Privacy Policy for Online Tribes

Effective Date: 01.01.2025

At Damian Jablonski Tribe, we take the privacy of our users seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use Online Tribes (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the App, we may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, username, profile picture, bio, email address, gender, and any other information you provide during registration.
• Profile Information: You can upload a profile picture, edit your bio, and update other personal details within the app.
• Tribe Information: When you create or join a tribe, we collect details such as tribe name, tribe type, themes, criteria, and membership rules.
• Messages and Communication: We collect content from your direct messages, group chats, and tribe interactions, including any multimedia shared (photos, videos, files).

1.2 Usage Data

• Posts and Interactions: We collect data on the posts you create, like, comment on, and share, as well as tribes you create or participate in.
• Activity Logs: We track your usage activity, including tribe searches, tribe invitations, tribe requests, and activity charts showing user and tribe activity.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including your IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.

1.3 Payment Information

• Subscription Plans: When you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment information (such as credit card details or other payment methods) through our secure payment gateway.
• Transaction History: We retain a history of all payments and transactions made within the app.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the App: We use your information to create and manage your account, facilitate tribe creation and participation, and enable core app functionality such as posting, messaging, tribe management, and notifications.
• To Improve User Experience: We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with the App and improve features such as tribe recommendations, search filters, and tribe invitations.
• To Process Payments: We use your payment information to process subscription payments and provide access to premium features.
• To Communicate with You: We send push notifications and emails related to app activity, such as tribe invitations, direct messages, and tribe updates.
• To Ensure Safety and Security: We monitor activity to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or any activities that violate our terms of service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, processing payments, and improving functionality (e.g., Firebase, payment processors).
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other users or third parties when you provide explicit consent (e.g., when sharing posts or tribes publicly).

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App’s services. We may also retain certain information for legal, tax, or audit purposes.

5. Your Rights

As a user of the App, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Rectification: You can access and update your personal information, including profile details, at any time through your account settings.
• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and all associated personal data by contacting us at franek@online-tribes.com.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for the collection and use of your data at any time by closing your account.

6. Security

We use industry-standard encryption technologies and security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through in-app notifications. Your continued use of the App after any changes means that you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Damian Jablonski Tribe
Email: franek@online-tribes.com
Address: Warsaw Poland