Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 28, 2025
WhoDat Ventures, Inc. ("WhoDat," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") or related services ("Services"). WhoDat allows users to identify public figures using photos, names, or descriptions, subscribe to profiles for updates, and create or claim public figure profiles. Please read this Policy carefully. If you disagree with any part of it, do not access the App or Services.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, and profile photo.
- Content Information: Images, descriptions, and search queries you submit.
- Usage Information: Activity logs, device details, IP address, access times.
- Location Data: If you permit location services.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and personalization.
- Third-Party Information: Data from connected third-party accounts if you choose to link them.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the App and Services.
- To identify public figures based on user inputs.
- To personalize user experiences and deliver relevant results.
- To facilitate profile creation, claiming, and marketing subscriptions.
- To communicate with users regarding updates, support, or promotional materials (if opted-in).
- To comply with legal requirements and enforce our rights.
3. Sharing of Information
- With service providers assisting us in delivering the Services.
- With third-party AI and search services (e.g., AWS Rekognition, Google Search) to perform identification functions.
- As required by law, regulation, or court order.
- In connection with business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions.
- With your consent or as otherwise disclosed.
4. Public Profiles and Search
Public figure profiles may be indexed and searchable. Submitted content or search results may not always be accurate or up-to-date, and you acknowledge that WhoDat does not guarantee the veracity of results.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee complete security. You use the Services at your own risk regarding data security.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction where privacy laws may not be as protective.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You may have rights under applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) including:
- Accessing your personal information.
- Correcting inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion of your information.
- Objecting to or restricting data processing.
- Data portability rights.
- Withdrawing consent where applicable.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@whodat.app
Address: 10063 Riverside Dr. #2182, Toluca Lake, CA 91602