Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Swag. Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Data Collection

We collect information that you provide to us directly when you use our app. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Profile information (e.g., name, email address, profile picture)
• To use Swag, you agree to be 13 or older.
• Content you post (e.g., photos, comments, likes)
• Communication with other users (e.g., Followers, Friends)
• Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system) for security purposes
• Required third party cookies (eg., Giphy)

Use of Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To personalize your experience
• To communicate with you about your account or our services
• To enable user-to-user communications

Cookies

We only use essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of our app. These cookies help us:

• Authenticate users
• Secure the app
• Maintain session information

IP Address

We collect and use your IP address for the following purposes:

• Rate limiting: To protect our app from abuse and ensure fair usage
• Discovery features: To provide certain discovery functionalities on the discover page, such as finding people nearby.

Data Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use technologies such as MongoDB, AWS, Giphy, and Vercel to ensure data security and integrity.

Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services such as Giphy for enhanced user experience. We do not share your personal information with these third parties except those necessary to provide our services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us by email at hello@swagsocial.net

Last updated: August 25th, 2024