Privacy Policy

 Last Updated: December 3, 2024

Flock Social Technologies, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Flock application (“App”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We collect the following types of information when you use Flock:

• Profile information, such as your name, profile picture and birthdate.
• Contact details provided during account creation, such as email and/or phone number.

• Real-time location data to enable map features, nearby user visibility, and location sharing in chats.

• Information about your interactions with the App, including features accessed, messages sent, and time spent on the platform.

• Details about your device, such as device model, operating system, unique identifiers, and IP address.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: Enable core App features like location sharing, maps, and chats.
• To Improve the App: Analyze user behavior to enhance functionality, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• To Communicate: Send notifications, updates, or promotional content (you can opt out of promotional messages).
• To Ensure Safety: Monitor activity to detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms and Conditions.

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

We may share anonymized and aggregated data with our developers and trusted partners for analytics, product development, and feature improvements.

We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

We may share your information in other ways with your explicit consent.

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data unless required to retain it for legal obligations.

We provide you with the ability to control your privacy preferences:

• Profile Settings: Switch between public and private modes to control who can view your information.
• Location Sharing: Enable or disable location sharing via your device settings.
• Data Access and Deletion: Request a copy of your data or delete your account by contacting us at Support@flocksocial.co.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Flock is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

If you are accessing Flock outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your location.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the App or email. Your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: Support@flocksocial.co