Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 September 2025
Last Updated: 17 September 2025

Jokey© ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Service:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, username
• Profile photo or avatar
• User-generated content (e.g., photos, videos, comments)
• Any information you voluntarily submit

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version, unique identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, crash logs)
• IP address and approximate location
• Push notification tokens

c. Information from Third Parties

• If you sign in via third-party services (e.g., Apple, Google), we collect basic profile information as allowed by those services.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve the Service
• Create and manage your user account
• Enable social features (following, liking, commenting)
• Send push notifications (likes, follows, mentions, etc.)
• Personalize in-app content (not advertising)
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms

3. Legal Bases (for GDPR Users)

• Consent (e.g., notifications, optional features)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., account creation)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., app security, improvement)
• Legal obligation (e.g., to comply with law enforcement)

4. CCPA Rights (California)

• Right to know what we collect
• Right to request deletion
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don’t sell)
• Right to non-discrimination

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., Firebase, analytics tools)
• Cloud storage providers
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, if legally required
• Other users, only as part of public actions (e.g., usernames visible when liking posts)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Jokey does not use cookies or device identifiers for advertising or cross-app tracking. Limited cookies or identifiers may be used only for:

• Authentication (e.g., keeping you logged in)
• App functionality and performance
• Aggregated analytics to improve the Service

No data is collected for targeted or behavioral advertising.

7. Ads & Monetization

Jokey is free to use. Ads may appear in the Service to support platform operations. Currently, ads shown in Jokey are not personalized using tracking across apps or websites. If we introduce personalized advertising in the future, we will first request your permission through Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.

8. Push Notifications

With your permission, we may send you push notifications (e.g., when someone follows you or interacts with your posts). You can opt out at any time in your device settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as:

• You have an active account, or
• It is necessary for the purposes described in this policy

You may delete your account at any time. Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

10. Your Rights

a. GDPR (EEA/UK users): Access, correct, delete, withdraw consent, request portability, object to processing.

b. CCPA (California residents): Know what is collected, request deletion, opt out of sale (not applicable—we don’t sell), equal service guaranteed.

📧 To exercise your rights, contact us: support@jokescommunity.com

11. Data Security

We use encryption, access control, and secure storage to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

13. International Users

Your data may be transferred and processed internationally. We rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or email. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:
📧 support@jokescommunity.com
🏢 Dubai, United Arab Emirates