Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Ours.Network (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information in connection with our mobile application (“App”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data when you use the App:

a. Account Information

User ID
Username
Optional profile data (e.g., bio, image)

b. Device & App Info

Operating system version
Device type
App version
Language and locale settings

c. Usage Metadata

Timestamps of app activity (e.g., logins)
Circle participation data (e.g., who created or joined a circle)
Non-content event logs (e.g., invite sent, reaction tapped)

d. Communication Metadata

Timestamps and routing data for messages (e.g., sender and recipient identifiers)
Delivery success/failure indicators

❗ We do not collect message content. All communication between users is end-to-end encrypted. Only the sender and intended recipient(s) can access the contents of messages.
Encryption keys are generated and stored locally on user devices and are never shared with us.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide core features of the App
Facilitate secure user-to-user communication
Send verification codes and connection requests
Improve performance, reliability, and security
Respond to support requests and feedback
Comply with legal obligations (if required)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

We rely on the following legal bases for processing:

Consent — for optional features such as invitations or analytics
Contractual necessity — to provide the core functionality of the App
Legitimate interests — for platform integrity, abuse prevention, and diagnostics
Legal obligation — when required by law or lawful request

We may share data with:

Trusted service providers for cloud hosting, email delivery, or technical support
Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or regulation

We do not share user content or metadata with advertisers or data brokers.

All processors are contractually bound to protect your data in accordance with GDPR and U.S. privacy standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain metadata and account information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.
End-to-end encrypted message content is not retained on our servers beyond transient delivery time.

You can request deletion of your account and associated metadata at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR and similar laws:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your account and associated data
Withdraw consent where applicable
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Portability of your data (upon request)
Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 vitalii@adaptframework.solutions

7. Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States or EU countries.
Where applicable, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms to protect data in transit across borders.

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the App or our website.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: vitalii@adaptframework.solutions