Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - JoyLife

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

At JoyLife ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure experience on our social networking platform (the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, or related services. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve the Services. The types of information we may collect include:

a. Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect details such as your name, email address, username, password, date of birth, and any other information you choose to provide (e.g., profile picture, bio, or interests).

  • User Content: Content you post, share, or upload, such as photos, videos, messages, comments, or other materials.

  • Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback, including emails or chat messages.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Services, such as pages visited, features used, time spent, and links clicked.

  • Device Information: Details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and network information.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity, personalize content, and serve advertisements. See Section 5 for more details.

  • Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect your approximate or precise location to provide location-based features.

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Third-Party Services: If you connect your JoyLife account to third-party platforms (e.g., Google or Apple for login), we may receive information such as your name, email, or profile data.

  • Advertising Partners: We may receive aggregated or anonymized data from ad networks or analytics providers to improve our Services or deliver targeted ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services, including personalizing your experience.

  • Enable social features, such as connecting you with friends or communities.

  • Display advertisements and monetized content in compliance with Google’s monetization policies (e.g., AdSense policies at https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182).

  • Analyze usage trends to improve functionality and user experience.

  • Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending service-related updates.

  • Ensure the safety and security of the Services, such as detecting fraud or abuse.

  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information as follows:

  • With Other Users: Your profile information and User Content may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings (e.g., public posts or private messages).

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, or customer support.

  • Advertising Partners: We share aggregated or anonymized data with ad networks to deliver relevant ads. For example, we comply with Google’s policies by sharing non-personally identifiable information for ad personalization.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or regulatory request.

  • Business Transfers: If JoyLife is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

  • With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly allow it, such as when connecting to a third-party service.

4. Monetization and Advertisements

JoyLife participates in monetization programs, including Google AdSense, to support the Services. To comply with Google’s policies:

  • We use your data to serve relevant ads based on your interests and activity.

  • We do not share sensitive personal information (e.g., race, religion, or health data) with advertisers unless permitted by law and with your consent.

  • You may see ads based on usage data, such as pages visited or content interacted with, in accordance with Google’s advertising policies.

  • We prohibit practices that violate Google’s guidelines, such as invalid clicks or impressions, and we take steps to prevent fraudulent activity.

You can manage ad personalization settings through your account or opt out of certain tracking via third-party tools (see Section 5).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and comply with Google’s monetization requirements. These technologies may:

  • Store login information to keep you signed in.

  • Track usage for analytics and performance monitoring.

  • Enable personalized ads through Google AdSense or other ad networks.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com). Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Services.

6. Your Choices

You have control over your information:

  • Account Settings: Update or delete your profile information via your account settings.

  • Privacy Settings: Control who can see your posts, profile, or other content.

  • Location Data: Disable location services in your device settings.

  • Communications: Opt out of promotional emails by following unsubscribe instructions.

  • Data Access and Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, such as encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

JoyLife operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: JoyLife Inc., 1234 Community Lane, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

By using JoyLife, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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