Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to jivez.xyz. This Privacy Policy describes how jivez.xyz ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you" or "your") of our website, jivez.xyz, and any related services (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our Service. The types of information we collect fall into the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, password, and any other details you choose to provide.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your user profile, such as a profile picture, biography, or location.
• User Content: Content you create, upload, or share through the Service, such as posts, comments, messages, or files.
• Communication Data: When you contact us via email or other channels, we collect the content of your message and your contact details.
• Transaction Data: If you make purchases through our Service, we collect billing information, payment details, and transaction history. Note: We use third-party payment processors and do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you use the Service, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: Details about how you interact with our Service, such as clickstream data, features used, and search queries.
• Location Data: Approximate location information derived from your IP address or, if you permit it, precise location data from your device.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services. For example, if you choose to log in via a social media account (like Google or Facebook), we may receive your profile information as permitted by your settings on that platform.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate, secure, and deliver the functionality of our Service, including account creation, authentication, customer support, and processing transactions.
• To Improve and Personalize: To understand how our Service is used, develop new features, and personalize your experience, such as showing relevant content or recommendations.
• To Communicate with You: To send you administrative messages, service updates, security alerts, and support responses. With your consent, we may also send promotional communications.
• For Security and Protection: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security risks, technical issues, or violations of our Terms of Service.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
• For Business Operations: To conduct data analysis, audits, and research to improve our business and Service.

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those described here without notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support, email delivery). These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are contractually obligated to protect it.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset, subject to a promise of confidentiality.
• With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
• Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, analytics, or other business purposes.

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) technology.
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning.
• Access controls to restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to collect and track information about your activity on our Service.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, security).
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service, allowing us to improve performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track ad campaign performance (if applicable).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service