Privacy Policy of Twinkle

This Privacy Policy outlines how Twinkle collects, uses, and protects the personal information of its users. By using the Twinkle mobile application (the "App"), you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.

Data Collected

Information We Collect

1.1 User Registration Information: When you register an account on Twinkle, we collect your username, email address, and password. This information is necessary for account creation and authentication purposes.

1.2 Location Information: Twinkle may request access to your device's location to provide location-based features, such as finding nearby events or connecting with other users in your area.

1.3 Image Access: Twinkle may request access to your device's photo library or camera to enable you to upload images for profile pictures or share images within the App. Access to images is solely for the purpose of providing these features and is not used for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

We do not share personal information you have provided to us without your consent, unless: Doing so is appropriate to carry out your own request We believe it's needed to enforce our legal agreements or that is legally required We believe it's needed to detect, prevent or address fraud, security or technical issues Sharing of Data We don't share your personal information with third parties. Aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to help us improve the Website and service. We may allow third parties to provide analytics services. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons and other technologies to collect information about your use of the services and other websites, including your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and conversion information. We also use social buttons provided by services like Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Facebook. Your use of these third party services is entirely optional. We are not responsible for the privacy policies and/or practices of these third party services, and you are responsible for reading and understanding those third party services' privacy policies.

1.4 Payment Information: If you make payments through the Twinkle App using a webview, please note that we do not directly collect or store your payment information. All payment transactions are processed by third-party payment processors, who have their own privacy policies and security measures. We encourage you to review their policies before making any payments.

How We Use Your Information.
2.1 User Registration Information: We use your registration information to create and manage your Twinkle account, provide you with personalized features and services, and communicate with you regarding your account.

2.2 Location Information: Your location information may be used to provide you with location-based services, such as event recommendations or connecting you with nearby users. We may also use aggregated and anonymized location data for analytical purposes to improve our services.

2.3 Image Access: Images you upload or share within the App are used solely for the purpose of displaying them within the App as intended. We do not use these images for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

2.4 Payment Information: As mentioned earlier, we do not directly collect or store your payment information. However, third-party payment processors may collect and process your payment details in accordance with their own privacy policies and security measures.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Data Security We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. We utilize industry-standard security practices and technologies to safeguard your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to continuously reviewing and enhancing our security measures to protect your information.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Internal Use: We strictly limit access to your personal information within our organization. Only authorized personnel, who require access to perform their designated duties, are granted access to your data. Your personal information is used solely for internal purposes and to provide you with the intended functionality and features of the Twinkle App.

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering and improving our services. These service providers may have access to your personal information solely for the purpose of performing tasks on our behalf, such as hosting our servers, data storage, or providing technical support. We ensure that such service providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from disclosing or using your personal information for any other purpose.

4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies). However, we will only disclose your personal information to the extent necessary and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4.4 No Third-Party Data Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Your data is used exclusively within the Twinkle App itself to provide you with the services and features you expect.