🔒 Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

            ✓ Our Social is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third parties.
        

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 purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain your account and social features
Display your profile and posts to your friends
Send you notifications about activity on your account
Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access
Improve the performance and security of the platform

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party. Your data may only be shared in the following limited situations:

With your consent: When you choose to make your profile or posts public.
Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
Safety: To prevent serious harm or protect the rights of other users.

4. Data Security

We take security seriously. Your password is stored using strong one-way hashing (bcrypt). We use CSRF protection on all forms and validate all user input to prevent attacks. However, no system is 100% secure — please use a strong, unique password and keep it private.

5. Cookies & Sessions

Our Social uses session cookies to keep you logged in. These are small files stored on your device that expire when you log out or close your browser. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have full control over your account at any time:

Update your profile information from the Settings page
Change your password at any time
Delete your account permanently from Settings — this removes all your data
Remove posts, comments, or profile photos you have uploaded

7. Children's Privacy

Our Social is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has registered, please contact us so we can remove the account.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via a notice on the site. Continued use of Our Social after changes means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us through the Help page.