(Effective date 07/23/2024)

Our Social Media App ("TRND") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and safeguard that information when you use our App, particularly with regards to real-time location data. By using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1 Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Information:

When you create an account, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number and/or profile picture. 

1.2 Location Information:

In order to provide real time location updates, TRND may collect and use your precise location data, including but not limited to GPS coordinates, Wi-Fi signals, and any additional location services provided by your device. 

1.2.1 Live location data is stored anonymously and not linked to any personal account.

1.2.2 Address added by users will be linked to your personal account and may be viewable by other users.

1.3 Usage Information:

TRND can collect information on how you use that app; such as, but not limited to: content viewed and interacted with, frequency and duration of all such activities, and features used. 

2 Use of Information:

2.1 Real-Time Location Updates:

TRND uses your location information to provide real-time updates on the map, allowing all users to see accurate locations that are trending due to user traffic. 

2.2 Personalization:

TRND may use your personal information and tendencies in order to personalize your experience on the APP such as suggesting relevant events, content, and groups based on your location and interests. 

2.3 Analytics and Improvements:

TRND may analyze aggregated data to better understand user preferences, trends, and usage patterns in order to improve the apps functionality, features, and user experiences.

2.4 Communication and Support:

TRND may use your contact information that you provide when signing up, to communicate with you any important updates, notifications, technical issues, deals and promotions, or to respond to any inquiries or feedback. 

3 Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:

TRND may engage with third-party services in order to perform functions on our behalf

3.1.1 Such as Hosting,data storage, analytics, and customer support. 

3.1.2 These providers will only have access to limited personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services

3.1.3 The services are bound by confidentiality obligations.

3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection:

TRND may disclose your information if required by law or in a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect TRND and our users rights/safety, investigate fraud and security issues, or enforce or current Terms Of Service.

3.3 Aggregated or De-identified Information:

TRND may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not personally identify you with third parties for purposes such as: research, analytics, and improving our services. 

4 Data Security:

4.1 Safeguards

TRND employs various technical and organizational measures to safeguard the information you provide. We use encryption, access control, data minimization, incident response, and regular internal security assessments

4.1.1 Users are encouraged to maintain the security of their own accounts by creating strong passwords and not sharing login credentials with others.

4.2 Child Privacy

TRND uses certain parameters when a user is going through the registration process to ensure that access is prevented for anyone under the age of 18.

4.2.1 Liability Limitation: While the App takes measures to prevent access by underage users, it cannot be held liable for situations where adults sign up for underage individuals or allow them to use their account.

4.2.2 Parental Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of parents or legal guardians to monitor and supervise their child's use of the App.

4.2.3 Monitoring and Reporting: The App encourages users to report any instances where an underage user gains access to the App or uses another user's account without authorization, so that appropriate actions can be taken.

5 Updates to Privacy Policy:

5.1 Notification of Changes:

Whenever this privacy policy is updated, users will be notified through a prominent notice on the APP or via email.

5.1.1 Users will be barred from continuing to use the app unless the privacy policy updates and is accepted. 

5.2 Consent to Changes: 

By continuing to use the app after accepting the prompt of the revised Privacy Policy , users are considered to have accepted said changes.

5.3 Access to Previous Versions:

Previous iterations of the app and privacy policy are archived, restricted, and made available only upon a substantiated and worthwhile request.

6 Contact Us

6.1 Contact Information: 

For any inquiries regarding TRND, please reach out to the app’s team through the following means;

Email: support@trnd.place

Users can use the provided contact information to reach out to the App for clarification, assistance, or to exercise their rights regarding their personal information.

6.2 Response Time: 

TRND commits to responding to privacy-related inquiries or requests within a reasonable timeframe, acknowledging that certain requests may require more time to process.

6.3 User Rights: 

The privacy policy informs users about their rights regarding their personal information, such as the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, or delete their data, and provides guidance on how to exercise those rights.