Privacy Policy

info1. Introduction

Welcome to SquareSurge ("we," "our," or "us"). At SquareSurge, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using SquareSurge, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our application.

database2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, password, and optionally, profile information.
• Profile Photos: Photos you upload for rating and feedback in Social, Dating, or Business categories.
• User Content: Ratings, comments, and feedback you provide on other users' photos.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for customer support.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our app, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: How you use our app, including the features you access, time spent, and interactions.
• Location Information: General location information derived from your IP address or device settings, if you enable location services.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Social media platforms if you choose to link your SquareSurge account with such platforms.
• Analytics providers and advertising partners who help us understand our users better.

settings3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services, including enabling photo uploads, ratings, and feedback.
• Create and maintain your account and authenticate users.
• Facilitate the photo rating and feedback system, including displaying your photos to other users for rating.
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve app functionality.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

share4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

When you upload photos for rating, they will be visible to other SquareSurge users along with the category you've selected (Social, Dating, or Business). Your username and profile information may be displayed alongside your photos and any ratings or feedback you provide to others.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf, such as hosting services, analytics, customer support, and fraud prevention.

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of SquareSurge, our users, or the public.
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.

4.4 Business Transfers

If SquareSurge is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice in our app of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

shield5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We maintain security measures including:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Monitoring for suspicious activities

sync6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable time period, except where we need to retain certain information for legitimate business or legal purposes.

person7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of the information you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Account Information and Settings

You can update your account information and preferences at any time by accessing your account settings in the app. You can also control certain data collection and processing activities by adjusting your device settings, such as location sharing or mobile app permissions.

Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those messages or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings.

child_care8. Children's Privacy

SquareSurge is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

language9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. Our servers may be located outside your country of residence. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection rules that are different from those of your country.

When we transfer personal information outside of the region in which it was collected, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.

cookie10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you and your device. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our app may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

history11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We may also notify you in other ways, such as through the app or via email.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.