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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1st 2025

 

Respects App Limited ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you use the Respects mobile application and related services ("Respects" or the "App").

 

We are the data controller of your personal data. If you have questions, contact us at support@respects.app.

 

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:

 

a. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account details – e.g. username, email address, profile photo, bio

  • Content – any posts, messages, images, or videos you upload

  • Communication – your messages with us or other users


b. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Device and usage data – IP address, device type, operating system, app version, browsing activity

  • Location data – if you enable location features

  • Cookies or similar technologies – to understand how you interact with our App


c. Information from Third Parties:

  • If you sign in using third-party services (e.g. Apple, Google), we may receive authentication and profile information.

 

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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage the App and user accounts

  • To personalize your user experience

  • To communicate with you about updates, support, and marketing (with your consent)

  • To monitor, analyze, and improve our services

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or violations

  • To comply with legal obligations

 

 

3. Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)
We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for optional features like marketing

  • Contract – to provide the services you signed up for

  • Legal obligation – to meet regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to ensure the App operates securely and effectively

 

 

4. How We Share Your Data
We may share your information:

  • With service providers who help operate the App (e.g. hosting, analytics, moderation)

  • If required by law or legal process

  • In the event of a business transfer or merger

  • With your consent or at your direction (e.g. sharing posts publicly)

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We do not sell your personal data.

 

5. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • For the purposes outlined in this policy

  • To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

  • You may request deletion of your account at any time

 

6

. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Erase your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk


To exercise your rights, contact us at support@respects.app 

 

7. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no system is completely secure.

 

8. Children's Privacy
Respects is not intended for children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us.

 

9. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).

 

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the App or email. Your continued use of Respects after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

11. Contact Us
Respects App Limited
61 The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2SA
Company Number: 7608685
support@respects.app
 

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