Social Pulse — Privacy Policy

1.Our Commitment

Social Pulse is committed to:

• Respecting your privacy.
• Being transparent about how we use your information.
• Giving you control over your personal information.
• Protecting your data using modern security practices.
• Complying with applicable privacy laws around the world.

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers.

2.Information We Collect

3.Cookies and Similar Technologies

Social Pulse uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve security
• Measure website performance
• Personalize your experience
• Understand how users interact with the Platform

You may manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

4.How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate users
• Provide Platform features
• Improve our services
• Personalize content
• Respond to support requests
• Send important account notifications
• Detect fraud and abuse
• Maintain Platform security
• Improve search functionality
• Recommend relevant content
• Comply with legal obligations

We only process personal information for legitimate and lawful purposes.

5.Artificial Intelligence

Social Pulse uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the Platform. AI may assist with:

• Content summaries
• Search improvements
• Content recommendations
• Categorization
• Translation
• Spam detection
• Duplicate detection
• Accessibility improvements
• Image enhancement
• Data organization

AI-generated content may occasionally contain inaccuracies and should not be considered professional advice. Human moderation may be applied where appropriate.

6.Sharing Information

We may share information:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating the Platform
• With payment processors where payments are involved
• With cloud hosting providers
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect users and the Platform
• During a merger, acquisition, or restructuring
• With your consent

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

7.Public Information

Some information you choose to publish may be publicly visible. Examples include:

• User profile
• Articles
• Recipes
• Reviews
• Comments
• Charity listings
• Business listings
• Community posts
• Events

Please consider carefully before publishing personal information.

8.International Users

Social Pulse serves users worldwide. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

9.Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption during transmission
• Password hashing
• Secure authentication
• Access controls
• Firewalls
• Security monitoring
• Regular backups
• Software updates

While we work to protect your information, no internet service can guarantee complete security.

10.Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Operate the Platform
• Provide requested services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our Terms of Use
• Improve our services

Some information may be retained in archived or backup systems for a limited period.

11.Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your information
• Delete eligible personal information
• Restrict certain processing
• Object to certain processing
• Receive a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where applicable

We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.

12.Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account. Deleting your account may remove your profile and personal information from active systems. Certain information may be retained where necessary for:

• Legal compliance
• Fraud prevention
• Security
• Financial records
• Historical archives
• Resolving disputes

Where possible, retained information will be minimized or anonymized.

13.Children's Privacy

Social Pulse is not intended for children under the minimum age required by applicable law to create an account without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If we become aware that such information has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

14.Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Social media platforms
• Video hosting services
• Maps
• Payment providers
• External news sources

These services have their own privacy policies, and Social Pulse is not responsible for their practices.

15.Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or notifications, we may send:

• Platform updates
• Newsletters
• Feature announcements
• Community news
• Promotional messages

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or your account settings. Service-related notifications may still be sent when necessary.

16.Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes are made, we will post the updated policy on the Platform and revise the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17.Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

• Social Pulse(™)
• Website: https://www.worldofjoy.com
• Email: support@socialpulse.com
• Portland, Oregon, USA

18.Your Trust

Social Pulse exists to inspire, educate, preserve history, celebrate lives, strengthen communities, and connect people around the world. Protecting your privacy is fundamental to that mission. We are committed to continually improving our privacy practices and safeguarding the trust our users place in us.