Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 13, 2025

1. Introduction

At YEEZ ("we", "us", "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform and services. By using YEEZ, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, password, full name, and profile information
  • Profile Data: Avatar images, bio, social media links, and other profile customizations
  • Community Content: Posts, comments, announcements, campaign submissions, and other user-generated content
  • Payment Information: Payment details for monetization features (processed through secure third-party providers)
  • Communication Data: Messages, chat conversations, and support communications

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Platform interactions, feature usage, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
  • Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics
  • Analytics Data: Engagement metrics, content performance, and user behavior patterns
  • Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media Integration: Information from connected social media accounts
  • Payment Processors: Transaction data from payment service providers
  • Brand Partners: Campaign-related data from brand partnerships

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Platform Operation: Provide, maintain, and improve our services, including community management and content delivery.

3.2 Account Management: Create and manage user accounts, authenticate users, and provide customer support.

3.3 Content and Community: Enable content sharing, community participation, and social interactions between users.

3.4 Monetization Services: Process payments, track earnings, manage campaigns, and facilitate brand partnerships.

3.5 Platform Security: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, and other harmful activities.

3.6 Analytics and Improvement: Analyze usage patterns, measure engagement, and improve platform functionality.

3.7 Communications: Send notifications, updates, promotional messages, and respond to inquiries.

3.8 Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and interests.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information: Profile information, community posts, and public content are visible to other users and may be searchable.

4.2 Community Members: Information may be shared within communities based on community settings and your privacy preferences.

4.3 Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, payments, etc.).

4.4 Brand Partners: Campaign participation may involve sharing relevant information with brand partners for campaign fulfillment.

4.5 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.6 Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or other business transactions.

4.7 Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

5.2 Payment Security: Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant third-party providers and is not stored on our servers.

5.3 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and should use strong, unique passwords.

5.4 Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Account Access: You can access and update your account information through your profile settings.

6.2 Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

6.3 Data Correction: You can correct inaccurate or outdated personal information.

6.4 Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.

6.5 Communication Preferences: You can opt out of promotional communications while still receiving essential account-related messages.

6.6 Privacy Settings: You can control the visibility of your information through privacy settings in your account.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Cookie Usage: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze platform usage.

7.2 Cookie Types: Essential cookies (required for platform functionality), preference cookies (remember your settings), and analytics cookies (measure usage and performance).

7.3 Cookie Control: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may impact platform functionality.

7.4 Third-Party Tracking: We may use third-party analytics and advertising services that use their own tracking technologies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information. Users between 13-17 years old require parental consent to use our services.

9. International Users

9.1 Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.

9.2 Regional Compliance: We comply with applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions where we operate, including GDPR for European users.

9.3 Safe Harbor: We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers as required by law.

10. Data Retention

10.1 Retention Period: We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

10.2 Account Deletion: When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

10.3 Legal Requirements: We may retain certain information longer when required by law or to resolve disputes.

11. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services (payment processors, social media platforms, analytics providers, etc.). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@yeez.app

Data Protection Officer: dpo@yeez.app

Address: [Your Business Address]

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your information to provide you with the best possible experience on YEEZ.