FairmilyNet Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12 June 2025
FairmilyNet is a social media platform designed to connect people through stories, experiences, and peer engagement. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, date of birth, gender.
- Profile Information: Photos, bio, interests, location.
- Content: Posts, stories, videos, audio notes, comments, messages.
- Connections: Friends, followers, groups you join or create.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, operating system, browser).
- IP address and location data.
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions).
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
c. Third-Party Information
We may collect information from other users (e.g., when you're tagged in a post) or from third-party services (if you link them to your account).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve the FairmilyNet platform.
- Personalize your experience (e.g., suggested content).
- Enable communication with other users.
- Show relevant ads and sponsored content.
- Monitor usage, ensure security, and prevent abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your data:
- With other users: Based on your privacy settings.
- With partners: For analytics, advertising, or platform integrations.
- With law enforcement: When legally required or to prevent harm.
- In business transfers: If FairmilyNet merges or is acquired.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Access and update your information anytime.
- Adjust your privacy and visibility settings.
- Delete or deactivate your account.
- Opt-out of certain data uses (like targeted ads).
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious about what you share.
6. Data Retention
We keep your data as long as your account is active or as needed for legal, operational, or policy compliance. You can request deletion at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy
FairmilyNet is not intended for users under 16. If we learn that a child under 13 has registered, we will take steps to delete the account.
8. International Users
By using FairmilyNet, you consent to your data being processed in [Your Country] and other jurisdictions where we operate.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you through the platform or via email. Continued use of FairmilyNet means you accept the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy, contact:
FairmilyNet Privacy Team
Email: info@fairmilynet.co.za