Privacy Policy

Parp ("Parp", "we", "our", or "us") operates the Parp mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Parp.

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, profile photo, and optional profile details.
• Content: Reviews ("Parps"), ratings, comments, photos, videos, audio, and other content you upload.
• Engagement Data: Reactions, bookmarks, follows, and interactions with other users' content.
• Communications: Messages you send to us for customer support, feedback, or inquiries.
• Social Login Data: Basic profile information if you sign in using third-party authentication providers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers, and network information.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, interaction patterns, and navigation activity.
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from IP address. Precise location is collected only when you grant permission for location-based features.
• Diagnostics & Log Data: Crash reports, performance logs, and troubleshooting diagnostics.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform.
• Display your Parps, profile, and activity to other users according to your settings.
• Enable discovery by topics, products, services, and locations.
• Generate aggregated AI-powered insights from community content.
• Send notifications related to activity, updates, and product features.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our policies.
• Conduct analytics, research, and service improvements.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Where applicable, we process personal information based on contractual necessity, legitimate interests, legal obligations, and user consent.

3. Parp Insights & Artificial Intelligence

Parp uses artificial intelligence technologies to analyze publicly shared Parps in order to generate aggregated community insights, sentiment summaries, and discovery features.

• AI systems analyze publicly available content.
• Insights are generated from aggregated and anonymized patterns and do not identify individual users.
• Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to improve AI systems and platform functionality.
• AI systems do not make automated decisions affecting individual legal rights.

For more details, see our Data Processing & AI Disclosure.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Information you choose to make public (profiles, Parps, comments, and reactions).
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors that provide hosting, analytics, storage, infrastructure, messaging, and notification services.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data: Statistical or research data that cannot reasonably identify individuals.
• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
• Safety & Protection: To protect the rights, safety, or property of Parp, users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or asset transfers.

All service providers process information under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal or operational requirements.

• Account information is retained while your account remains active.
• If you delete your account, personal data is deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
• Backup systems may temporarily retain encrypted copies before automatic deletion.
• Aggregated or anonymized information may be retained for analytics and AI improvement.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your account and personal data.
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

You may exercise your rights through in-app settings where available or by contacting privacy@parp.app.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to operate the Platform. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Parp is not intended for children under 13 years of age, or a higher minimum age where required by local law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable minimum age. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. Where required, we use legally recognized safeguards such as contractual protections or equivalent mechanisms to ensure your information remains protected.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform relies on trusted third-party providers for infrastructure, analytics, communications, and other operational services. These providers process information on our behalf solely for operational purposes and under strict confidentiality obligations.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes are made, we will update the "Last updated" date and may notify users through the Platform or other communication channels. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: legal@parp.app

Parp Technologies Ltd.