Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2, 2026
Welcome to Flockyn ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture, and password when you create an account
- Profile Data: Hobbies, interests, skill levels, bio, and other profile information you choose to share
- Communication Data: Messages, posts, and other content you share through the App
- Transaction Data: Payment information, billing address, and purchase history when you make transactions
- Portfolio Content: Photos, videos, and other media you upload to showcase your skills
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features accessed, time spent on features, interaction patterns
- Location Data: With your permission, we may collect location data to show nearby communities and events
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and app crashes
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Connect you with hobby communities and like-minded individuals
- Facilitate communication between users
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send notifications about events, messages, and activities
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Ensure the safety and security of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Other Users: Your profile information, posts, and community activity are visible to other users based on your privacy settings
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform (payment processors, cloud storage, analytics)
- Community Administrators: Community admins may see member activity within their communities
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls limiting who can view your data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Opt-out: Disable notifications and marketing communications
- Location: Control location sharing through your device settings
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
Flockyn is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Services
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us