Privacy Policy / DPDP Notice
Effective / Last Updated: August 23, 2026
1. Purpose
This Privacy Policy explains how Socialiya collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal data when users access or use Socialiya.
2. Data We May Collect
Depending on the services used, Socialiya may process:
- Name, username and profile information
- Mobile number and email address
- Login/authentication information
- Profile photograph and uploaded content
- Device and technical information
- IP address, browser/app information and log data
- Approximate location where enabled
- Payment, payout and tax information where required
- Usage, interaction and engagement information
- Support requests and reports
- Information needed for fraud, security and legal compliance Socialiya should collect only data reasonably necessary for identified purposes.
3. How We Use Data
We may use personal data to:
- create and manage accounts
- authenticate users
- provide Platform features
- personalize feeds and recommendations
- process rewards and payouts
- prevent fraud and abuse
- maintain cybersecurity
- provide customer support
- deliver advertising and measurement
- comply with law
- investigate complaints
- improve products and services.
4. Legal Basis / Notice
Processing will be carried out in accordance with applicable Indian data-protection law, including applicable requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection framework. Where consent is required, Socialiya will seek consent in an appropriate manner and provide information about the processing purpose.
5. Children
Socialiya will apply age restrictions and safeguards required by applicable law. Where parental or guardian consent is legally required, appropriate mechanisms will be used.
6. Sharing of Data
Data may be shared with service providers and other parties where necessary for:
- hosting and infrastructure
- payment processing
- authentication
- communications
- analytics
- advertising measurement
- security and fraud prevention
- legal compliance
- corporate transactions. Socialiya does not authorize third parties to use personal data for unrelated purposes merely because they receive data for service delivery.
7. Advertising
Advertising may use information permitted by law and applicable user choices. Sensitive or prohibited profiling practices will not be conducted where prohibited by law.
8. Cookies
Socialiya may use cookies, SDKs and similar technologies for authentication, security, preferences, analytics and advertising. Users can control certain technologies through browser or device settings.
9. Data Security
Socialiya will maintain reasonable technical and organisational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and risks involved. No internet system can be guaranteed completely secure.
10. Data Retention
Data will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the stated purpose, legal obligations, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, security or legitimate operational needs, subject to applicable law.
11. User Rights
Subject to applicable law, users may have rights relating to access, correction, updating, withdrawal of consent, grievance and deletion/erasure or other statutory rights. Requests may be sent to: support@socialiya.com
12. Account Deletion
Users may request account deletion through available Platform controls or by contacting Socialiya. Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention or dispute resolution.
13. International Processing
Where personal data is processed outside India, Socialiya will apply the requirements and safeguards required by applicable law.
14. Data Breaches
Where a personal data breach occurs, Socialiya will follow applicable legal requirements regarding assessment, mitigation and notifications.
15. Third-Party Links
Third-party websites and services have their own privacy practices. Socialiya is not responsible for independent third-party privacy practices.
16. Changes
This Policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be notified where required.
17. Contact
Privacy/Data Protection Contact: Socialiya support@socialiya.com India (details available on request)
Contact
For questions about this policy, email support@socialiya.com.