Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Welcome to soka! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how soka ("soka," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you interact with our applications and services (collectively, "soka Services").

By using soka Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use soka Services.

I. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve soka Services, ensure security, and comply with applicable laws. The types of information we collect include:

1. Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with soka Services, you may provide:

● Registration Details: Date of birth, phone number or email, password, user identifier, and language preference.

● Profile Information: Alias, profile picture, gender, hometown, self-introduction, social media links, education, and occupation.

● User-Generated Content (UGC): Comments, messages, pictures, videos, sounds, and other data you upload, distribute, or stream.

● Facial Data: For features like special effects or emoji creation. Facial data is processed offline and not retained unless explicitly consented to or anonymized.

● Payment and Transaction Information: Bank account details, PayPal account, transaction serial numbers, and purchase history.

● Social Network Contacts: With your permission, we access your contacts to enable the "Discover Friends" feature.

● Location Data: GPS data with your consent, adjustable through device settings.

● Survey Responses: Information shared during in-app surveys or activities.

● Social Media Connections: Information from third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) when you link your soka account.

2. Information Automatically Collected

When you use soka Services, we may collect:

● Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, pages visited, and interactions with other users.

● Device Identifiers: Information about your device, including IP address, operating system, browser type, and advertising identifiers (e.g., Apple’s IDFA or Google’s AAID).

● Location and Metadata: SIM-based location data and metadata associated with your UGC.

● Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and improve services.

3. Aggregated Data

We may generate aggregated insights that do not identify individuals. For example, we analyze usage data to calculate metrics like feature engagement rates or ad impressions.

II. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision

To deliver soka Services, enable interactive features, and provide requested products or services.

2. Service Improvement

To analyze user behavior, develop new features, and enhance personalization.

3. Customer Management

To manage user accounts, resolve issues, and send notifications about updates or changes to soka Services.

4. Communication

To interact directly with users about updates, promotions, or improvements to soka Services.

5. Content and Security Monitoring

To ensure compliance with content regulations, diagnose technical issues, and detect or prevent fraudulent activities.

6. Research and Analytics

To study user preferences and trends, enabling content and advertising customization.

7. Legal Compliance

To meet regulatory, tax, and legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

III. How We Share Your Information

Publicly Available Information

Content shared publicly on soka Services may be visible to other users, search engines, and third parties.

With Third Parties

We may share your information with:

● Service Providers: To process payments, perform analytics, or support soka Services’ functionality.

● Corporate Group Members: For operations, content optimization, and compliance purposes.

● Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required to comply with laws, enforce terms, or protect rights and safety.

● Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable information shared for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

IV. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We implement safeguards, such as data transfer agreements, to protect your information during these transfers.

V. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

VI. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

● Access, Update, or Delete Your Information: Manage your personal data through the application’s settings.

● Opt-Out: Disable features like GPS tracking or push notifications via your device settings.

● Control Advertising Preferences: Adjust advertising settings on your mobile device.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the provided contact information.

VII. Children’s Privacy

soka Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old. If we discover we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

VIII. Retention of Your Information

We retain your information as long as your account remains active. You may delete your account via the application’s settings or by contacting us directly. Certain data may be retained to comply with legal obligations.