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📜 Privacy Policy for Chic UGC
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Chic UGC (hereinafter, “Chic UGC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a platform operated by Yimpy LLC, headquartered at 4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE Suite L818, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data when you use Chic UGC, in compliance with applicable data protection laws such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other international regulations.
🔍 1. Data We Collect
We collect different categories of data depending on how you interact with our platform:
a) Data You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, date of birth.
- Profile Details: Username, bio, photos, videos, preferences.
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method (processed securely by third-party providers).
- Sensitive Data: Any content that may reveal racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or other special categories, only with your explicit consent.
b) Data We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, device ID, operating system, app version, language settings, network status.
- Usage Data: Login times, activity logs, interactions with other users, error reports.
- Location Data: Approximate or precise geolocation (with consent) to enable relevant features.
c) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for:
- Session management
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase)
- Personalized content & advertising
See our Cookie Policy for details.
🎯 2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes, based on Article 6 GDPR and applicable law:
- Service Delivery & Contract Fulfillment: To create and manage your account, provide platform functionality, and process payments.
- Consent-Based Processing: For marketing communications, push notifications, and processing sensitive data.
- Legitimate Interest: To enhance user experience, prevent fraud, and improve platform security.
- Legal Obligations: Compliance with tax, anti-fraud, and regulatory requirements.
🤝 3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal data. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processors, and marketing partners under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Corporate Transactions: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court orders, or government authorities.
- User-Visible Data: Public profile elements such as username, profile picture, and uploaded content.
🌍 4. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. We implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
⏳ 5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services and maintain your account.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
🔐 6. Data Security
We apply technical and organizational security measures such as:
- Encryption (TLS 1.2/1.3) for data in transit.
- Secure storage on servers with restricted access.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing.
However, no transmission over the Internet can be 100% secure, and you acknowledge this inherent risk.
👤 7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Rectification: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Delete your account and related data.
- Data Portability: Obtain a machine-readable copy of your data.
- Objection & Restriction: Limit or object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw Consent: At any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
- File a Complaint: With your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@chicugc.com (or use our contact form).
👶 8. Children’s Privacy
Chic UGC is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
🔗 9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies.
📢 10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. When we do, we will:
- Post the revised version with the updated date.
- Notify you via email or in-app message if the changes are significant.
📞 11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:
📍 Address:
Yimpy LLC – 4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE Suite L818, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA
📧 Email: privacy@chicugc.com
📞 Hotline: +1 505-601-4433
🌐 Website: https://yimpy.app
