Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At FunLynk, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely to provide and improve our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, display name, profile photo
• Profile Information: Bio, interests, location (city/state)
• Content: Posts, events, comments, and messages you create
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

2.2 Information from Social Login

When you sign in with Google or Facebook, we receive:

• Your name and email address
• Your profile picture (if you choose to use it)
• Basic profile information as permitted by the social platform

We only request the minimum information necessary to create and maintain your account. We do not access your social media posts, friends lists, or other private information.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for showing nearby activities)
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to maintain your session and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Create and manage your account
• Show you relevant activities and events near you
• Process payments and send transaction confirmations
• Send important notifications about your account or events
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

4.1 What We Share

Your profile information (username, display name, bio, interests, location) is visible to other users on the platform.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We share limited information with trusted service providers:

• Stripe: Payment processing (they handle all payment information securely)
• AWS: Cloud hosting and file storage for profile images
• Google/Facebook: Authentication services (only when you choose social login)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to provide services to us.

4.3 What We Don't Share

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data at any time
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (account notifications may still be sent)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the account settings in your profile.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are permanently deleted
• Your posts and events may be anonymized or removed
• Transaction records are retained for legal and accounting purposes (typically 7 years)
• Backup copies may persist for up to 90 days before permanent deletion

8. Children's Privacy

FunLynk is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

10. International Users

FunLynk is based in the United States. If you access our platform from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using FunLynk, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Website: funlynk.com