Privacy Policy – Peach Collar Club India Pvt Ltd

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use Peach Collar.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Demographic details (e.g., profession, location, interests)
• Profile content (photos, bios, social media links)
• Messages and posts made within the platform
• Event registrations, feedback, surveys

B. Automatically Collected Information:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• App usage data (features accessed, time spent)
• Cookies and similar technologies (for functionality and analytics)

C. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6):

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests
• Protection of vital interests

2. How We Use Your Information

A. We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your user experience
• Facilitate networking and mentorship opportunities
• Communicate updates, events, and relevant offers
• Monitor safety and enforce our Terms & Community Guidelines
• Analyze platform usage for development and feedback
• Comply with legal obligations

B. Use of Personal Data for Audience Matching and Analytics:
We may share limited, hashed personal information (such as your email address or phone number) with third-party platforms like Meta (Facebook) and Google for the purpose of audience matching or lookalike audience creation, subject to your consent.

This helps us deliver relevant content and promotions to users with similar interests. These third parties are not authorized to use your information for any other purpose.

You may opt out at any time by emailing us at community@peachcollar.club or changing preferences in your account settings.

C. Sharing of Information:

• With service providers who assist in platform operation (e.g., email delivery, hosting)
• In anonymized, aggregated form for reporting or research
• If legally required (e.g., to comply with law enforcement)
• With your consent (e.g., partnerships, networking opportunities)

D. Data Security:
We use encryption, access controls, and secure servers to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and you share data at your own risk.

E. Your Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at community@peachcollar.club.

F. Consent Mechanisms:

• Clickwrap Agreements: Explicit checkboxes for Terms and Privacy
• Granular Opt-Ins: For marketing and profiling
• Cookie Consent Banners: With opt-in/opt-out as required
• Double Opt-in (Email): Where required

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

8. Third-Party Links

We may link to external websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies separately.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

9.1 Types of Cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
• Performance/Analytics Cookies
• Functionality Cookies
• Advertising and Tracking Cookies

9.2 User Choices:

• Consent banners
• Browser settings
• In-app cookie management panel
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use after changes indicates your acceptance. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or app notifications.

11. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Email us at community@peachcollar.club.