Effective Date: April 4,2025
At Geokiks, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data. By using Geokiks, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Account Registration: Name, email/phone, username, profile image, date of birth.
- Profile Info: Bio, profile location, interests.
- Content: Videos you record or upload, comments, likes, saved drafts.
- Communication: Messages you send in-app, support requests, and feedback.
B. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Information: Videos you watch, search queries, interactions, and time spent.
- Device Information: Device model, OS, app version, unique device identifiers.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect GPS data to tag your videos and build your “story routes.”
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use tracking tools to personalize content and improve performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver core features like location-based video discovery and story route maps.
- Personalize your feed and improve recommendations.
- Maintain safety, detect fraud, and enforce our guidelines.
- Provide customer support and communicate with you about updates.
- Analyze app performance and user behavior for improvements.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With the Geokiks Community: Content you post is visible to others based on your privacy settings.
- With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, moderation, and technical operations.
- For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect users and our platform.
- During Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
We never sell your personal data.
4. Your Rights and Controls
- Privacy Settings: Control who sees your content and whether your location is shared.
- Content Management: Delete videos, comments, and your profile anytime.
- Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Account Deletion: You can request permanent deletion of your data by emailing us.
5. Data Storage & Security
We store your data securely using encryption and access controls. We keep it only as long as necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. While we take strong steps to protect your data, no system is completely immune to risks.
6. Children’s Privacy
Geokiks is not designed for users under the age of 13 (or the age defined by local laws). If we discover a user is underage, we will delete their account promptly.
7. International Use
If you access Geokiks from outside your country, your information may be processed in regions with different privacy laws. We apply appropriate safeguards to comply with international data transfer laws.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll notify you in-app or through other appropriate means. Continued use of Geokiks after updates means you accept the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
Questions or concerns?
📩 privacy@geokiks.com
🏢 4320 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555 , USA