Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to asQkme ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social polling and matching application.

By using asQkme, 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 service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, display name, and password. Your email address is required during sign up and is used for account authentication, password recovery, and sending you service-related communications.
• Profile Information: We collect information you choose to provide, including your profile picture, first name, last name, and any other details you add to your profile.
• Content You Create: We collect the polls you create (including questions, options, and images), comments you post, and messages you send to other users.
• Voting Data: We collect your poll votes and answers, which are used to match you with other users.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service, including which polls you view, vote on, or comment on.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
• Location Data: We may collect general location information (country) that you choose to provide or that we infer from your usage.
• Log Data: We collect server logs that may include your IP address, access times, and pages viewed.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

• If you sign in using social authentication providers (Google, Facebook, Twitter), we may receive information from those services, such as your name, email address, and profile picture.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to create polls, vote, comment, and interact with other users
• Match you with other users based on your poll answers and preferences
• Facilitate communication between you and matched users or friends
• Send you notifications about matches, friend requests, messages, and other activity
• Personalize your experience and show you relevant content
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Send you service-related communications and updates via email

3.1 Email Communications

We use your email address to send you communications related to the functioning of the website and your account. These emails may include:

• Account verification and authentication emails
• Password reset and security notifications
• Service updates and important announcements
• Notifications about matches, friend requests, messages, and other activity
• Technical and administrative communications

You can opt out of non-essential email communications at any time through your account settings or by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails. However, you may not opt out of essential service-related emails (such as account security notifications, password resets, or important service updates) as these are necessary for the proper functioning of your account and the Service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information, polls, comments, and public activity are visible to other users. When you match with someone or become friends, they can see your profile and communicate with you.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, database management, analytics, and authentication services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4.1 User-Generated Content and Explicit Content Disclaimer

Explicit content, including but not limited to pornographic, sexually explicit, or adult content of any nature, is strictly prohibited on the Service. Users are expressly forbidden from posting, uploading, or transmitting any such content.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, asQkme is not responsible for any explicit, pornographic, sexually explicit, or adult content that users may post, upload, or transmit on the Service. While we provide reporting mechanisms that allow users to report inappropriate content so that it may be reviewed and removed, we do not monitor all content in real-time and cannot guarantee that all prohibited content will be immediately identified or removed.

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• asQkme is not responsible for any explicit or inappropriate content posted by users
• You may encounter content that violates our Terms of Service, including explicit content
• You should use the reporting features available on the Service to report any inappropriate content
• asQkme will make reasonable efforts to review and remove reported content that violates our Terms of Service, but makes no guarantees regarding the timing or completeness of such removal
• Your use of the Service is at your own risk, and you are responsible for your interactions with user-generated content

5. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your data is stored on secure servers and databases. We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us or using account deletion features.
• Correction: You can correct inaccurate information in your profile.
• Email Preferences: You can manage your email communication preferences and opt out of non-essential emails through your account settings or by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain communications, such as push notifications, through your device or account settings.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is restricted to users who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you may not use or access our service.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to verify the child's age and, if confirmed, will delete the child's information from our systems in accordance with applicable law, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our service and to provide us with your personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@asqkme.com
Website: asQkme