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Privacy Policy

Last edited April 11, 2025
Welcome to Scoop Grid (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Platform”), a social media service that empowers users to connect, share, and discover content including, but not limited to, photos, videos, text posts, links, products, funding campaigns, and more.

  1. Purpose of This Privacy Policy
    This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) about the types of data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may share or disclose it. It also describes your rights regarding your information and how you can manage your privacy preferences.

  2. Our Commitment to Protecting Your Data
    We are committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for our users. Your privacy is important to us, and we handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other relevant laws and regulations.

  3. Legal Compliance
    We strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection. If you reside in a jurisdiction that grants you additional privacy rights, we will respect and comply with those rights where required by law.

  4. Definitions

    • User” refers to any individual or entity that registers for, accesses, or otherwise uses the Platform.

    • Platform” refers to the Scoop Grid website, mobile application(s), and any related services, content, or materials provided by Scoop Grid.

    • Content” refers to any posts, images, videos, links, reels, products, funding campaigns, offers, polls, or other user-generated content uploaded or shared on the Platform.

    • Personal Information” refers to information that can identify you, directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, or other unique identifiers.


2. Information We Collect

We collect various categories of information to provide and enhance our services. This includes:

a. Information You Provide

  1. Personal Information

    • Name, Email Address, and Phone Number: Used for account registration, security, and communication purposes.

    • Date of Birth: Used to verify age eligibility and tailor content based on age group.

    • Gender and Location: Used for demographic insights, content customization, and optional public profile display.

  2. Profile Information

    • Profile Picture: Displayed publicly on your profile.

    • Bio, Interests, and Other Details: Helps others understand who you are, discover shared interests, and create meaningful connections.

  3. Content

    • Photos, Videos, and Text Posts: Shared publicly or with select audiences based on your privacy settings.

    • Blogs, Links, Products, Reels, Funding Campaigns, Polls, etc.: This encompasses all types of material you choose to post on the Platform.

    • Usage Rights: Please ensure you have the necessary rights and consents to upload and share any content.

  4. Communication

    • Messages, Comments, Chats, Emails, and Push Notifications: We collect the content of your messages and interactions to deliver them to the intended recipients, facilitate communication, and enhance user experience.

  5. Payment Information

    • Buying or Selling Products, Contributing to Campaigns, Purchasing Services, Subscriptions, or Premium Features: We may collect payment details or work with third-party payment processors to handle transactions. We do not store full payment card details on our servers; however, basic transaction and billing information may be retained for record-keeping and dispute resolution.

  6. Page/Group Details

    • Page or Group Creation Information: Data you provide to create or manage a page or group, including the group’s name, description, rules, and membership settings.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  1. Device Information

    • IP Address, Browser Type, Device Type, and Operating System: Collected to troubleshoot technical issues, secure accounts, and optimize our services for different devices.

  2. Log Data

    • Time Stamps, Pages Visited, Referring URLs, Interactions: Helps us analyze traffic patterns, improve user experience, and understand how you interact with our Platform.

  3. Location Data

    • GPS, Wi-Fi, IP-Based Geolocation: With your explicit consent, we may collect precise location data to provide location-based services, recommendations, or relevant content.

  4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

    • Cookies, Web Beacons, Pixels, and Similar Technologies: Utilized to personalize your experience, remember preferences, conduct analytics, and support advertising efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences as described below.

c. Third-Party Information

  1. Account Connections

    • When you choose to connect third-party accounts (e.g., Facebook, Google, YouTube), we may collect information from those accounts as permitted by their respective privacy policies.

  2. Information Provided by Others

    • If other users tag you in content, mention you in posts, or share information about you, we collect that data to display and notify you.


3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  1. Providing, Operating, and Maintaining the Platform

    • Ensuring core functionality, enabling user interactions, and delivering Content to the appropriate audience.

  2. Personalizing User Experience and Content

    • Customizing feeds, recommendations, and suggested connections based on your activity, interests, and settings.

  3. Improving Services and Developing New Features

    • Conducting analytics, research, and testing to enhance existing functionalities and develop new offerings.

  4. Communication with Users

    • Sending updates, newsletters, account alerts, customer service responses, and other relevant information.

