Privacy Policy

At Whistle, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our social media platform. By using Whistle, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

a) Information You Provide:
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information like your name, email address, phone number, username, and password.

Profile Information: You may choose to add additional information to your profile, such as a bio, profile picture, or location.

Content: We collect any content you post on Whistle, including photos, videos, comments, and messages.

Contact Information: If you grant us access, we may collect contacts from your device to help you connect with your friends.

b) Information We Collect Automatically:
Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with Whistle, such as the content you view, the people you follow, and the features you use.

Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access Whistle, including your IP address, device ID, browser type, operating system, and mobile network information.

Location Information: If you enable location services, we may collect and use your location data to offer location-based features.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Improve Services: Personalize your experience on Whistle, suggest relevant content, and enhance our platform’s features.

Connect You with Others: Help you find and connect with friends and other users on the platform.

Communication: Send you notifications, updates, and promotional messages related to your account and our services.

Analyze Usage: Understand how users interact with our platform, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience.

Security and Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity on the platform, and protect your account from unauthorized access.

3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following ways:

With Other Users: Certain information like your profile details, posts, and interactions will be visible to other users of Whistle based on your privacy settings.

With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with hosting, analytics, customer support, and payment processing.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a court order, government request, or law enforcement agencies.

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

4. Your Privacy Choices
You have control over the information you share on Whistle:

Profile Settings: You can modify your account information and privacy settings at any time to control what others can see about you.

Content Control: You can delete or edit any posts, comments, or content you share on Whistle.

Location Services: You can disable location services from your device settings if you prefer not to share your location.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services to you. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, although some data may be retained for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy
Whistle is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Links and Services
Whistle may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with them.

9. International Users
If you are accessing Whistle from outside of India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where our servers are located. By using Whistle, you consent to this transfer of information.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform or by other means. Your continued use of Whistle after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@whistle-app.com