1. Introduction

Welcome to SOKI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information (e.g., profile picture, bio)
• Content you create, share, or interact with
• Communications with other users
• Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Temporary location data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, improve, and develop our services
• Communicate with you about our services
• Personalize your experience
• Ensure safety and security on our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Processing and Security

At SOKI, we process your data safely and securely. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of our systems and services.

5. Location Data

We may collect and process information about your precise or approximate location. This location data is collected and used temporarily to provide you with location-based services, such as finding nearby friends or events. We do not permanently store your location data.

You can control location permissions through your device settings or within our app settings.

6. Data Retention

We do not permanently store user data. Your personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting or reporting requirements.

After you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@soki.co.ke
Address: Nairobi,Kenya