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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026

1. Introduction

Friendly ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Friendly social networking platform, including our website at https://friendly.mobi and our mobile and desktop applications (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information: name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and bio when you register or update your profile.
  • Content: messages, posts, comments, photos, events, tasks, and other content you create or share through the Service.
  • Communications: information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.
  • Job and professional information: skills, work experience, and other professional details you choose to share.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information: device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and browser type.
  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns.
  • Location data: approximate location based on IP address; precise location only with your explicit consent for features like "Nearby."
  • Log data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • Personalize your experience, including suggesting connections, events, and jobs.
  • Facilitate communication between users (chat, communities, meet-up planning).
  • Send you service-related notifications, updates, and security alerts.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Other users: your profile information, posts, and activity are visible to other users in accordance with your privacy settings.
  • Service providers: trusted third parties who help us operate, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support providers, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Friendly, our users, or the public.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and improve the Service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time. After deletion, we may retain certain data for a limited period as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis.
  • Request a portable copy of your data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@friendly.mobi.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Friendly
Email: hello@friendly.mobi
Website: https://friendly.mobi