Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/20/2023
At Bites.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social networking platform and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including but not limited to your name, email address, username, profile information, and any other information you choose to provide when creating an account or using the Platform. We may also collect information from your social media profiles if you choose to connect them to your account.
1.2. Usage and Device Information
We may collect information about your use of the Platform, such as your IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information helps us understand how you interact with the Platform and improve our services.
1.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your usage patterns and preferences. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and enable us to recognize you and provide a personalized experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:
2.1. Providing and Personalizing the Platform
We use your information to create and maintain your account, authenticate you when you log in, and personalize your experience on the Platform. This includes displaying relevant content, suggesting connections, and customizing features and advertisements based on your interests.
2.2. Communication
We may use your contact information to send you administrative updates, service-related notifications, and promotional communications. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.
2.3. Improving and Analyzing the Platform
We analyze user behavior and preferences to improve the functionality, performance, and security of the Platform. This includes monitoring usage patterns, troubleshooting issues, and conducting research and analysis to enhance user experience.
2.4. Protecting Rights and Safety
We may use your information to enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights and the rights of others, investigate fraud, and ensure the safety and security of the Platform and its users.
- Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating, maintaining, and enhancing the Platform. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.
3.2. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request. We may also disclose your information to enforce our legal rights, protect against fraud, and investigate or take action regarding illegal activities or violations of our Terms of Service.
3.3. Aggregated and Anonymized Information
We may aggregate and anonymize your information to create statistical or demographic data that cannot be used to identify you individually. We may use and disclose this aggregated information for various purposes, including analytics, research, marketing, and improving our services.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and you provide your information at your own risk.
- Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from
