Privacy Policy for Friendsly
Last Updated: 22nd November 2025
Friendsly (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your data when you use our website, mobile features, and services (collectively, the “Friendsly Platform”).
This policy follows international privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or use Friendsly, we may collect:
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Full name
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Email address
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Username
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Profile photo
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Contact details
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Any information you manually add to your profile
Friendsly does not request payment or wallet information.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the platform, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Device and browser type
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Operating system
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Approximate location (non-precise)
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Pages visited and actions taken
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Log files
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Cookies and tracking data
This information helps us improve the platform and maintain security.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
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Creating and managing your account
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Personalizing your platform experience
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Maintaining platform functionality
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Enhancing features and performance
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Providing customer support
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Monitoring security, preventing fraud, and protecting users
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Sending important service notifications
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Complying with legal obligations
We do NOT sell your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, Friendsly processes personal data based on:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract (providing the platform)
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Legitimate business interests, such as security and service improvement
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Friendsly uses cookies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Maintain session functionality
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Analyze traffic and usage patterns
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Improve platform experience
You may adjust cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect platform performance.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share data only with trusted third-party service providers, such as:
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Hosting providers
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Security and anti-fraud partners
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Customer support tools
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Analytics services
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Legal authorities when required
We do not share your data for advertising resale or third-party marketing.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
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Maintain your account
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Provide platform services
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Meet legal and security obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce policies
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)
EU residents have the right to:
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Access their personal data
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Request correction of inaccuracies
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Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 [email protected]
8. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may:
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Request disclosure of collected data
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Opt-out of the sale of personal data (Friendsly does not sell data)
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Exercise your rights without discrimination
Submit requests to:
📧 [email protected]
We respond within timeframes required by law.
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
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SSL encryption
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Access controls
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Protected servers
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Regular platform monitoring
While we take strong precautions, no online service can guarantee 100% security.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your home country.
We implement safeguards to ensure compliance with GDPR and international standards.
11. Children’s Privacy
Friendsly is intended for individuals aged 13 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below this age.
If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us immediately.
12. Third-Party Links
Friendsly may contain links to external websites or apps.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted with a revised date.
Continued use of Friendsly signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
For privacy concerns or data requests, reach us at:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
