# Privacy Policy for Wibely
**Effective Date: August 20, 2025**
**Last Updated: August 20, 2025**
Welcome to Wibely ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by WIBELY PTY LIMITED. 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 mobile application Wibely (the "App") and our website www.wibely.com.
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use our App.
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.
### 2.1 Information You Provide Directly
**Account Information:**
- Full name
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Bio (optional)
- Website/social links (optional)
**Social Features:**
- Posts and reviews you create
- Comments and likes
- Following/follower relationships
- Content you save or mark as watched/read/listened/played
- Your favorite entertainment items
### 2.2 Information from Third-Party Sign-In Services
When you sign in using Google or Apple:
- Basic profile information (name, email)
- Profile picture
- Authentication tokens
- No passwords are shared with us from these services
### 2.3 Information Collected Automatically
**Device Information:**
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Unique device identifiers (for app functionality only)
- IP address (for security purposes)
**Usage Information:**
- Features you use and how you interact with them
- Content you view, save, or interact with
- Time spent in the app
- Crash reports and performance data
### 2.4 Biometric Data
- We support Face ID/Touch ID for convenient login
- Biometric data is stored securely on your device only
- We only receive confirmation of successful authentication
## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- **Provide Services:** Create and manage your account, enable social features
- **Personalize Experience:** Show relevant content and recommendations
- **Communication:** Send notifications about app features and social interactions
- **Security:** Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- **Improvements:** Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- **Legal Compliance:** Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
## 4. User-Generated Content and Conduct
### 4.1 Your Responsibility for Content
When you post reviews, comments, or other content, you are responsible for:
- **Accuracy:** Ensuring your content is truthful and not misleading
- **Legality:** Not posting illegal, defamatory, or harmful content
- **Respect:** Not posting hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
- **Privacy:** Not sharing others' personal information without consent
- **Intellectual Property:** Not posting copyrighted content without permission
### 4.2 Public Nature of Content
**Please be aware:**
- Reviews and posts may be publicly visible
- Other users can screenshot or share your content
- Once posted, content may be cached or archived by third parties
- Think carefully before posting personal information
### 4.3 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates our Terms of Service
- Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
- Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
- Respond to valid legal requests for user information
## 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
### 4.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Personal Information
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
### 4.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios
We may share your information only in these situations:
**With Your Consent:**
- When you explicitly agree to share information
- When you make your profile public
**Service Providers:**
- Cloud storage providers (AWS) for data hosting
- Analytics services to understand app usage
- Push notification services (Firebase)
**Legal Requirements:**
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect rights, privacy, safety, or property
- To enforce our Terms of Service
**Business Transfers:**
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
## 5. Data Security and Storage
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- **Encryption:** All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- **Secure Authentication:** Password hashing and secure token storage
- **Access Controls:** Limited access to personal information
- **Regular Updates:** Security patches and vulnerability assessments
- **Rate Limiting:** Protection against brute force attacks
### 5.1 Data Storage Location
Information collected from you will be stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is a broadly adopted cloud platform, for such period as required to complete the transaction entered into with you or such period as mandated under applicable laws.
### 5.2 Security Disclaimer
While we take reasonable measures to guard against misuse of personal data submitted by you, we cannot guarantee that someone will not overcome our security measures. Your use of our App constitutes your acceptance of this risk, and by using our services, you waive any right to seek legal relief from us due to any security breach, except where required by law.
## 6. Your Rights and Choices
### 6.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- **Access:** View your personal information in your profile
- **Update:** Edit your profile and preferences
- **Delete:** Delete your account and associated data
- **Export:** Download your data in a portable format
- **Block:** Block other users from interacting with you
### 6.2 Privacy Settings
Control your privacy through:
- Public/Private account settings
- Content visibility preferences
- Notification preferences
- Follow request management
### 6.3 Communication Preferences
- Manage push notifications in app settings
- Control social notifications (likes, comments, follows)
- Opt-out of promotional communications
## 7. Data Retention
- **Active Accounts:** We retain your data while your account is active
- **Deleted Accounts:** Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- **Cached Data:** Temporary data is automatically cleared
- **Legal Obligations:** Some data may be retained longer if required by law
## 8. International Data Transfers
- Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
- By using our App, you consent to these transfers
## 9. Children's Privacy
- Our App is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA)
- We do not knowingly collect information from children
- If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately
## 10. Third-Party Services
Our App uses data from third-party providers:
- **Entertainment Data:** TMDB, JustWatch, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Books, IGDB
- **Authentication:** Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In
- **Analytics:** Firebase Analytics
- **Cloud Infrastructure:** Amazon Web Services (AWS)
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
## 11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access personal information
- Right to equal service and price
## 12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:
**Legal Basis for Processing:**
- Consent: For optional features and marketing
- Contract: To provide our services
- Legitimate Interests: For security and improvements
- Legal Obligations: To comply with laws
**Your Rights:**
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@wibely.com
## 13. Data Protection
For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- **Email:** info@wibely.com
EU residents may also contact their local data protection authority.
## 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending notification for material changes
## 15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Email:** info@wibely.com
**Website:** https://www.wibely.com
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## Appendix: Permissions We Request
### iOS Permissions:
- **Camera:** To take profile photos (optional)
- **Photo Library:** To select profile photos (optional)
- **Face ID/Touch ID:** For secure login (optional)
- **Notifications:** For app updates and social interactions (optional)
### Android Permissions:
- **Camera:** To take profile photos (optional)
- **Storage:** To select profile photos (optional)
- **Biometric:** For secure login (optional)
- **Notifications:** For app updates and social interactions (optional)
All permissions are optional and you can use the core features of the app without granting them.
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## Disclaimers and Limitations
### Disclaimer of Liability
- **Third-Party Content:** We are not responsible for user-generated content. Users are solely responsible for their posts and reviews
- **External Links:** We are not responsible for content on external websites linked from our app
- **Data Accuracy:** Entertainment data is provided by third parties. We do not guarantee its accuracy
- **Service Availability:** We do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability
### Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- We are not liable for loss of data, profits, or reputation
- Our total liability is limited to the amount you've paid us (if any)
### Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from:
- Your use of the app
- Your violation of this policy or our Terms of Service
- Your user-generated content
- Your violation of any rights of another party
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**Your Privacy Matters**
We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data. This policy reflects our dedication to protecting your privacy while providing a social platform for entertainment lovers.