Privacy Policy v1.0
Effective: September 01, 2025 at 09:59 PMPrivacy Policy
Effective Date: September 01, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Pollitify, our social network platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.
- Content: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you create on our platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including your interactions with other users.
Technical Data
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Log Data: Server logs, access times, and pages viewed.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process transactions and send notifications
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
- Contract: To provide our services as agreed in our Terms of Service
- Legitimate Interest: For security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
- Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
- Content: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
- Log Data: Retained for up to 12 months for security purposes
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in providing our services
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by law
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in transit
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: coo@pollitify.com
- Address: 10678 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
- Data Protection Officer: cso@pollitify.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Requiring acceptance of the new policy upon login
Supervisory Authority
If you are in the EU, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Last updated: September 01, 2025