SocialSafety Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 July, 2025

At SocialSafety, privacy is not a feature — it is a foundational right. We are committed to protecting your personal information through clear, respectful, and transparent practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data and your rights as a member.

• We do not track your activity on SocialSafety, or across any other websites, apps, or platforms.
• Your behavior is not recorded, profiled, or analyzed.

To maintain a safe and respectful environment:
- If a member reports abuse or harmful conduct, SocialSafety moderators may review the reported content and investigate the account involved.
- This investigation is limited to the reported material and does not involve behavioral tracking, profiling, or third-party monitoring.
- If the breach is serious, or if illegal activity is suspected, the matter will be escalated to the appropriate legal or regulatory authorities.

We handle all investigations discreetly and only when necessary to protect the safety and dignity of our community.

2. No Ads or Sponsored Content

SocialSafety.ca does not host third-party advertisements, sponsored posts, affiliate links, or any form of commercial targeting.
We do not accept paid placements or allow algorithmically promoted content.

PLEASE NOTE
SocialSafety includes a member-driven section called MarketSpace, where members can post their own listings or community notices.
These listings:
- Are visible only by choice and are not promoted, sorted, or ranked by the platform.
- Are not monetized by SocialSafety in any way.
- Are optional and controlled entirely by the posting member.

3. No Algorithms

Your experience is not manipulated by predictive algorithms.
There are no recommendation engines or automated feeds influencing what you see or engage with.

4. No Data Selling or Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for any commercial, marketing, or advertising purposes.

We may disclose personal data only under the following legally compelled circumstances:
- If required by law, court order, or authorized government or police agency
- When responding to lawful requests related to investigations, public safety, or regulatory compliance

Such disclosures are reviewed internally and handled with strict oversight to ensure they are lawful, necessary, and limited in scope.

5. No Analytics, Advertising, or Tracking Cookies

We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, behavioral profiling, or advertising.

Any cookies used are strictly necessary for essential platform operations such as login, session security, and account access.

6. Minimal Data Collection

We collect only the data required to:
- Register your account
- Authenticate your identity
- Maintain the security and functionality of the platform

We do not request or retain unnecessary personal information.

7. Communication with Members

We use your email address only for important service-related communications, such as:
- Platform outages or service interruptions
- Updates to Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or legal obligations
- Critical security alerts
- Major infrastructure upgrades or transitions

You will not receive promotional emails, marketing content, or newsletters unless you explicitly request them.

8. Your Data, Your Control

You have full access to manage, download, or disable your account and associated personal data at any time through your account settings.

Please Note:
- Disabling your account does not guarantee immediate or total removal from all systems.
- Some data may be retained in encrypted backups for system integrity and disaster recovery.
- Certain data may be preserved as required by applicable laws or legal obligations, including fraud prevention, legal disputes, or regulatory compliance.

9. Full Transparency

We are committed to transparency. If we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will provide clear notice in advance before the changes take effect.

10. Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about how your data is handled, contact us via the form available on our website.
We aim to respond within 10 business days.