Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GreetNRate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application GreetNRate (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register an Account: Name, email address, phone number, password, and profile picture.
• Create Your Profile: Bio, interests, and other profile information you choose to share.
• Use Social Features: Posts, comments, likes, and other content you share on your wall or friends' walls.
• Communicate: Messages, audio recordings, and video calls with other users.
• Contact Us: Information you provide when contacting our support team.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise location data to show you nearby users and enable location-based features.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including access times, pages viewed, and features used.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, and error logs.

2.3 Media and Content

When you upload photos, videos, or other media to the App, we collect and store this content to provide our services. This includes:

• Profile pictures
• Photos and videos shared in posts
• Media shared in chat messages

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To create and manage your account, facilitate connections with nearby users, enable messaging and calling features, and display your wall content.
• Location Services: To show you users in your vicinity and enable location-based discovery features.
• Communication: To send you notifications about friend requests, messages, comments, likes, and other App activities.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our App's functionality and user experience.
• Safety: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and violations of our terms.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 With Other Users

• Your profile information (name, profile picture, bio) is visible to other users based on your privacy settings.
• Your location may be shared with nearby users to enable discovery features.
• Your wall posts, comments, and likes are visible to your friends.
• Messages and calls are shared only with the intended recipients.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud storage and hosting services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Push notification services
• Video and audio call infrastructure

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure authentication using JWT tokens
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can access your data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and view your personal data through your profile settings.
• Update: You can update or correct your profile information at any time.
• Delete: You can delete your posts, comments, and other content. You may also request deletion of your account.
• Location Control: You can enable or disable location services through your device settings.
• Notification Control: You can manage notification preferences in the App settings.
• Data Export: You may request a copy of your personal data.

7. Location Data

Our App uses location data to provide core functionality:

• Nearby Discovery: We use your location to show you other users in your vicinity.
• Distance Display: We display approximate distances between you and other users.
• Location Updates: Your location is updated periodically when the App is in use.

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. However, this may limit certain features of the App.

8. Friend-Only Content

GreetNRate is designed with privacy in mind:

• Your wall and posts are only visible to users you have accepted as friends.
• You must mutually accept friend requests before you can view each other's walls.
• You control who can see your content through the friend request system.
• Wall owners can delete any post on their wall.
• You can delete your own posts and comments at any time.

9. Chat and Call Privacy

Regarding your communications:

• Messages are stored securely on our servers to enable message history and synchronization.
• Video and audio calls are facilitated through secure real-time communication protocols.
• We do not read or listen to your private conversations unless required by law.
• You can delete your chat history at any time.

10. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal data will be removed from our active systems.
• Your posts and comments will be deleted.
• Some information may be retained in backups for a limited period.
• Anonymized or aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes.

12. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the App for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

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