📋 Introduction

Welcome to CWorld! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use the CWorld application.

📊 1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a) Account Information

• Full Name: To display on your profile
• Username: Unique identifier for your account
• Email Address: For communication and account verification
• Date of Birth: To verify age (minimum 13 years old)
• Gender: To improve user experience
• Profile Picture: Optional
• Location: Optional, for local discovery features

b) User-Generated Content

• Photos and videos you upload
• Posts and comments
• Direct messages
• Stories
• Interactions (likes, comments, shares)

c) Usage Data

• Your activity within the app (posts viewed, accounts followed)
• Engagement metrics (time spent, interactions)
• Searches and queries
• Usage history and timestamps

d) Device Information

• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• Language settings
• Unique device identifiers
• Network information

🎯 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a) Operating and Maintaining the App

• Providing core app features (posts, messages, profiles)
• Authenticating and verifying accounts
• Managing your account and preferences

b) Personalization and Improvement

• Customizing news feed and suggested content
• Improving discovery algorithms
• Providing enhanced recommendations

c) Communication

• Sending app notifications
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Informing you about updates and new features

d) Security and Safety

• Detecting and preventing fraud and suspicious activity
• Protecting user rights and safety
• Enforcing Terms of Service and Community Standards

e) Analytics and Research

• Analyzing usage patterns
• Conducting research and development
• Measuring feature effectiveness

🔄 3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following cases:

a) With Other Users

• Information you choose to share publicly (posts, profile, comments)
• Information visible to followers based on your privacy settings

b) With Service Providers

• Firebase & Google Cloud: For data storage and hosting
• Google Play Services: For authentication and analytics
• Email Service Providers: For communications
• We require all service providers to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes

c) For Legal Compliance

• When requested by legal authorities
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To respond to legal claims

d) To Protect Rights

• To protect our rights, property, and safety
• To protect the rights and safety of our users
• To prevent fraud or illegal activity

💾 4. Data Storage and Retention

Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure servers managed by Firebase and Google Cloud Platform. Your data may be stored in multiple data centers for redundancy and performance.

Retention Period

• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion, your data is deleted within 30 days
• Deleted Content: Deleted content is removed from servers within 90 days
• Backups: Data may remain in backups for up to an additional 90 days
• Legally Required Data: We may retain some data longer if legally required

⚖️ 5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

a) Access and Update

• Access your personal information through app settings
• Update or correct your information at any time

b) Deletion

• Delete your account and all associated data
• Delete specific content (posts, photos, comments)
• For full deletion: Settings → Account → Delete Account

c) Export

• Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format
• Contact us at: support@cworld.vip

d) Object to Processing

• Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Opt-out of marketing communications

e) Data Portability

• Right to transfer your data to another service
• Receive data in structured, commonly used format

🔐 6. Security

We use multiple security measures to protect your information:

Technical Measures

• Encryption: Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Authentication: Secure authentication with two-factor authentication option
• Firewalls: Network infrastructure protection
• Intrusion Detection: Monitoring for suspicious activity
• Security Audits: Regular security testing and audits

Organizational Measures

• Limited data access (need-to-know basis only)
• Employee training on data privacy and security
• Data security policies and procedures
• Incident response plans

🍪 7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• User Preferences: Saving language and privacy settings
• Authentication: Keeping you logged in
• Analytics: Understanding how you use the app
• Performance: Improving app speed and performance
• Security: Detecting fraudulent and suspicious activities

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.

👶 8. Children's Privacy

• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• We request date of birth during registration to verify age
• If we learn a child under 13 has provided information, we will delete the account immediately
• If you are a parent and believe your child provided information, contact us: support@cworld.vip

For information on child safety, see our Child Safety Standards

🔄 9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through:

• In-app notification
• Email (if you provided an email address)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the app after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.

📜 10. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable laws and regulations, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• For users in the European Union
• Right to access, rectification, deletion, and data portability
• Transparent and lawful data processing

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

• For users in California, USA
• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to delete personal data
• Right to opt-out of data sale (we don't sell your data)

Saudi Data Protection Laws

• Compliance with Saudi Personal Data Protection System
• Protection of personal data for residents of Saudi Arabia