1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to outline PeekThru’s obligations to comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws, and to set out the principles we follow to ensure your personal data is handled responsibly.
1.2 This Policy applies to all users, employees, contractors, and partners of PeekThru who may access or process personal data.
1.3 Trust is central to our platform. Users must feel confident that their information is safe, private, and used only for legitimate purposes.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
◉ Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, and profile picture.
◉ Location Data: GPS location (only with your consent) to tag your content or show nearby peeks. We never share your live GPS with other users.
◉ Content: Videos, photos, captions, comments, check-ins, and other materials you upload.
◉ Device & Technical Data: Device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, crash logs, and diagnostic information.
◉ Usage Data: Pages visited, content viewed, interactions, session times, and referral links.
◉ Cookies & Tracking Data: Used on our website to improve user experience, personalize recommendations, and support analytics.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We will only process personal data if at least one of the following applies:
◉ To provide and operate our services.
◉ To improve, personalize, and secure user experience.
◉ To comply with legal obligations.
◉ To detect, prevent, and address fraud or misuse.
With your explicit consent (e.g., notifications, location access).
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
◉ Deliver app features (posting, viewing, saving, and sharing peeks).
◉ Enable discovery by location, time, or popularity.
◉ Send push notifications (with your consent).
◉ Personalize recommendations and gamification rewards.
◉ Conduct analytics, research, and platform improvements.
◉ Moderate content and enforce community guidelines.
◉ Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:
◉ With Service Providers: Such as hosting, analytics, moderation, or cloud storage providers.
◉ With Other Users: When you post peeks, your display name and tagged location are visible publicly.
◉ For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
◉ For Safety: To protect against harm, fraud, or security threats.
Cross-border transfers (if any) will comply with applicable laws and safeguards.
6. Data Minimization & Retention
◉ We only collect data that is necessary for our services.
◉ Personal data is retained only as long as required for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance.
◉ You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational safeguards including:
◉ Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
◉ Access controls and authentication systems.
◉ Regular audits and monitoring.
◉ Limited access on a “need-to-know” basis.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Users share content at their own discretion.
8. Children’s Privacy
PeekThru is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that a child’s data has been collected without consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
◉ Access the personal data we hold about you.
◉ Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data.
◉ Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
◉ Restrict or object to processing.
◉ Withdraw consent (e.g., disable location services).
◉ Request portability of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@peekthru.app
10. Privacy by Design
We integrate privacy into every stage of product design and updates, including:
◉ Minimizing data collection.
◉ Using anonymization and aggregation where possible.
◉ Conducting internal privacy impact assessments for new features.
11. Content Responsibility
◉ You control what you post.
◉ Your content is public when published and may be visible worldwide.
◉ You must not post personal information of others without consent.
◉ We use AI and human moderation to remove inappropriate or unsafe content.
12. Marketing & Communications
◉ We do not sell data to advertisers.
◉ Marketing communications (e.g., app updates, new features) are only sent with your consent.
◉ All emails and push notifications will include an unsubscribe/opt-out option.
13. Third-Party Links & Services
PeekThru may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing data with them.
14. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via the app, website, or email. Continued use of PeekThru after changes constitutes acceptance.
15. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: privacy@peekthru.app