Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Excitius ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar regulations worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Excitius, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, date of birth
• Profile Information: Photos, bio, physical characteristics, interests, location
• Payment Information: Billing information for premium subscriptions (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Communications: Messages, chat content, and other communications with other users
• User Content: Photos, videos, audio recordings, and other content you upload

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service
• Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location if you grant permission
• Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms if you choose to link your accounts, or from other users who provide information about you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

3.1 With Your Consent

• Marketing Communications: Send promotional materials and offers (you can withdraw consent anytime)
• Location Tracking: Use precise location data to show nearby users
• Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns for service improvement

3.2 For Contract Performance

• Provide Services: Create and manage your account, facilitate connections between users
• Communication: Send service-related notifications and security alerts
• Payment Processing: Handle premium subscription payments

3.3 For Legitimate Interests

• Improve Service: Analyze usage patterns, develop new features, improve user experience
• Safety and Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
• Personalization: Customize your experience and show relevant profiles and listings

3.4 For Legal Compliance

• Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Enforce Terms: Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information, photos, and location (if you choose to share it) are visible to other users of the Service. Messages and content you send to other users will be visible to those users.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing.

4.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.

Some information may remain in backup copies for a limited period but will not be available to other users or you.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information:

How to Exercise Your Rights: You can exercise most rights directly through your account settings, or contact us at privacy@excitius.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We use encryption for sensitive data transmission and storage. We regularly review our security practices and update them as necessary.

8. Location Information

Our Service uses location information to show you nearby users and listings. You can control location sharing through your device settings and within the app settings.

We may use approximate location based on your IP address even if you do not grant precise location permission.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• The right to delete personal information we have collected
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this section applies to you. We process your personal data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Data Controller

Excitius acts as the data controller for personal data processed through our Service. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligations as detailed in Section 3.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection
• Explicit consent for specific transfers where required

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For EEA residents, you can find your authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu

Response Time

We will respond to your requests to exercise your rights within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this by two additional months, and we will inform you of any such extension.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

privacy@excitius.com

You may also write to us at our registered business address with "Privacy Policy" in the subject line.