FriendRewind Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Registration Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Basic Profile Data: Username, email address, and securely hashed password
• Age Verification: Date of birth to ensure compliance with age requirements (minimum 13 years)
• Profile Content: Profile photo, biography, interests, and personalization preferences
• Customization: CSS styling preferences, music selections, and layout choices

Google Sign-In Information

If you choose to sign in with Google, we may collect:

• Google account ID and basic profile information (name, email)
• Profile picture from your Google account
• Date of birth (when available and with your consent)

Social and Activity Data

As you use FriendRewind, we collect:

• Social Connections: Friend lists, friend requests, and your "Top 8" friends
• Content: Blog posts, comments, bulletins, forum posts, and photos you share
• Messages: Private messages and chat conversations
• Activity: Login times, profile views, online status, and interaction history
• Achievements: Badges earned and milestones reached

Technical Information

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and device information
• Session data for maintaining your login status
• Usage analytics to improve site performance

2. How We Use Your Information

Core Service Delivery

• Maintain and provide access to your account and profile
• Enable social features like friend connections, messaging, and content sharing
• Display your profile, posts, and activities to other users as you choose
• Facilitate communication between you and your friends

Safety and Security

• Verify your age to comply with legal requirements for minors
• Detect and prevent spam, abuse, and other harmful activities
• Maintain the security and integrity of our platform
• Investigate violations of our terms of service

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Develop new features and improve existing ones
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send important service updates and notifications

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

By design, FriendRewind is a social platform where certain information is shared:

• Your profile information, posts, and comments are visible to other users
• Your friend connections and activities may be visible to your friends
• Content you post (blogs, photos, bulletins) is shared according to your privacy settings

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

FriendRewind does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Third-Party Sharing

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Safety Protection: To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and platform
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the site (hosting, security, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Google Integration: Authentication data with Google OAuth services for sign-in functionality

4. Data Security and Protection

• Password Security: All passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing algorithms
• Secure Transmission: Data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption
• Access Controls: Strict internal access controls limit who can view user data
• Regular Updates: We maintain up-to-date security measures and monitor for threats
• Google OAuth: Third-party authentication is handled through secure, industry-standard protocols

5. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

Account Management

• Profile Control: Edit your profile information, interests, and privacy settings at any time
• Content Management: Delete your posts, photos, and other content
• Friend Management: Add, remove, or block other users as you choose
• Account Settings: Control your notification preferences and account settings

Data Access and Portability

• Data Access: View and download your personal data through your account settings
• Data Correction: Update incorrect or outdated information in your profile
• Account Deletion: Request complete account deletion and data removal

Communication Preferences

• Control which notifications you receive
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Manage friend request and activity notifications

6. Cookies and Tracking

FriendRewind uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in across sessions
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide security features and prevent fraud
• Analyze site usage to improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

7. Age Requirements and Minors

• Minimum Age: FriendRewind requires users to be at least 13 years old
• Age Verification: We collect date of birth during registration to verify age requirements
• Parental Rights: Parents of users under 18 may contact us regarding their child's account
• COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

8. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
• Account Deletion: When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Backup Systems: Data in backup systems is removed during regular backup cycles

9. International Users

FriendRewind is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US:

• Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws
• Data transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards

10. Updates to This Policy

• We may update this privacy policy as our service evolves
• Significant changes will be announced to users
• The "Last Updated" date reflects when changes were made
• Continued use of FriendRewind constitutes acceptance of updates

11. Contact Us

12. Your Trust Matters

At FriendRewind, protecting your privacy isn't just a legal obligation—it's fundamental to who we are. We believe social networking should be fun, safe, and respectful of your personal information.

Our Commitment:

• We will always be transparent about our data practices
• We will never sell your personal information
• We will continue improving our privacy protections
• We will respect your choices about your data

Thank you for trusting FriendRewind with your social networking experience.