Introduction
At Gixi Dance Community ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: Username, email address, and profile information you provide
- Profile Data: Bio, profile pictures, dance preferences, and other information you choose to share
- Content: Videos, images, comments, and other content you upload or create
- Communication Data: Messages you send through our platform
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our app:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- App usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Performance data and crash reports
- Network information (IP address, connection type)
Content and Media
When you upload videos, images, or other content to our platform:
- We store your content on secure servers
- We may generate thumbnails and previews of your content
- We analyze content to ensure compliance with our community guidelines
- We may use content for platform improvement and feature development
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Provide and maintain our dance community platform
- Enable video sharing and social interactions
- Facilitate messaging and communication between users
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
Community Safety
- Monitor content for inappropriate or harmful material
- Investigate reports of abuse or violations
- Enforce our community guidelines and terms of service
- Protect users from harassment and harmful content
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Develop new features and functionality
- Optimize app performance and user experience
- Conduct research and analytics
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Public Information
Information you choose to make public on your profile or in your content will be visible to other users of our platform.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including:
- Cloud storage and hosting services
- Content delivery networks
- Analytics and performance monitoring services
- Customer support tools
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal requests from government authorities
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Protection of our users' rights, property, or safety
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and updates
- Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices for our servers and systems
Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Update or correct your information through your account settings
Deletion and Control
- Delete your account and associated data
- Remove specific content you have uploaded
- Control who can see your content and profile
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
Communication Preferences
- Manage notification settings
- Control marketing communications
- Set privacy preferences for your profile
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you a notification through our app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: support@gixi.com
- Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.