will be notified of significant changes via app notifications.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@americandaynight.com

Address: 344 Magnolia Shores LN, Pearland, TX 77584

Phone: +1 985 518 8474