Privacy Policy
Welcome to Tikus! This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Tikus ("Tikus App," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Tikus mobile application and related services ("Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1. User-Provided Information: We may collect the following information you provide when you create an account, post content, send messages, upload profile pictures or videos, or interact with other users:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture or video (if uploaded)
- Other user-generated content, including photos, videos, and descriptions (if applicable)
1.2. Automatically Collected Information: We collect certain information automatically when you use Tikus, including:
- Device information (model, operating system, etc.)
- IP address
- Usage data (app usage statistics, features accessed)
- Cookies (if applicable)
1.3. Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your precise location information to provide location-based features within the app.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information, including image data, for the following purposes:
2.1. To Provide and Improve the Service:
- Deliver and enhance Tikus's features and functionalities.
- Personalize your experience by displaying relevant content and recommendations.
- Analyze user behavior to improve the overall user experience.
2.2. Communications:
- Send you notifications, updates, and promotional messages (you can opt out of promotional emails at any time).
- Respond to your queries and provide customer support.
2.3. Safety and Security:
- Monitor for and prevent fraudulent or inappropriate activity on the platform.
- Maintain the security and integrity of our services.
3. Information Sharing
3.1. With Other Users:
Certain information, such as your profile picture and user-generated content, will be visible to other users as per your privacy settings. You can control who can see your information through your account settings.
3.2. With Third Parties:
- We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the app, such as hosting providers, data analytics services, or customer support platforms.
- We may share your information with business partners, but only for specific purposes outlined in this policy and with your consent.
- We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect the rights and safety of ourselves, our users, or the public.
4. Your Choices
4.1. Account Settings: You can manage your account settings and privacy preferences within the Tikus app. This includes controlling who can see your information, changing your password, and deleting your account.
4.2. Location Data: You can enable or disable location services through your device settings.
4.3. Data Access and Deletion: You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information, including image data, stored by Tikus. You can exercise these rights by contacting us through the methods described in Section 9.
5. Data Collected, Used, and Shared
We collect, use, and share your data, including image data, to provide our services, improve our app, and communicate with you. We may share your data with third-party service providers for these purposes.
6. Children's Privacy
Tikus is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us to have the data removed.
7. Image and Video Information
We collect users' image and video information to provide certain features. This includes but is not limited to profile pictures, uploaded images, and videos shared within the app's messaging, content posting functionalities, or other interactive features. We may also collect metadata associated with these images and videos, such as timestamps and location information, where applicable. We handle this data with care and only use it for purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including image data, from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
9. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notification within the app. Your continued use of Tikus after the changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@tikus.com.
Thank you for using Tikus! 🔥
Last Updated: 13 Feb, 2024.