Privacy Policy

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Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or interact with SeaFace, we collect information you voluntarily provide:

person Account Information

Full name and username
Email address and phone number
Password (encrypted)
Profile picture and bio
Date of birth and gender
Location information (country, region, LGA)
Educational information (institution, course, graduation year)

forum Content You Create

Posts, comments, and replies
Photos and videos you upload
Stories and status updates
Messages sent to other users
Reactions and likes

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use SeaFace, we automatically collect certain information:

Data Type	Description	Purpose
Device Information	Device type, operating system, browser type	Optimize experience, troubleshoot issues
Log Data	IP address, access times, pages viewed	Security, analytics, performance
Location Data	Approximate location from IP	Personalization, regional features
Usage Data	Features used, time spent, interactions	Improve services, user experience
Cookies	Session cookies, preference cookies	Authentication, preferences, analytics

warning Important Note

We do not collect sensitive information such as:

Government IDs (unless for verification with consent)
Financial information (payment details are handled by secure third-party processors)
Biometric data
Health or medical information

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

check_circle Provide and Maintain Services: To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and enable you to use all features of SeaFace.
check_circle Personalize Experience: To customize content, suggest connections, and show you relevant posts and advertisements.
check_circle Communicate with You: To send important updates, security alerts, and administrative messages. With your consent, we may also send promotional communications.
check_circle Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns, identify trends, and enhance the functionality and performance of SeaFace.
check_circle Ensure Safety and Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, security breaches, and violations of our Terms of Service.
check_circle Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests when required by law.

verified Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contract Performance: To fulfill our agreement with you when you use our services.
Consent: When you've given explicit permission for specific processing.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly direct us to do so, such as when you:

Choose to make your profile public
Share content with other users
Connect with third-party services

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and improve SeaFace:

cloud Cloud Hosting: To store data and serve content (e.g., Amazon Web Services)
analytics Analytics: To understand usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
email Email Services: To send notifications and alerts
payments Payment Processors: For any future paid features (processed securely by third parties)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

Court orders or subpoenas
Law enforcement investigations
Regulatory requirements
To protect the rights, property, or safety of SeaFace, our users, or the public

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change and outline your choices.

public Public Information

Remember that any information you post publicly on SeaFace (such as public posts, profile information, and comments) can be seen by other users and may be indexed by search engines. Please be mindful of what you share.

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Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

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Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

edit

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

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Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).

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Right to Restrict

Limit how we process your information in certain circumstances.

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Right to Portability

Receive your information in a structured, commonly used format.

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Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

gavel How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

email Email: privacy@seaface.space
web Web: seaface.space/contact

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

4.1 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information above.

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Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

lock Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
password Password Security: Passwords are hashed and salted using industry-standard algorithms.
shield Access Controls: Strict access controls limit internal access to personal information.
monitoring Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and potential security threats.
backup Backups: Regular encrypted backups to prevent data loss.

warning No Method is 100% Secure

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to promptly addressing any security breaches and notifying affected users as required by law.

report Report a Security Issue

If you discover a security vulnerability or have concerns about your account security, please contact us immediately at:

security@seaface.space

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on SeaFace.

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our platform.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

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Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Authentication, security, session management	Session / 30 days
Preference Cookies	Dark mode, language preferences, settings	30 days
Analytics Cookies	Usage statistics, performance monitoring	Up to 1 year
Functional Cookies	Remember form inputs, user interactions	Session

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies (may affect functionality)
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Use private/incognito mode for sessions

Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of SeaFace.

6.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics (analytics)
Cloudflare (security and performance)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

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Children's Privacy

child_care Minimum Age: 13 Years Old

SeaFace is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

For Users Between 13 and 18

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, please review this privacy policy with your parent or guardian. Certain features may have additional age restrictions.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

update Notification of Changes: We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
email Direct Notification: For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through a notice on our platform.
history Review Period: We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of SeaFace after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using our services and delete your account.

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Contact Us

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

email

Email

privacy@seaface.space

Response within 48 hours

web

Website

seaface.space/contact

Contact form available 24/7

mail

Postal Mail

SeaFace Privacy

SeaFace Technologies Limited
No. 14 Mohammed Hammazina Road
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Nigeria

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Data Protection Officer

dpo@seaface.space

For data protection inquiries

location_on Our Location

SeaFace is operated from Nigeria. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information will be processed in Nigeria and other countries where we operate.

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Additional Information

10.1 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory reasons.

10.2 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10.3 Third-Party Links

SeaFace may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. We currently do not respond to these signals. If we do in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.