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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5 March 2025

Blue Tick is a product of Malgas Tech.

Welcome to Blue Tick ! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Blue Tick, we collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name, username, email address, phone number
Profile information (bio, profile picture, links, etc.)
Payment details (if applicable for subscriptions or monetization features)

1.2 Content & Activity

Posts, comments, likes, shares, and interactions
Messages and communications with other users
Followers and engagement metrics

1.3 Technical & Device Information

IP address, browser type, device information
Cookies and tracking technologies
Log data (access times, pages viewed, crashes, etc.)

1.4 Location Data

Approximate location based on IP address
GPS data (if enabled by user)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and personalize the Blue Tick experience
To improve, troubleshoot, and analyze platform performance
To facilitate communication between users
To send notifications, updates, and promotional messages (you can opt-out)
To ensure safety, security, and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

3.1 With Other Users

Public posts, profile information, and interactions are visible to others
Messages are private but may be reported for policy violations

3.2 With Third-Party Service Providers

Hosting, analytics, payment processing, and advertising services
These providers must adhere to data protection agreements

3.3 For Legal & Safety Reasons

If required by law or to protect Blue Tick, its users, or others
To investigate fraud, security threats, or harmful activity

4. Your Rights & Choices

4.1 General User Rights

Access & Update: You can update or delete your information in your account settings.
Privacy Controls: Adjust visibility settings for your profile and posts.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data.
Account Deletion: Delete your account at any time (some data may be retained for legal reasons).
Cookie Settings: Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

4.2 GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data in specific cases.
Right to Data Portability: Request to transfer your data to another provider.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing or legitimate interests.
Lodging a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

4.3 CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect and how we use it.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data).
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To make a CCPA request, contact us at: [email protected]

4.4 POPIA Compliance (For South African Users)

If you are a South African user, you have rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA):

Right to Notification: You have the right to be informed when your personal data is being collected.
Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
Right to Deletion: You can request that your personal information be deleted under certain conditions.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
Right to Data Security: We are required to protect your data and notify you in case of a data breach.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing information.