Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 30, 2024 | Xayhem LLC

At Pozt, we believe in transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Data Type	What We Collect	Why We Need It
Location	GPS coordinates when using the app	Core functionality - showing nearby posts
Phone Number	Your verified phone number	Account verification & spam prevention
Device ID	Unique device identifier	Account association & security
Content	Posts, comments, images you create	Providing the service
Usage Data	App interactions, preferences	Improving the experience
Push Token	Device token for notifications	Sending activity alerts

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Essential Functions

Location-Based Feed: Your location determines which posts you see and who sees your posts
Account Security: Phone verification prevents spam and abuse
Notifications: We notify you about comments, upvotes, and activity on your posts

2.2 Service Improvement

Analyzing usage patterns to improve the app
Debugging issues and ensuring stability
Understanding which features are most valuable

2.3 Safety & Moderation

Detecting and removing prohibited content
Preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
Enforcing our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

    We do NOT sell your personal data. We never have and never will sell your information to advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties.
  

3.1 Visible to Other Users

Your posts and comments
Approximate distance from other users (e.g., "0.5 miles away")
Your nickname (if using Pozt+ feature)

Not visible: Your exact location, phone number, or device ID

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted partners who help us operate Pozt:

Railway: Cloud hosting and infrastructure
Twilio: Phone verification (SMS)
Apple: Push notifications and payments
AWS: Image storage

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, such as:

In response to valid legal process (subpoena, court order)
To protect rights, property, or safety
To prevent fraud or security threats

4. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Posts & Comments	Until deleted by user or content policy
Account Data	Until account deletion requested
Location History	Not stored permanently; used only in real-time
Analytics Data	Aggregated and anonymized; kept indefinitely

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption: All data transmitted using TLS 1.3
Secure Storage: Data encrypted at rest
Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and logging

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong device passwords.

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Access & Portability

You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at privacy@pozt.gg.

6.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. This will:

Remove your posts and comments
Delete your phone number and device association
Remove you from our systems within 30 days

To request deletion, visit pozt.gg/support and select "Account Issue."

6.3 Location

You can disable location access in your device settings, but this will prevent Pozt from functioning.

6.4 Notifications

You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

Right to know what data we collect and why
Right to delete your data
Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@pozt.gg.

8. International Users (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including:

Right of access, rectification, and erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (providing the service) and consent (for optional features).

9. Children's Privacy

Pozt is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used Pozt, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Pozt may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through:

In-app notification
Email (if provided)
Updated "Effective Date" on this page

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:

Email: privacy@pozt.gg
Support: pozt.gg/support

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.