Solidar Network Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 23, 2025

Welcome to Solidar. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform, website, and related services available at Solidar App.

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, account details, and usage data to provide and improve our services, communicate important updates, enhance security, and ensure a better user experience.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate and maintain Solidar, subject to appropriate safeguards and confidentiality obligations.

By accessing or using Solidar, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact us through https://solidar.app.

This Privacy Policy (this "Policy") describes how Solidar Network ("Solidar Network" "we," or "us") collects, uses, and shares personal information on Solidar, a social networking client that runs on the Authenticated Transfer Protocol ("AT Protocol") with additional features built for the Solidar Network (collectively, the "Services").

Unless otherwise indicated, all terms in this Policy have the same definitions as those in our Solidar Network Terms of Service, the agreement that governs your use of the Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Any information you choose to add to your profile, such as display name, bio, and profile picture.
• Content: Posts, messages, comments, and other content you create or share through our Services.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including features used and time spent.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Services, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
• To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. End-to-End Encrypted Messages

Solidarity Social features end-to-end encrypted direct messages. This means:

• Your private messages are encrypted on your device before being sent.
• Only you and the intended recipient can read these messages.
• We cannot access, read, or share the content of your encrypted messages.
• Encryption keys are stored locally on your devices, not on our servers.

This enhanced privacy feature ensures your private conversations remain truly private.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain our Services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users
• Public Content: Content you choose to make public is visible to other users according to your privacy settings

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit and at rest for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers with physical and digital safeguards

While we take extensive measures to secure your data, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable available security features.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Export: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or operational purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@solidarity.social
Website: https://solidar.app
Address: Solidar Network Privacy Team

Note on AT Protocol Solidar operates on the AT Protocol, a decentralized social networking protocol. While we implement privacy protections for data under our control, the decentralized nature of the protocol means that public content you post may be federated to other servers. Please consider your privacy preferences when choosing what content to make public.