Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to operate and improve our services
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Personal Identification Information
When you sign up or create a profile on 4GOO, we may collect the following personal details:
• Basic Information: Full name, email address, username, password, and phone number (optional).
• Profile Information: Profile photo, bio, location, and any other personal details you choose to add to your account.
• Social Network Information: Any information you provide through third-party social networks when linking them to your 4GOO account.
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User-Generated Content
• Content You Upload: Photos, videos, posts, comments, likes, shares, and any other content you upload or interact with on the platform.
• Messages: Any private messages sent or received on 4GOO, including media shared in messages.
• Interactions: Information about your interactions with other users, such as following/unfollowing other users, comments, likes, and shared content.
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Usage and Device Data
We collect information about how you use our platform, including:
• Browsing and Activity Data: Information about your activity on the platform, such as the posts you engage with, your search queries, and the pages you visit.
• Device Information: Details about the devices you use to access the platform, such as IP address, device type (e.g., mobile, desktop), operating system, browser type, and language preferences.
• Location Data: We may collect your approximate location based on your IP address or device settings to provide location-based features.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on the platform and provide personalized experiences, such as:
• Remembering your preferences and login information.
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior.
• Serving personalized ads and recommendations.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit certain functionality on the platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes
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Provide and Improve Our Services
• To create, personalize, and manage your user account.
• To allow you to interact with other users, upload content, and post comments.
• To provide personalized recommendations, newsfeeds, and content relevant to your interests.
• To improve the platform and develop new features based on usage patterns.
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Communication
• To send you account-related notifications, such as updates, password resets, and security alerts.
• To inform you about changes to the platform’s terms, policies, or features.
• To send marketing communications, promotions, and newsletters (unless you opt out).
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Monetization and Advertising
• To display personalized advertisements and sponsored content tailored to your interests.
• To track the performance of ads and content for both internal purposes and for our advertisers.
• To assess and optimize the platform's monetization features.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances
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Service Providers
We may share your data with third-party vendors and service providers who help us run our platform and deliver services to you, such as:
• Cloud hosting providers.
• Payment processors.
• Customer support services.
• Analytics and advertising partners.
These providers are contractually required to handle your information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
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Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:
• Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
• Protect and defend the rights or property of 4GOO Holding GmbH.
• Ensure the safety of users or the public, especially in emergencies.
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With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent, such as when you:
• Choose to share your profile or posts publicly.
• Integrate with third-party services (e.g., linking your account to another social media account).
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Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified of any changes in ownership or the use of your personal data.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you choose to delete your account, we will retain certain data for a reasonable period to meet our legal obligations and resolve disputes.
Your Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information, including
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Access
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, including a summary of the data and its processing.
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Correction
You can request to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information that we hold about you.
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Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal or business retention requirements.
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Restriction of Processing
You can request that we limit the use or processing of your personal data, including limiting the sharing of your information.
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Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transfer it to another service provider.
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Opting Out of Marketing
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the communication or by contacting us directly. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond to your request within the time frames stipulated by applicable law.
Security
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We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including
• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
• Secure storage of data on our servers.
• Access controls to limit who can view your information.
However, please note that no security system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Children’s Privacy
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Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
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As 4GOO Holding GmbH operates globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your home country, including countries where data protection laws may differ. By using the platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to such countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on the platform, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will be updated accordingly.
Contact Us
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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
4GOO Holding GmbH
Landauer Str. 56
67346 Speyer, Germany