Engayge Social Network Inc. and Engayge App LLC ("Engayge," "we," "us," or "our") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use Engayge's websites, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide to us, information generated through your use of the Services, and information from certain third parties.
A. Personal Information
Personal Information means information that identifies or reasonably can be linked to an individual, including:
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Date of birth or age range
- Profile information (e.g., pronouns, identity labels, bio, interests)
- Location (city, state, or approximate location)
- Communications with Engayge
- Content you submit or post
Providing Personal Information is voluntary, but some features may not function without it.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type and identifiers
- Operating system and browser
- App version
- Usage activity (pages viewed, actions taken, timestamps)
- Log files and diagnostic data
C. Location Information
With your permission, we may collect approximate or precise location information to provide location-based features such as nearby businesses or events.
We may use third-party mapping services (such as Google Maps) to support these features.
D. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, mobile identifiers, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences
- Maintain sessions
- Analyze usage
- Improve functionality
You may control cookies through your device or browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.
How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Services
- Create and manage accounts
- Enable social and community features
- Personalize user experience
- Provide customer support
- Send service-related communications
- Send optional newsletters or updates
- Monitor and enforce Terms & Community Guidelines
- Detect fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
We process Personal Information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests (security, improvement, fraud prevention)
- Legal obligations
How We Share Information
We may share information:
- With service providers who help operate the platform
- With hosting, analytics, and infrastructure vendors
- To comply with legal requests
- To protect safety, rights, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer
- We do not sell your Personal Information.
- We do not share Personal Information for third-party advertising purposes without consent.
User Content & Visibility
Certain profile information and content you post may be visible to other users.
You control what you choose to share.
Engayge is not responsible for how other users use information you make public.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide Services
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
We may retain limited information after account deletion as required by law or for safety purposes.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
No system is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your Personal Information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
Requests may require identity verification.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:
- Right to know
- Right to delete
- Right to correct
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
- Right to opt-out of certain data sharing
To exercise rights, contact us.
International Users
If you access Engayge from outside the United States, you consent to processing and storage in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
We will update the effective date when changes are made.
Continued use of Services constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Engayge Social Network Inc.