**Effective Date: June 10, 2025

1. Introduction**

Welcome to Den, a mobile application developed by Den Inc. We are a location-based social platform that helps people discover communities, connect with neighbors and friends, and communicate in real time. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our services, including our mobile app and website at www.densocial.io. If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:Personal Information

• Name, username, email address, phone number
• Location data (only with your permission)
• Content you submit (e.g., messages, posts, comments, media)
• Account preferences and settings

Device and Technical Data

• IP address, device ID, operating system, and browser type
• App usage data (e.g., interactions, session length)
• Crash logs and diagnostics

Cookies and Analytics (web only)

• Session cookies for authentication and app performance
• Tools like Google Analytics (or similar) for usage insights

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide core features of the app (e.g., local chats, community discovery)
• Personalize your experience and community recommendations
• Improve app performance and debug technical issues
• Communicate with you (e.g., account updates, community alerts)
• Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Service Providers who assist with hosting, analytics, payments, or customer support (e.g., Stripe, Firebase)