UYWNI

Introduction

UYWNI ("UYWNI," "we," "our," or "us") operates the UYWNI mobile applications (iOS and Android), the web app, and the website at uywni.com (together, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, the choices you have, and how to contact us. By creating an account or using the Services, you agree to this Policy and our Terms & Conditions.

Controller / operator contact for privacy requests: privacy@uywni.com.

1. What UYWNI Is

UYWNI is a social and professional platform. Features include:

• Public feed posts, comments, likes, reposts, and media (photos/videos)
• Stories and short-form video (Play / Reels)
• Profiles, follows, search / Discover, and World News (third-party articles shown in-app)
• Direct messaging, voice messages, media sharing, and voice/video calls
• Job Marketplace (listings and applications)
• Optional paid verification / subscription features (in-app purchases where available)
• Push notifications for messages, calls, and social activity

2. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide

• Account data: email address, username, display name, and password (or equivalent authentication credentials via Firebase Authentication).
• Profile data (optional): bio, profile photo, banner, website, location text, and similar profile fields.
• Professional / Jobs data: resumes, work history, credentials, and job applications you submit.
• User content: posts, comments, stories, videos, job listings, reports, and other content you create or upload.
• Communications: messages and media you send in chats; support emails you send to us.
• Purchase data: if you buy a subscription or verification product, we receive purchase status and transaction identifiers from Apple App Store or Google Play (we do not receive your full payment card number).

B. Information collected automatically

• Device & technical data: device type, OS version, app version, language, IP address, push notification tokens (FCM/APNs), and similar diagnostics needed to run the app.
• Usage data: features used, content interactions (e.g., views, likes, applications), crash/performance logs, and approximate connection information.
• Local storage: preferences and caches stored on your device (e.g., session/settings via local storage such as Hive/SharedPreferences).

C. Information from permissions (only when you allow)

On mobile devices we request access only when needed for a feature you use:

You can revoke permissions in your device settings. Doing so may limit related features.

D. Messaging, calls, and encryption

• Direct messages and chat media are protected with industry-standard encryption so conversation content is intended only for participants.
• We process message metadata needed to operate chat (for example: sender/recipient IDs, timestamps, delivery/read status, conversation IDs, and push notification routing).
• Voice and video calls use real-time communication technology (WebRTC). Call signaling and connection data are processed to connect participants; media streams are transmitted for the duration of the call.
• If you lose access to your device or keys, some encrypted chat history may not be recoverable by UYWNI.

E. Third-party content (World News / Discover)

World News and similar Discover content may load articles or previews from third-party publishers. Those publishers have their own privacy practices. We do not sell your personal information to news publishers.

3. How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, secure, and improve the Services
• Create and manage accounts; authenticate users
• Deliver feed, stories, jobs, messaging, and calls
• Send transactional and activity notifications you enable
• Process job applications and show applications to job posters
• Process in-app purchases / subscriptions and restore entitlements
• Moderate content, enforce our Terms, prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
• Respond to support requests and legal obligations
• Analyze aggregate usage to improve reliability and features

We do not sell your personal information.

4. How We Share Information

• Other users: public profile information, public posts, stories, job listings, and content you choose to make public are visible to others. Recipients of your messages/calls can see what you send them.
• Job posters / applicants: if you apply for a job, your application materials are shared with the poster of that job.
• Service providers: we use trusted processors to host and operate the Services, including Google Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Cloud Storage, Cloud Messaging) and Apple/Google for app distribution and in-app purchases. They process data under their terms and applicable data processing terms.
• Legal / safety: we may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and integrity of users or UYWNI.
• Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may transfer as part of that transaction subject to this Policy or successor notice.

5. Data Retention

• Account and profile data: kept while your account is active.
• User content: kept until you delete it or delete your account, subject to backups and legal holds.
• After account deletion: we delete or de-identify personal data from active systems within 30 days, except where we must retain limited records for legal, security, fraud-prevention, or dispute-resolution purposes.
• Purchase records may be retained as required for accounting and store compliance.

6. Your Rights & Choices

• Access / update: edit profile and account information in the app.
• Delete account & data: Settings → Account → Delete Account; or visit uywni.com/delete-account; or email support@uywni.com with subject Delete My Account from your registered email.
• Notifications: control in app and device settings.
• Permissions: revoke camera, mic, photos, location, or notifications in device settings.
• Privacy requests: email privacy@uywni.com for access, correction, or deletion requests. We may need to verify your identity.

Depending on where you live (for example under GDPR or CCPA/CPRA), you may have additional rights such as knowing categories of data collected, requesting a copy, or opting out of certain sharing. UYWNI does not sell personal information. To exercise rights, contact privacy@uywni.com.

7. Age Requirement & Children's Privacy

UYWNI is for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has created an account, contact support@uywni.com and we will take steps to delete the account and related data.

8. International Transfers & Security

We use cloud infrastructure that may process data in the United States and other countries (including via Google Firebase). Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information (encryption in transit via HTTPS/TLS, access controls, and encrypted messaging features). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Apple App Privacy / App Store disclosures

On the App Store product page, Apple requires "App Privacy" labels. Those labels summarize data that may be collected as described in this Policy, including (depending on features you use): Contact Info, User Content, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics, Location (if you share it), and Purchases. Data is used to provide the product features you request, for account management, and for security/fraud prevention. We do not use your personal data for tracking across other companies' apps and websites for advertising under Apple's tracking definition.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will change the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, provide additional notice in the app or by email when appropriate. Continued use of the Services after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us