Privacy Policy for Pady

Effective Date: January 6, 2025

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pady, a social rowing and water sports community application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Profile information (username, bio, avatar)
• Account credentials and authentication data
• Communication preferences
• User preferences and settings

2.2 User-Generated Content (UGC)

• Videos, photos, and other media content you upload
• Text content including posts, comments, and messages
• Crew hub content and descriptions
• Chat messages and communications

2.3 Technical Information

• Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage data and analytics
• Crash reports and performance data
• Network information and IP address

2.4 Permissions We Request

• Camera: To capture photos and videos for content creation
• Photo Library: To select and upload existing photos and videos
• Microphone: For video recording with audio and video calls
• Network Access: To connect to our servers and enable app functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the Pady service
• Enable user-to-user communication and content sharing
• Moderate content and enforce community guidelines
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Send important notifications about your account
• Comply with legal obligations and protect user safety
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience

4. User-Generated Content Policy

4.1 Prohibited Content

Users are strictly prohibited from posting, uploading, or sharing content that includes:

• Adult/Sexual Content: Pornography, nudity, or sexually explicit material
• Disturbing Content: Graphic violence, self-harm, or content designed to shock or disturb
• Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities, betting, or related services
• Illegal Substances: Content promoting or depicting illegal drug use or distribution
• Political Content: Partisan political content, election interference, or political advertising
• Discriminatory Content: Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
• Harmful Activities: Content promoting dangerous activities or self-harm
• Spam and Misinformation: False information, spam, or deceptive content

4.2 Content Moderation

• We employ automated and manual content moderation systems
• Users can report inappropriate content through our reporting system
• We provide blocking functionality to help users control their experience
• Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Data

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

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect the safety and security of our users
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

6.1 Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For optional features and marketing communications
• Contract Performance: To provide the Pady service
• Legitimate Interest: For app improvement and security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

6.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6.3 Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• User-generated content: Retained according to your privacy settings
• Technical data: Retained for up to 2 years for security and improvement purposes
• Communication records: Retained for up to 1 year for support purposes

7. Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits and updates are performed
• We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

9. Children's Privacy

Pady is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate with third-party services for analytics and functionality. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
• Providing an in-app notification

Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

12. Contact Us

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

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users and relevant local privacy laws.

By using Pady, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.