Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2025

1. Introduction

At Yo, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect it. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the personal information we collect through our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@yoapp.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Service, such as when you register, contact us, or use our features. The information we collect depends on how you use the Service and may include:

• Personal Information You Provide: Full name, email address, hashed password, profile picture, location preferences, interests, and any other information you choose to share.
• Automatically Collected Information: We may collect limited technical data, such as device identifiers, IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used) to ensure the functionality and security of the Service.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use essential cookies to enable core functionality, such as maintaining user sessions and security. We do not use cookies or similar technologies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes.
• No Third-Party Data: We do not collect personal information from third parties unless explicitly authorized by you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for legitimate business purposes to provide and improve the Service. These purposes include:

• Account Creation and Management: To facilitate account setup, authentication, and user profile management.
• Service Delivery: To provide features, such as personalized location-based content or user-to-user communications, based on your preferences.
• Administrative Communications: To send you important updates, such as account notifications or changes to our terms and policies.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the Service and users by detecting and preventing unauthorized access or activities.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

No Advertising or Algorithmic Profiling: We do not use your personal information for targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or algorithmic processing that could be used against your interests.

4. Will Your Information Be Shared With Anyone?

We only share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information if you explicitly authorize us to do so.
• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, customer support tools) to perform functions on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
• Protecting Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, safety, or property of Yo, our users, or others.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes). When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time, and we will promptly delete all associated data unless required to retain it for legal compliance.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (using TLS) and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access Controls: Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your information.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we strive to maintain industry-standard protections.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EEA, UK, California, or Canada), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Restriction: Restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@yoapp.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR requests). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As we do not sell your data, this right is not applicable.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our servers or service providers are located. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date and will take effect upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@yoapp.com
Mailing Address: Yo, 123 Privacy Lane, Roanoke, VA 24001, USA