Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account and use Our Social, we collect the following information:

• Account details: Username, email address, first name, last name, date of birth, country, and gender.
• Content you post: Text posts, images, comments, replies, and messages you send to other users.
• Activity data: Likes, friend requests, shares, and interactions with other users' content.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and last activity timestamp for security and spam prevention.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and secure your account and platform features.
• Display your profile and posts to your selected audience (Public/Friends).
• Send you notifications about likes, comments, and friend requests.
• Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared in the following situations:

• With your consent: When you choose to post publicly or interact with friends.
• Legal requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or official request.

4. Data Security

We take security seriously. Your password is securely hashed using bcrypt. We use CSRF security tokens on forms and validate inputs to prevent attacks. Please make sure to keep your password private.