Socialz
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 July 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Socialz ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access our web platform. By using Socialz, you agree to the practices outlined here.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information necessary to operate and improve our service. This includes:
a. Account Information
When you log in using Google or Instagram, we may collect:

  • Your Instagram username
  • Your Instagram profile photo
  • Your Google account name (if applicable)

We do not collect passwords or post on your behalf.


b. Location Data
To show relevant nearby profiles, we collect your approximate real-time device location (with your permission).

How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for the following purposes:

  • To display relevant profiles near you
  • To enable redirects to those profiles on Instagram
  • To personalize the experience based on your location
  • To maintain the functionality and security of the platform

We do not use your data for advertising or sales.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising.
We may disclose your data only if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Socialz, our users, or others.

Third-Party Services

Socialz integrates with third-party platforms (such as Instagram and Google) for login and content display. These platforms are governed by their own privacy policies:

  • Instagram Privacy Policy
  • Google Privacy Policy

We do not control or assume responsibility for their data practices.

Cookies & Tracking

We may use minimal cookies or local storage to maintain session status. We do not use cookies for tracking or targeted advertising.

Data Retention

We retain your profile data and location logs only for as long as necessary to deliver our service. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure HTTPS encryption and limited access to storage. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

As a user in India, you have the right to:

  • Access or correct your personal information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Raise concerns or complaints about how your data is handled

To exercise these rights, contact us at: joinsocialz@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

Socialz is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here, and continued use after updates implies consent to the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy,
please contact: joinsocialz@gmail.com

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