Privacy Policy for Uniq.me
Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Uniq.me is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our community members. This Privacy Policy explains the information we collect, how it is used, and your rights. By using our services, you consent to the practices outlined here.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: During registration, we collect information such as your name, date of birth, gender, email, location, and preferences. Sensitive data may include details related to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.
• Usage Data: We track interactions with our services, including points balance, purchases, friend invites, and other features to personalize and improve your experience.
• Metadata and Uploaded Content: To maintain a secure platform, we may analyze photos and other content you upload. 
• Automatically Collected Data: Data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and session activity are automatically collected for security, analytics, and performance improvements.
• Third-Party Information: If you link accounts from platforms such as Facebook or Google, we may access relevant information (e.g., name, photos, age). Syncing grants us permission to use this data per your third-party privacy settings.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Uniq.me uses cookies to improve functionality, customize user experiences, and enhance security. Below is a detailed breakdown of how we use cookies and their purposes:

1. 1. Authentication and Session Management: We use cookies like user_session, xs, and PHPSESSID to maintain user sessions and enable secure authentication. These cookies ensure that users remain logged in as they navigate through the app.
   2. User Preferences: Cookies such as s_lang, user_session, cookiesconsent_status, c_user and s_night_mode are used to store user preferences (e.g., language settings, night mode preferences) for a personalized experience.
   3. Admin and App Functionality: Cookies such as adminer_key, adminer_sid, and adminer_settings are used for admin panel access and configuration. These cookies are essential for app management and maintenance.

All cookies are used solely for providing functionality, improving the user experience, or ensuring secure and seamless app operations. No sensitive or unnecessary user data is collected, and all data handling complies with privacy and security regulations.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: Data supports account setup, verification, security checks, and service functionality. We do not store billing information as payments are processed by third-party providers.
• Personalization: Your preferences help us tailor content, targeted offers, and personalized ads across our website and affiliated channels.
• Communication: We may send notifications regarding significant updates, policy changes, or promotional offers relevant to your use of the platform.
• Security and Maintenance: Data analysis is conducted to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent activities and security threats. Regular performance evaluations are also conducted for improved functionality.
• Legal Compliance: If legally required, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes, enforce our terms, or safeguard user safety.

3. Third-Party Privacy and Data Sharing

• External Links and Services: Uniq.me is not responsible for privacy practices on external sites linked through third-party integrations. We advise users to review privacy settings on external services.
• Advertising Partners and Analytics: Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We may use analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand website usage in aggregate form, which helps in developing features and optimizing performance.

4. User Rights and Choices

• Access, Correction, and Deletion: You have the right to access, update, or delete personal data collected by Uniq.me. Deletion requests may affect access to services.
• Opt-Out Options: Although we do not currently sell user data, a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" option is available should policies change.
• Non-Discrimination: Exercising your rights will not result in discrimination; however, limitations may arise if deletion affects service functionality.

5. Children’s Privacy

• Age Restriction: Uniq.me is restricted to users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors, and any identified minor data will be deleted immediately upon notification.
• Any kind of Adult 18+ content is prohibited on uniQ.me.

6. Data Security

• Safeguards: Uniq.me implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and users are encouraged to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

7. Location Data and Social Media Widgets

• Location Data: We may collect data related to your geographic location, either through your IP address or through third-party plugins such as Google Maps.
• Social Media Widgets: Our platform integrates social media features (e.g., Facebook “Like” button) that may use cookies or other tracking tools. Your interactions with these features are subject to the privacy policies of the respective social media providers.

8. Updates and Changes

• Policy Modifications: Uniq.me reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via the website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact Information

• For questions, concerns, or data requests, please reach out to support@uniq.me.

10. Additional Legal Compliance

• This policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

By using Uniq.me, you confirm understanding and acceptance of these privacy practices.