Social Media Privacy Guidelines | Effective Date: February 10, 2025
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure environment for creators and fans to connect. These Social Media Privacy Guidelines outline how we handle personal information, the measures we take to protect it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Data Collection
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect include:
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, date of birth, email address, username, and password. Optional fields like profile pictures or bios are also stored if provided.
- Content and Interactions: Posts, videos, photos, messages, comments, and other content you share, as well as interactions like likes or follows.
- Payment Information: For creators receiving payments or fans making purchases, we collect necessary payment details (e.g., credit card numbers) but do not store payment information; this is handled by secure third-party processors.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use this site, such as pages visited, time spent, and device information (e.g., IP address, browser type).
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to track usage, personalize content, and improve functionality.
2. Data Usage
We use your data to:
- Provide Services: Enable account creation, content sharing, and payment processing.
- Personalize Experience: Recommend creators or content based on your interests and interactions.
- Ensure Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or abuse through moderation tools.
- Communicate: Send notifications, updates, or promotional messages (with your consent where required).
- Analytics: Improve our platform by analyzing usage trends and user behavior.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree, such as sharing your profile with a third-party service for promotional purposes.
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage) who assist in operating this site, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
- Safety and Security: To protect the safety of users or the public, such as reporting illegal activity.
4. User Control and Rights
You have control over your data and privacy settings:
- Access and Update: You can view and edit your account information at any time through your profile settings.
- Delete Data: Request deletion of your account or specific content, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications or certain data tracking (e.g., personalized ads).
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Privacy Settings: Adjust who can see your profile, content, posts, or activity (e.g., public, followers only, private).
5. Data Security
We take robust measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (using HTTPS) and at rest.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data, and access is logged and monitored.
- Secure Payment Processing: Payments are handled by PCI-compliant third-party processors.
- Regular Audits: We conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address risks.
6. Third-Party Integrations
We may integrate with third-party services (e.g., social media logins, payment providers, analytics tools). When you use these integrations:
- Third-Party Privacy Policies Apply: Review the privacy policies of these services, as they govern their data practices.
- Data Sharing: We only share the minimum data necessary for the integration to function.
7. Cookies and Tracking
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for platform functionality, such as maintaining login sessions.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand user behavior and improve services.
- Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver targeted ads, with your consent where required.
- Do Not Track (DNT): We honor browser DNT settings where applicable.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We ensure compliance with international data protection laws, such as GDPR or CCPA, where applicable.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights, including:
- GDPR (EU): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to data processing, and data portability. For full rights, click here
- CCPA (California): Right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales. For full rights, click here
To exercise these rights, contact us at team@fansfam.com
11. Changes to Privacy Guidelines
We may update these guidelines to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of this site after such changes constitutes your acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at team@fansfam.com