Privacy Policy - PicFlic

At PicFlic, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

Account information (name, email, username, date of birth, gender, location).
Poll content (images, questions, responses).
Profile details and preferences.

B. Automatically Collected Data

Device and log data (IP address, device type, OS, app version).
Usage data (votes, poll interactions, in-app navigation).
Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and personalization.

C. Information from Third Parties

Data from social sign-ins (Google, Apple, etc.).
Ad partners may share aggregate engagement data for reward systems.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and maintain your account.
To deliver and improve the Services.
To enable you to create and vote in polls.
To manage your point balance and rewards.
To send updates, notifications, and promotional content (you can opt out).
To analyze usage trends and prevent misuse or fraud.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data:

With service providers (cloud hosting, analytics, customer support).
As required by law or to respond to legal processes.
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition).
With your consent or at your direction.

4. Poll Visibility and Anonymity

When you vote, your responses are aggregated anonymously.
If you create a poll anonymously, your identity is not shown to others.
Users can view their own poll results and poll interactions.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

You can request data deletion via privacy@picflic.net.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
File a complaint with a data protection authority.

7. Children's Privacy

PicFlic is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the legal age in your region).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

8. Security

We implement encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your data.

9. International Users

By using PicFlic, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted in the app or on our website with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at:

📧 privacy@picflic.net