Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sqirk (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service.

By using Sqirk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect solely to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your requests for viewing private profiles
• Improve and optimize our service performance
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns for service enhancement

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic service functionality
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Analytics Cookies: Anonymous usage statistics (optional)

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety & Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection by:

• Using servers in jurisdictions with strong data protection laws
• Implementing standard contractual clauses with service providers
• Ensuring GDPR compliance for European users
• Anonymizing all data before international transfers

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

• Session Data: Deleted immediately after session ends
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for 30 days
• Security Logs: Retained for 7 days for security purposes
• Error Logs: Retained for 24 hours for debugging

8. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular security updates and patches
• Employee training on data protection

9. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

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

11. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Website notifications
• Email notifications (if provided)
• In-app announcements

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (234) 567-890
• Address: 123 Tech Street, Suite 456, New York, NY 10001
• Data Protection Officer: [email protected]