Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HacoSocial. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social media platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use HacoSocial, we collect information that you provide directly:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Profile picture, cover image, bio, location
• Content: Posts, comments, replies, images you upload
• Communications: Feedback and messages you send us

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

If you sign in using Google, we receive:

• Your name and email address
• Your profile picture
• Basic profile information

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use HacoSocial:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
• Activity Logs: Login times, user actions (for admin analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Enable account creation, posting, social interactions
• Personalization: Customize your experience and content feed
• Communication: Send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform
• Improvements: Develop new features and improve existing ones
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is public and visible to other users:

• Your name and profile picture
• Your bio and location (if provided)
• Your posts and comments
• Your followers and following lists

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate HacoSocial:

• MongoDB: Database hosting
• Uploadcare: Image hosting and processing
• Resend: Email delivery service
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment

4.3 OAuth Providers

When you sign in with Google, your authentication is handled by Google according to their privacy policy.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database connections
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.

6.2 Delete Content

You can delete your posts, comments, and other content at any time.

6.3 Account Deletion

You can request account deletion by contacting us or through your account settings. For detailed instructions, please visit our Data Deletion Instructions page. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Email Communications

You will receive essential account-related emails (verification, password reset). We do not send marketing emails without your consent.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we need to retain it for legal obligations.

8. Children's Privacy

HacoSocial is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

11. Third-Party Links

HacoSocial may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Your Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

13.2 CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether we sell or disclose your information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of the sale of your information (we do not sell personal information)

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: socialhaco@gmail.com

Support: socialhaco@gmail.com

Website: https://hacosocial.com

15. Data Protection Officer

For questions about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: socialhaco@gmail.com