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Privacy Policy for The Flock Community

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Flock Community ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (the "App").

By using our website or the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:

Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Username, and Password.
  • Profile Data: Information you add to your community profile, such as Profile Picture, Biography, Interests, and Links to Social Media.
  • User-Generated Content (UGC): Content you post, upload, or share within the community, including Posts, Comments, Photos, Videos, and Messages.
  • Support Data: Information you provide when you contact us for help.

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: Device model, operating system (iOS/Android), unique device identifiers (Device ID/Advertising ID), and IP address.
  • Usage Data: Details on how you use the App and website, such as features accessed, time spent, and interactions with other community members.
  • Location Data: If you grant us permission, we may collect precise or approximate location data to suggest community events near you.

Information from Third Parties

  • Social Logins: If you sign in using Google, Apple, or Facebook, we may receive basic profile information (Name, Email, Profile Picture) permitted by those platforms.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: Creating accounts, facilitating communication, and displaying content.
  • Community Safety: Moderating content to prevent harassment, bullying, or violations of our Community Guidelines.
  • Personalization: Tailoring your feed or recommendations based on your interests.
  • Analytics: Understanding how users interact with the App and website to improve performance and fix bugs.
  • Communication: Sending you administrative updates, security alerts, or marketing emails.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We typically share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your public profile and posts are visible to other members of The Flock Community as per your privacy settings.
  • Service Providers: We engage third-party companies to perform services (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, and payment processing). They have access to data only to perform these tasks on our behalf.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

User-Generated Content & Moderation

Because The Flock Community is a social platform:

  • You are responsible for the content you post.
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies (e.g., hate speech, nudity, harassment).
  • Users can report or block other users for inappropriate behavior. We review these reports and take appropriate action.

Data Retention and Deletion

  • Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.
  • Deletion (Right to Erasure): You have the right to delete your account and data at any time.
  • In-App: Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account.
  • Web Request: You may also request deletion by emailing us at socials@theflock.co.
  • Note: Upon deletion, your personal data is removed from our live databases. Some data may remain in backups for a limited period for disaster recovery.

App Permissions (Android & iOS)

Depending on your device, the App may request certain permissions. You can revoke these at any time in your device settings:

  • Camera/Photos: To upload profile pictures or share posts.
  • Notifications: To receive updates on community activity.
  • Location: To use map-based features.

Children’s Privacy

Our App and website are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.

GDPR & CCPA Rights (For EU/CA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have specific rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Objection/Opt-Out: Opt-out of data processing for marketing. To exercise these rights, contact us at socials@theflock.co.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or an in-app notification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: socials@theflock.co