1. Information We Collect
As a social media platform, FlamoPay collects various types of information to provide you with a personalized experience:
Account Information
- Profile Data: Name, username, profile picture, bio, and other information you add to your profile
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number for account verification and communication
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, and language preferences
Social Activity
- Content You Create: Posts, comments, stories, photos, videos, and other media you upload
- Interactions: Likes, shares, reactions, follows, and other engagement with content
- Messages: Direct messages and group chats (content is stored but not scanned for advertising)
- Groups & Communities: Your participation in groups, events, and communities
Technical Information
- Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you use our platform, features you interact with, time spent
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location with your permission
- Cookies & Tracking: Technologies that help us understand user behavior and preferences
Note: We collect information necessary to provide our social networking services, personalize your experience, and keep our platform secure.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us create a vibrant social community and personalized experience:
Core Social Features
- Personalize Your Feed: Show you content from people and topics you care about
- Connect You With Others: Suggest friends, groups, and content based on your interests
- Enable Communication: Power messaging, comments, and social interactions
- Content Delivery: Display your posts to relevant audiences based on privacy settings
Platform Improvement
- Develop New Features: Create tools that enhance social connection and expression
- Research & Analytics: Understand how people use our platform to improve it
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Identify and fix technical issues
Safety & Security
- Content Moderation: Detect and remove harmful content, spam, and fake accounts
- Account Security: Protect against unauthorized access and malicious activity
- Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations and respond to valid legal requests
Communication
- Notifications: Alert you about relevant activity (likes, comments, messages)
- Platform Updates: Inform you about new features, policies, or important changes
- Marketing: Show you relevant ads to support our free service (with opt-out options)
Transparency: We never use the content of your private messages for advertising purposes.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share information in specific circumstances:
| With Whom |
What We Share |
Purpose |
| Other Users |
Profile information, public posts, comments |
Enable social interactions based on your privacy settings |
| Service Providers |
Necessary data for platform operation |
Hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing |
| Legal Authorities |
Information required by law |
Comply with legal requests, prevent harm, enforce policies |
| Business Partners |
Aggregated, anonymized data |
Research, analytics, and improving partner integrations |
| New Owners |
All platform data |
In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets |
Important: We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any sharing is governed by strict data protection agreements.
4. Your Control Over Data
You have significant control over your information and how it's used:
Privacy Settings
- Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile information
- Post Audience: Choose who can see each post (public, friends, only me)
- Tagging Controls: Manage who can tag you in posts and photos
- Message Filters: Control who can message you directly
Account Management
- Access & Download: View and download a copy of your data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Delete specific posts or your entire account
- Deactivation: Temporarily disable your account
Communication Preferences
- Notification Settings: Choose which notifications you receive
- Advertising Preferences: Control personalized ad experiences
- Email Frequency: Manage how often we email you
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for different periods based on purpose and legal requirements:
- Active Account: We keep your data as long as your account is active
- Deactivated Account: Data is retained for 30 days in case you wish to reactivate
- Deleted Account: Most personal data is removed within 90 days of deletion
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with laws
- Public Content: Comments on others' posts may remain after account deletion
- Backup Systems: Complete removal from all systems may take up to 6 months
Note: Anonymized data that cannot be linked back to you may be retained indefinitely for analytics and research.
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access user data
- Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity
- Secure Development: Security practices built into our development process
Organizational Measures
- Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for all staff
- Data Protection Officer: Dedicated role overseeing privacy compliance
- Vendor Assessments: Rigorous evaluation of third-party service providers
- Incident Response: Established procedures for potential data breaches
Your Role: While we work to protect your data, you also play a role. Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious about what you share publicly.
7. Children's Privacy
FlamoPay is designed for users aged 13 and older:
- Age Restriction: We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
- Age Verification: We use various methods to verify user age during registration
- Parental Controls: Additional privacy protections for users aged 13-17
- Reporting: Parents can request deletion of underage accounts
- Education: Resources to help young users navigate social media safely
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at flamopay122@gmail.com.
8. International Users
FlamoPay serves a global community with data protection considerations:
- Data Transfers: Your data may be processed outside your country of residence
- Legal Frameworks: We use approved mechanisms for international data transfers
- Regional Rights: We respect additional privacy rights in certain jurisdictions
- Local Laws: We comply with applicable privacy laws in countries we operate
EU & UK Users: FlamoPay complies with GDPR requirements. Contact us at flamopay122@gmail.com for data protection inquiries.
9. Policy Changes
We may update this policy as our platform evolves:
- Notification: We'll notify you of significant changes through our platform or email
- Review Period: Major changes will be communicated 30 days before they take effect
- Continued Use: Using FlamoPay after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy
- Historical Versions: Previous versions of this policy will be archived and available
We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.