Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

Welcome to Haiyvee, a social media platform designed to help users connect with others nearby. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. Please take a moment to read and understand how your data is handled.

Information Collection and Use

To provide you with a seamless experience and improve our platform’s performance, we collect various types of information.

Personal Identification Information

  • Full Name – collected during registration, visible unless hidden.
  • Username – your public identity for interactions.
  • Email Address – used for verification, notices, updates.
  • Phone Number (optional) – for 2FA or account recovery.
  • Date of Birth – to verify legal age and customize experience.
  • Gender (optional) – for personalization.
  • Profile Picture (optional) – makes your profile identifiable.

Location Information

We collect GPS coordinates (via your device) and IP address to enable location-based features. You can disable this in device settings, but some features may not work.

Usage Data

  • Device Information (type, OS, browser)
  • App Interactions (likes, comments, shares)
  • Log Data (IP, access times, diagnostics)
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies

User-Generated Content

Posts, messages, profile updates and media you upload are stored to enable interactions with others.

Permissions

  • Location Access – for nearby users & events
  • Camera/Photos – for posts & profile
  • Contacts – to suggest connections
  • Push Notifications – for updates & alerts
  • Storage – for uploads & caching
  • Microphone – for voice features
  • Background Activity – content refresh & notifications
  • SMS – OTP for login/verification

Age Restriction

Users must be at least 16 years old. Users 16–18 may need parental consent. Under 16 accounts will be deleted.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide & maintain services (account, messaging, features)
  • Personalize content & recommendations
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, promotions
  • Display ads (via Google AdSense)
  • Ensure platform security & prevent fraud
  • Analyze trends & improve services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with service providers (cloud, analytics, payment), Google AdSense, for legal compliance, business transfers, or international data transfers with safeguards.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for analytics, personalization and ads. You can manage preferences in your browser or device settings.

Data Security

  • Encrypted storage
  • Strict access control
  • Firewalls & intrusion detection
  • Regular security audits

We encourage using strong passwords and enabling 2FA for extra security.

User Rights and Control

  • Access/update profile data
  • Correct inaccurate info
  • Delete your account/data
  • Opt-out of marketing
  • Disable location tracking
  • Request data portability

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data as long as necessary to provide services. Accounts can be deleted (with 30-day reactivation window). Deleted data may persist in backups for up to 90 days.

Data Sharing (Msg91 & Google Ads)

We share limited data with Msg91 for SMS/email/push notifications and Google Ads for ad targeting. Both must comply with GDPR, CCPA and similar laws.

Children’s Privacy

The platform is not for children under 16. If we discover such accounts, they will be deleted. Parents can contact us to report.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and notify you of significant changes. Please review periodically.

Google AdSense and Advertising

Ads may be personalized based on your activity and interests. You can manage ad preferences in Google settings.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights:
📧 info@haiyvee.com
📧 contact@haiyvee.com