Effective Date: March 2026
1. Introduction
SloughApp ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (including any related applications or mobile applications, and including any other media of any kind transmitted to you or accessed by you from us).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, profile information, and password.
- Profile Data: Information you add to your profile, including bio, profile photo, location, and interests.
- User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, messages, group memberships, and any other content you create or upload.
- Transaction Information: Payment details, purchase history, and listing information for items you buy, sell, or post jobs.
- Communications: Any messages you send through the app, including direct messages and group chat communications.
- Support Requests: Information provided when you contact customer support.
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Pages or features accessed, time spent on the app, search queries, and interaction patterns.
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address, and precise location if you grant permission.
- Log Data: Access times, error reporting, and system activity logs.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information from cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Provide, improve, and personalize our app and services
- Enable you to connect with other users, post content, join groups, buy and sell items, and post jobs
- Process transactions and send related information
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send promotional emails, messages, and notifications (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Public Information
Content you post publicly on the app (such as posts, comments, group memberships, and profile information) is visible to all users and cannot be considered private.
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We share information with vendors and service providers who assist us in operating the app, including payment processors, cloud hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at support@slough.app.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Control
You can access, review, and update your profile information through your account settings at any time.
7.2 Opt-Out Communications
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails and push notifications through your account settings or by clicking "unsubscribe" in communications from us.
7.3 Location Tracking
You can control location permissions through your device settings.
7.4 Account Deletion
You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at support@slough.app. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
SloughApp is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using SloughApp, you consent to such transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice or requesting your consent as required by law.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@slough.app