howyum Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account details (e.g., email, username, profile photo)
• Content you upload (photos, reviews, comments)
• Messages and interactions with other users

b. Automatically Collected Data

• Device info (model, OS version, language)
• Usage data (features used, screens visited)
• IP address and app interaction logs
• Cookies or local storage for performance and login

2. How We Use Your Information

• Operate and improve the Services
• Personalize your feed and recommendations
• Enable social features (likes, comments, follows)
• Respond to reports and keep the community safe
• Communicate with you about updates or support

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information:

• With service providers (e.g., analytics, moderation tools)
• When required by law or to respond to legal requests
• To protect our rights, users, and the public

We may also share aggregated, anonymized data for analytics or research.

4. Your Choices and Controls

You can:

• Edit or delete your content anytime
• Block or report users
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Manage app permissions through your device settings

To make a request, contact: support@howyum.com

5. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Please keep your password private.

6. Children's Privacy

howyum is not intended for children under 13. If you're under 18, please use the app with parental consent. If we learn we've collected data from someone under 13, we'll delete it promptly.

7. International Users

By using howyum, you agree to the transfer and processing of your data in countries where we operate. These may have different data protection laws than your country.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you if we make significant changes. Continued use of howyum means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of ADGM.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or your data, reach out to:
📩 support@howyum.com