Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 ยท Last Updated: May 28, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: Registration data (name, email, date of birth, username), profile information (bio, photo, location), content you create (posts, comments, messages), and payment information processed through Stripe.

Information collected automatically: Usage data (pages viewed, features used, interactions), device information (type, OS, browser), IP address, cookies and similar tracking technologies, and location data if you grant permission.

Information from third parties: If you connect via Google or Apple, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from those services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and improve the Platform; personalize your feed and recommendations; send you notifications; process payments; communicate with you about updates; enforce our policies; and comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and security, performance cookies to understand usage patterns, and optional analytics cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time. Certain data may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and safety for up to 90 days after deletion.

5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; restrict or object to processing; data portability; withdraw consent at any time; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@jcoloning.com.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, regular security audits, and access controls. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

8. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services including Stripe (payments), Google Analytics (analytics), and cloud hosting providers. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data as described in their policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Contact

For privacy inquiries: privacy@jcoloning.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@jcoloning.com