Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29 january, 2025
Welcome to Snuger! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Snuger ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our social media platform. By using Snuger, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Name, username, and profile information
- Email address (if required for account creation)
- Any content you post, including text, images, and interactions
b. Location Data
- We collect your live location to enable location-based interactions within a 5km radius.
- If you are in a designated group location (e.g., a college), we may associate your account with that group.
c. Usage Data
- Device information (e.g., model, operating system)
- IP address and browsing activity within the app
- Interaction metrics (e.g., votes, posts, comments, and messages)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve the Snuger experience
- To facilitate location-based interactions and groupings
- To maintain a fair voting system (Snug Score calculation)
- To monitor and enhance user safety and prevent misuse
- To personalize content and provide relevant recommendations
- To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- With other users: Your posts, username, and Snug Score are publicly visible.
- With service providers: We may share data with third-party services that help us operate Snuger (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, moderation tools).
- For legal reasons: If required by law, we may share data to comply with legal processes or enforce our terms.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as necessary to provide our services. You may delete your account at any time, and we will remove your personal data unless retention is required by law.
5. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use Snuger responsibly and report any security concerns.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Opt-out of location tracking (may limit functionality)
- Request a copy of your data
- Contact us regarding any privacy concerns
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Snuger may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Snuger constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.