KinNet Privacy Policy
Last Updated, May 16, 2023Welcome to KinNet. This Privacy Policy applies when you use our websites, mobile applications, and other online products and services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, our "Services"), contact our customer service team, engage with us on social media, or otherwise interact with us. KinNet is provided and controlled by Connectopia Inc. ("KinNet," "we," or "us"). This Privacy Policy is used to detailed explain how we gather, use, and otherwise process the information about users.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and we'll notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. In some cases, we may also provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about our information practices and your choices.
CONTENTS
Information Collection and Usage
Information Sharing Scenarios
Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
Data Transfer and Storage
User Choices
California Privacy Rights
Contact Us
Information Collection and Usage
Information Provided by You
KinNet collects information from you, such as:- Account Details: When creating a KinNet account, we may request your username, password, email address, bio, birthday, or profile picture.
- User Actions: We gather information about your activities on our platform, including communication with us via third-party platforms, form submissions, customer support requests, and interactions with other users (e.g., friending, blocking).
- Purchase Information: When making purchases, we collect your name, address, email address, and product/service details.
- Additional Information: You might also provide us with other data, such as job applications or through other communication channels.
Automatically Collected Information
We gather specific information automatically when you interact with our Services:- Usage Data: Details regarding your interactions within our Services, such as communication frequency and timing, message opening or screenshotting, etc.
- Content Data: Information about content created on our platform, including custom stickers and associated metadata (e.g., recipient views).
- Transaction Info: Collected data about transactions, like product specifics, purchase amounts, and transaction dates/locations.
- Device & Activity Details: Information about your device, network, hardware model, OS version, mobile network, IP address, unique device identifiers, browser type, app version, access times, viewed pages, clicked links, and referring page.
- Geolocation Data: Location information collected upon granting permission. To stop collecting this data, refer to the Your Choices section below.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies and web beacons are used to collect information, enhance user experiences, track popular features, and count visits.
Third-Party Acquired Information
We obtain data about you from external sources, such as identity verification services, credit bureaus, advertising networks, data analytics providers, and mailing list providers. Linking your KinNet account to third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google) allows us to access specific information through their authorization procedures.Derived Information
We may derive or infer information about you based on collected data. For example, inferring your location from your IP address, browsing preferences from service usage, or interest in products based on past purchases and browsing behavior.We collect and use the information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
Account administration & Customization
- Administering your account and personalizing your experience;
- Target advertisements based on your interests;
- Provide services via the KinNet app;
- Improve our products and services based on your feedback;
- Respond to your comments, questions, and concerns;
- Debug, identify, and repair errors in our Services;
- Facilitate contests, sweepstakes, and promotions.
Research & Development
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services;
- Analyze the effectiveness of our app to improve and add features, and to understand user behavior and characteristics.
Compliance & Protection
- Detecting, investigating, and preventing security incidents and malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activities;
- Protecting KinNet's and others' rights and property;
- Sending technical notices, security alerts, and support/administrative messages;
- Enforcing Community Guidelines through user report investigations;
- Complying with legal and financial obligations;
- Carrying out any other purpose described when information is collected.
Advertising & Personalization
- Personalize the advertisements you see on our Services and third-party platforms and websites;
- Personalize the advertisements you see when you use our Services based on information provided by our advertising partners.
Communication & News
- Informing users about KinNet products, services, and events;
- Providing relevant news and information;
- Allowing opt-out options for communications.
Information Sharing Scenarios
At KinNet, we prioritize privacy protection. We may share information under the following circumstances or as stated in this policy:- With vendors, service providers, consultants requiring access to your information to perform services (e.g., web hosting, payment processing, fraud prevention, customer service, marketing, advertising).
- For legal compliance or when required by public authorities for national security or law enforcement.
- When actions violate user agreements or policies or are suspected of breaking the law; we may share personal information to protect KinNet's and others' rights, property, and safety.
- With lawyers and professional advisors for advice or to manage business interests.
- Between and among KinNet, current/future parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and companies under collective control/ownership.
- With your consent or as directed by you.
- Sharing aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.
Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
In order to provide you with personalized experiences and optimize our Services, we may allow third-party entities to provide analytics services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the web and in mobile apps. These entities may use various technologies, including cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers, to collect information about your use of our Services and other websites and applications. This information may include your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in mobile apps, links clicked, and conversion information. KinNet and others may use this information to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests, and better understand your online activity.To learn more about interest-based ads or to opt out of having your web browsing information used for behavioral advertising purposes, please visit our website or adjust your settings using our consent management tool. Additionally, many mobile devices offer a feature that allows you to opt out of having certain information collected through mobile apps used for behavioral advertising purposes.
Finally, please note that we may work with third parties to serve ads to you on third-party platforms like Facebook and Google. As part of these campaigns, we or the third-party platforms may convert your email address and phone number into a unique value that can be matched with a user account on these platforms to learn about your interests and serve you with customized ads. However, third-party platforms may offer choices about whether you see these ads.
Data Transfer and Storage
KinNet is a global social app operating through servers located in several countries around the world, including the United States. If you live in a country with data protection laws, the storage of your personal data may not provide you with the same protections as you enjoy in your country of residence. By submitting your personal information, or by choosing to upgrade the services you use, or by making use of the applications available on KinNet, you agree to the transfer of your personal information to, and storage and processing of your personal information in, any such countries and destinations.User Choices
Account Information
You can update and correct certain account information at any time by logging into your account or sending us an email at contact@KinNet.app or connpytservice@gmail.com. If you wish to delete your account, you can do so at any time in the “Privacy and Safety” settings in the app. If you need assistance deleting your account, you can email us at contact@KinNet.app or connpytservice@gmail.com. Keep in mind that even after you delete your account, we may retain certain information as required by law or for our legitimate business purposes.Location Information
When you first launch any of our mobile apps that collect precise location information, you will be asked to consent to the app’s collection of this information. If you initially consent to our collection of such location information, you can subsequently stop the collection of this information at any time by changing the preferences on your mobile device. You can also stop our collection of this location information by following the standard uninstall process to remove all of our mobile apps from your device. Please note that if you stop our collection of this location information, some features of our Services may no longer function properly.Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, if you prefer, you can usually adjust your browser settings to remove or reject browser cookies. Please be aware that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.Communication Preferences
You can opt out of receiving text messages or promotional emails from KinNet by following the instructions in those communications or by managing your communication preferences in your account settings menu. If you opt-out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those related to your account or our ongoing business relations.Mobile Push Notifications
With your consent, we may send push notifications to your mobile device. You can turn off these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.California Privacy Rights
The California Consumer Privacy Act or “CCPA” (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) affords consumers residing in California certain rights with respect to their personal information. If you are a California resident, this section applies to you.
California Consumer Privacy Act
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers, personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with, a particular individual, commercial information, internet and other electronic network activity, geolocation data, electronic information, and inferences drawn from the aforementioned information. For details about the precise data points we collect and the categories of sources of such collection, please see the Collection of Information section above. We collect personal information for the business and commercial purposes described in the Use of Information section above. In the preceding 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for business purposes to the following categories of recipients:
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Category of Personal Information | Categories of Recipients |
| 2 | Identifiers, commercial information, internet, and other electronic network activity, geolocation data, electronic information, and inferences drawn from such data. | Data analytics providers. |
| 3 | Identifiers, personal information, commercial information, internet and other electronic network activity, geolocation data, and electronic information. | Database storage providers. |
| 4 | Identifiers, personal information, and electronic information. | Customer service providers. |
| 5 | Identifiers and electronic information. | Advertising networks. |
Subject to certain limitations, you have the right to (1) request to know more about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, (2) request deletion of your personal information, (3) opt out of any “sales” of your personal information that may be occurring, and (4) not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. You may exercise your deletion rights by deleting your account in the “Privacy and Safety” settings in the app. If you still need help, or to exercise your other rights, you may email us at contact@KinNet.app or connpytservice@gmail.com. We may verify your request by asking you to provide information related to your recent interactions with us. We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your rights under the CCPA. If we receive your request from an authorized agent, we may ask for evidence that you have provided the such agent with a power of attorney or that the agent otherwise has valid written authority to submit requests to exercise rights on your behalf. If you are an authorized agent seeking to make a request, please contact us.