This Privacy Policy explains how Dystenie ("Dystenie", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses,
discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our website and mobile application
(together, the "Service"). By creating an account or otherwise using the Service, you agree
to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Account information: first name, last name, email address, username, and password (stored in hashed form).
- Profile content: profile photos, bios, posts, comments, bookmarks, and other content you choose to publish.
- Communications: direct messages and notifications sent and received through the Service.
- Breakout room activity: participation in and content shared within breakout rooms.
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interactions with content, collected automatically to operate and improve the Service.
- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers, collected for security and diagnostic purposes.
- Local storage and cookies: used to keep you signed in, remember preferences (such as light/dark theme), and support offline/installable app functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and maintain your account and authenticate you when you sign in.
- To operate core features such as the feed, posts, messaging, notifications, bookmarks, search, and breakout rooms.
- To personalize your experience, including suggested accounts to follow and trending content.
- To send you service-related notifications, including email verification and password reset messages.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of the Service.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With other users, to the extent you choose to make content public (e.g., posts, profile, username).
- With service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting and infrastructure providers), under obligations of confidentiality.
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Dystenie, our users, or the public.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Privacy Policy continuing to apply to your information.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide
the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information
within a reasonable period, except where retention is required to comply with legal obligations,
resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- You may access, update, or correct your account information at any time via Settings.
- You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us.
- You may control notification preferences from within the app.
- Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights, such as the right to data portability or to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards — including password
hashing and encrypted transport (HTTPS/TLS) — to protect your information. However, no method
of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in
your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you
believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take
appropriate action.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We take steps
to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by
posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued
use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
thabang.td16@gmail.com
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