  5. Facilitating Social Interactions

    • Suggesting friends, notifying you about posts and events, and making it easier to discover new connections.

  6. Enabling Commerce and Transactions

    • Managing transactions, shipping products, processing contributions to campaigns, and offering secure payment methods.

  7. Advertising and Marketing

    • Serving personalized ads where applicable and lawful. You can control certain ad settings via your user preferences.

  8. Enforcing Terms, Preventing Fraud, and Ensuring Safety

    • Monitoring, investigating, and mitigating suspicious or illegal activities to protect the Platform and its users.


4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information in the following scenarios:

a. With Other Users

  1. Public Profile and Content

    • Your profile information, posts, groups/pages you join, and interactions may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings.

  2. Messaging and Interactions

    • Your name, profile photo, and the content of your direct communications may be shared with the intended recipients or group members.

b. With Third Parties

  1. Service Providers

    • We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and security operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the services they render to us.

  2. Advertisers and Analytics Partners

    • We may share aggregated or anonymized data with advertisers to help them understand our audience demographics and interests. We do not disclose your personal information to advertisers without your consent.

  3. Partners

    • In the event of promotional collaborations or integrations (e.g., event co-sponsorships), we may share limited data with partners, subject to appropriate confidentiality and usage restrictions.

c. Legal and Safety

  1. To Comply with Laws and Regulations

    • If required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, or other legal processes, we may disclose your information to relevant authorities.

  2. To Protect Rights and Safety

    • We may disclose your data to enforce our Terms of Service, investigate or address illegal or suspected illegal activities, protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users or others.


5. Your Privacy Choices & Controls

We respect your privacy and provide options to manage your information:

a. Privacy Settings

  • Profile Visibility: Choose whether your profile is visible to the public, only your followers/friends, or just you.

  • Post Visibility: Select who can see your posts (public, followers, friends, or custom groups).

  • Follow/Message Permissions: Control who can follow you or send you messages and whether you require approval for tags.

  • Group/Page Content Visibility: Manage the visibility of content you post in groups and pages.

b. Access and Correction

  • Data Review: You can access and update personal information associated with your account by visiting your account settings.

  • Correction Requests: If you believe any data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request rectification.

c. Data Portability

  • Right to Export: Where applicable by law, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Contact us to request a data export.

d. Data Deletion

  • Account Deactivation or Deletion: You can deactivate or delete your account through your account settings or by contacting us.

  • Retention of Certain Data: We may retain some information for legal, security, or business continuity purposes, as required or permitted by law. This data is securely stored and only accessed if necessary.

e. Cookies and Tracking Opt-Out

  • Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our in-app cookie management tool.

  • Do Not Track Signals: We currently do not respond to DNT signals.

  • Ad Settings: Adjust your ad preferences in your account settings or via third-party ad opt-out mechanisms.


6. Data Retention

  • Retention Period: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

  • Account Deletion: If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data. However, certain information may be retained for a limited period in backups or to comply with legal obligations.


7. Data Security

  1. Security Measures

    • We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption (where appropriate), access controls, and regular security assessments.

  2. No Absolute Guarantee

    • While we strive to safeguard your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of our databases or that information you supply will not be intercepted while in transit to us.

  3. Data Breach Procedure

    • In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will also take steps to mitigate the impact and prevent future breaches.


8. International Data Transfers

  • Global Operations: We may process and store your information on servers located in various countries.

  • Safeguards: When transferring data outside your jurisdiction, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR or other lawful mechanisms, to protect your data.


9. Children’s Privacy

  • Age Requirement: The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under this age without verifiable parental consent.

  • Parental Consent: If you become aware that a child under the applicable age has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us. We will promptly delete such information or secure the necessary consent.


10. Links to Third-Party Services

  • External Links: Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services (e.g., YouTube, product sellers).

  • No Control: We do not control and are not responsible for these third parties’ content, security, or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before disclosing any personal data.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal obligations.

  • Notification: If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent in-app notifications.

  • Effective Date: The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the policy’s effective date. Continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us via:

We value your trust and are committed to resolving any inquiries or complaints about our privacy practices.


Thank you for choosing Scoop Grid. Your privacy is our priority, and we appreciate your confidence in our commitment to safeguard your information.

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