Privacy Policy
At PodSwap, we are committed to protecting your privacy globally while helping you achieve organic social media growth. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information across all jurisdictions when you use our niche-specific engagement platform.
1. Information We Collect
To provide a high-quality networking experience, we collect the following types of information:
- Account Data: When you register, we collect your email address and a password.
- Social Media Information: We collect your social media handles, profile URLs, and the specific content niche you belong to (e.g., Fitness, Tech, Fashion).
- Usage Data: We may collect information on how you interact with the platform, such as the pods you join and the swaps you complete.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Facilitate connections between users in the same niche.
- Maintain the "Fair Play" integrity of our like-for-like and follow-for-follow groups.
- Improve the SEO visibility of your profiles within our internal directory.
- Send platform updates or security alerts.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
PodSwap is a social platform. By using the Service:
- Public Visibility: Your social media handle and niche are visible to other users within your designated pods to allow for manual engagement.
- No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party advertisers.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our international community.
4. Third-Party Services and Social Media Platforms
PodSwap interacts with third-party platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, etc.).
- We do not store your social media passwords.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of the social media platforms where the actual engagement occurs. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep you logged in and to analyze site traffic. This helps us optimize PodSwap for better user experience and search engine optimization.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors from around the world use our site. This helps us understand user behavior, improve site performance, and refine our growth-exchange algorithms. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track interactions.
- Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that some features of PodSwap may not function correctly without cookies enabled.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
PodSwap is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover a user is under 13, we will delete their account immediately in compliance with COPPA and global child safety regulations.
8. International Data Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
We recognize that our users are located globally. Regardless of your location, we provide the following protections:
- Account Deletion (Right to Erasure): We provide a built-in account deletion feature within the application settings. You may delete your account and all associated personal data at any time.
- Access and Correction: You can update your profile information and social media handles directly through your account dashboard.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Regional Compliance: We aim to comply with major data protection frameworks, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
9. International Data Transfers
By using PodSwap, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate legal safeguards.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: