# Privacy Policy

_Last updated: June 17, 2026_

## 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Socialite ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our services, including our website and any related applications (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

## 2. Information We Collect

### Information You Provide

- **Account information:** name, email address, username, and password when you register.
- **Profile information:** profile picture, bio, and other details you choose to add.
- **Content:** posts, comments, messages, and other content you create or share.

### Information Collected Automatically

- **Log data:** IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring URLs.
- **Device information:** hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers.
- **Usage data:** how you interact with our Services, features you use, and actions you take.
- **Cookies and similar technologies:** we use cookies to maintain sessions and remember your preferences.

### Information from Third Parties

- If you connect a third-party account (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive basic profile information from that service.

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Create and manage your account
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Personalize your experience and show relevant content
- Send transactional emails (e.g., account verification, password resets)
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the platform
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations

## 4. How We Share Your Information

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

- **Service providers:** third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- **Other users:** content you post publicly is visible to other users of the platform.
- **Legal requirements:** we may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
- **Business transfers:** if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- **With your consent:** we may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

## 5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 7).

## 6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- **Access:** request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- **Correction:** request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- **Deletion:** request that we delete your account and personal data.
- **Portability:** request your data in a machine-readable format.
- **Opt-out:** unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

## 8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

## 9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

## 10. Contact Us

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

**Socialite**
Email: m@xsocialite.xyz
