Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Ghury, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, profile picture
• Profile Information: Bio, location, interests, education, work information
• Content: Posts, photos, videos, comments, messages
• Payment Information: For marketplace transactions (processed securely)
• Contact Information: Phone contacts (with your permission)

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interactions
• Location Information: IP address, approximate location (with permission)
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To improve your experience
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance data

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social media login information (if you choose to connect)
• Payment processors (for marketplace transactions)
• Analytics providers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Services: Create and manage your account, deliver content, enable communications
• Personalize Experience: Show relevant content, suggest connections, customize features
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage, fix bugs, develop new features
• Safety and Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce policies
• Communications: Send notifications, updates, promotional messages (with consent)
• Legal Compliance: Comply with laws, respond to legal requests
• Research: Conduct research and analytics (anonymized data)

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Other Users

Your profile information and public posts are visible to other users based on your privacy settings.

3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform:

• Cloud hosting providers (AWS)
• Payment processors
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools
• Email and notification services

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect user safety

3.4 Business Transfers

If Ghury is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

4. Your Privacy Controls

4.1 Account Settings

You can control your privacy through account settings:

• Choose who can see your posts and profile
• Control who can contact you
• Manage notification preferences
• Block or report users

4.2 Data Access and Portability

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Download your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion

4.3 Communication Preferences

You can opt-out of promotional emails and notifications at any time.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
• Secure Infrastructure: Regular security audits and updates
• End-to-End Encryption: For certain communications

However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and protect your account.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services
• Required by law
• Necessary for legitimate business purposes

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time. See our Data Deletion Instructions.

7. Children's Privacy

Ghury is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will delete it immediately.

Users aged 13-17 must have parental consent to use the Platform.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Platform
• Improve performance and security
• Deliver personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

10. Third-Party Links

Ghury may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

11. Your Rights (GDPR/Data Protection)

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: Ghury does not sell your personal information.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification (for material changes)

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:

• Email: privacy@ghury.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@ghury.com
• Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Website: https://ghury.com

15. Specific Features

15.1 Messaging and Calls

Messages and calls may be stored on our servers. We offer end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy. Metadata (who, when, duration) may be collected for service operation.

15.2 Location Services

We collect location data only with your permission. You can disable location services in your device settings.

15.3 Camera and Microphone

We access your camera and microphone only when you use features that require them (photos, videos, calls). You can revoke permissions anytime.

15.4 Contacts

If you choose to sync contacts, we use this information to help you connect with friends. You can disable contact sync anytime.

15.5 Marketplace

Marketplace transactions may require additional information. Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors.