Piokio Privacy Policy

To provide and improve our services, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Such as name, email address, and phone number, provided when creating an account.
• Profile Information: Details you choose to add to your profile, such as profile photo, interests, zodiac sign, etc.
• Location Data: To display nearby users and events, we may collect location information with your permission.
• Device Information: Technical details like device type, operating system, and identifiers to maintain app performance and security.
• Activity & Interaction Data: Information about your in-app activities such as likes, comments, votes, friendships, and event participation.
• Messaging Data: Messages exchanged between users are stored in a securely encrypted format on our servers to ensure privacy and reliability.

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To allow users to discover, connect, and interact with each other.
• To provide secure and reliable messaging between users.
• To enable the creation, sharing, and discovery of events.
• To improve the safety, performance, and user experience of Piokio.
• To provide personalized recommendations and relevant content.
• To comply with legal obligations.

• Messages in Piokio are protected with advanced encryption technologies to ensure your privacy and security.
• For security and reliability, message data is stored in a securely encrypted format on our servers and can only be viewed by the sender and the intended recipient(s).
• Piokio does not share message content with third parties and never uses it for advertising purposes.
• You may delete your messages at any time. Please note that deleted messages may still remain visible on the recipient's device until they are also removed there.

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Information may only be shared in the following cases:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or governmental authorities.
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist us in providing core features (e.g., map services, payment providers), under strict confidentiality agreements.

Piokio implements industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

As a Piokio user, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Control your location and messaging privacy settings.
• Close your account at any time.

Piokio is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that someone under 18 is using the app, their account will be terminated.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to you through in-app notifications or updates.