Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Community Network ("Company", "we", "us") collects, processes, stores and protects personal data of users of the Community Network platform ("Platform") located at communitynet.app. By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read this Policy and agree to its terms. We strive to ensure maximum transparency regarding the processing of your data and guarantee their protection in accordance with applicable legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data: Registration data: first name, last name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender. Profile data: photographs, self-description, interests, dating and networking preferences, professional information, city of residence. Verification data: identity document (when undergoing verification), photographs for identity confirmation. Usage data: page visit history, interactions with other users (likes, messages), event participation, search settings. Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifier, connection data, time zone. Payment data: transaction information (we do not store full bank card details — they are processed through secure payment providers). Location data: approximate geolocation based on IP address, as well as precise geolocation with your consent.

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes: Service provision: creating and maintaining your account, ensuring Platform functionality, matching compatible users through AI algorithms. Personalization: improving recommendation accuracy, customizing the interface and content to your preferences, selecting relevant events. Communication: sending notifications about new matches, messages, events, Platform updates and changes to terms of use. Security: user identity verification, fraud prevention, detecting Platform rule violations, protection against unauthorized access. Analytics: analyzing Platform usage to improve service quality, identifying technical issues, optimizing performance. Legal obligations: fulfilling requirements of applicable legislation, responding to requests from authorized bodies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal grounds: Consent: you give consent to data processing upon registration and use of the Platform. You may withdraw consent at any time. Contract performance: processing is necessary for the performance of the Terms of Service and provision of requested services. Legitimate interest: processing is necessary to ensure Platform security, prevent fraud and improve services. Legal obligations: processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with the following categories of recipients: Other users: your public profile information is available to other Platform users in accordance with your privacy settings. Partner venues: when participating in events, we share necessary information (name, contact details) with organizers for event management. Service providers: we engage trusted contractors for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and notifications. All contractors are bound by confidentiality obligations. Law enforcement: we may disclose data upon lawful request from authorized bodies. We never sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share data for advertising targeting purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed on servers located in various jurisdictions. When transferring data outside your country, we ensure an adequate level of protection through: — standard contractual clauses approved by regulators; — certifications and data protection agreements with service providers; — technical protection measures (encryption in transit and at rest).

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your data: — data encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256); — multi-factor authentication for employees; — strict access control based on the principle of least privilege; — regular security audits and penetration testing; — real-time monitoring of suspicious activity; — encrypted backup copies; — employee information security training. Despite the measures taken, no method of data transmission over the internet is absolutely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods: Account data: throughout the entire period of Platform use and for 30 days after account deletion. Verification data: documents are deleted after verification is complete; verification status is retained for the duration of the account. Correspondence data: retained for the duration of the account. After account deletion — up to 90 days. Payment data: in accordance with financial legislation requirements (typically up to 5 years). Security logs: up to 12 months. Upon expiration of retention periods, data is deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable legislation, you have the following rights: Right of access: you may request a copy of your personal data that we process. Right to rectification: you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to erasure: you may request deletion of your data (subject to legitimate grounds for retention). Right to restriction: you may request restriction of processing in certain cases. Right to portability: you may receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Right to withdraw consent: you may withdraw previously given consent to data processing. Right to object: you may object to processing based on legitimate interest. To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@communitynetwork.app. We will review your request within 30 days.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Policy or the processing of your data, contact us: Email: privacy@communitynetwork.app Platform: communitynet.app Company: Community Network We reserve the right to amend this Policy. We will notify you of material changes through the Platform or by email. Continued use of the Platform after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.