AHGOO PRIVACY POLICY

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 Effective Date: March 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 1, 2025

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At Ahgoo, we are committed to protecting user privacy, ensuring security, and complying with all applicable global data protection laws. Our mission is to provide a safe, transparent, and legally compliant social media platform where users can connect, share, and engage across cultures while maintaining control over their personal data.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, your rights regarding that data, and our legal obligations under data protection laws, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – United States
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – United States
• Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) –  Brazil
• Other national and regional privacy laws

By using Ahgoo, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy and agree to our data collection, processing, and security practices as outlined herein.

1. LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING

Ahgoo collects and processes user data under the following legally recognized justifications:

• User  Consent – When you explicitly agree to provide personal data for specific purposes, such as personalized ads, location tracking, or participation in platform analytics.
• Contractual Necessity – When processing data is required to deliver services (e.g., account creation, event participation, payment processing).
• Legitimate Business Interests – To enhance the platform, prevent fraud, provide user support, and optimize content recommendations while maintaining user rights.
• Legal Compliance – When data processing is required by law, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies.

Users can withdraw consent at any time in Privacy Settings. However, withdrawal does not retroactively affect lawful data processing conducted before the withdrawal.

2. TYPES OF USERS AND DATA COLLECTION

2.1. Basic Users

Basic users can:

• Create and share content (text, images, videos).
• Engage with other users through likes, comments, and messaging.
• Participate in free events.

Data collected:

• Full Name and Email Address
• Phone Number (Mandatory but Not Shared)
• Gender (Mandatory but Not Shared)
• Date of Birth (Visible only to friends)
• Country and Heritage Information (Displayed as rotating flags)
• Hobbies & Interests (Users can select up to 5 main interests)
• Device and Location Data (Only if enabled)
• Phone Contacts (If granted permission, we collect phone numbers to help users find friends on the platform)
• Gallery & Media Access (If granted permission, we access photos, videos, and media files for content uploads)

Compliance Notes:

• Explicit user consent is required before collecting sensitive data like contacts, gallery, and location.
• Users must be able to revoke permissions at any time.
• We do NOT share personal data (heritage, gender, birthday, or contacts) with advertisers or external parties.

2.2. Business Users & Influencers

Business and Influencer accounts have additional features, including:

• Running paid advertisements and promoting events.
• Accessing audience analytics.
• Monetizing content and transactions.

Additional data collected:

• Advertising Performance Data (e.g., impressions, engagement).
• Monetization and Payment History.
• Audience Segmentation Data (e.g., targeted demographics, content reach).

Linked Accounts: Business and Influencer accounts may also have a linked basic account for personal use.

Ahgoo does not collect:

• Health, face recognition, or biometric data (unless explicitly enabled).
• Sensitive personal identifiers (e.g., Social Security numbers).
• Private communications outside the Ahgoo platform.

3. DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY PROCESSING

Ahgoo does not sell personal data but shares anonymized, limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, security, and payment processing).
• Advertisers (non-personalized ad targeting based on aggregated audience insights).
• Data enrichment partners (to improve recommendations while protecting privacy).

Users can manage or limit third-party data sharing via Privacy Settings.

4. COOKIE POLICY & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Ahgoo uses cookies, tracking pixels, and third-party analytics tools to:

• Enhance user experience (e.g., remembering login credentials, content preferences).
• Analyze user behavior (e.g., interactions, ad engagement).
• Enable personalized advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel).

Users can manage cookie settings through Privacy Settings in their browser.

5. PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PAYMENTS

Ahgoo provides a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment system, similar to Venmo, allowing users to send and receive payments within the platform.

• P2P payments are facilitated through third-party payment processors, which comply with PCI DSS and banking regulations.
• Ahgoo does not store full credit card or banking details—payment details are managed by the payment provider.
• Users must verify their identity before making transactions, in compliance with anti-money      laundering (AML) laws.

6. EVENTS AND LIABILITY

Ahgoo allows users to create, share, and promote free and paid events.

• Free Events: Open to all users; Ahgoo does not moderate content.
• Paid Events: The organizer is responsible for refunds, cancellations, and disputes.
• Ahgoo is only an advertiser of events and is not responsible for event execution.

7. CHILDREN'S DATA PROTECTION

• Ahgoo is directed toward individuals 18 and older.
• Users under 13 years of age are strictly prohibited from using Ahgoo.
• Users aged 13–17 must have parental consent in certain jurisdictions.
• Parents can request deletion of a minor’s data at policies.security@ahgoo.com.
• Ahgoo does not knowingly collect or process children's data without parental consent where required by law.

8. DATA PORTABILITY

Users can request a copy of their data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service. Requests can be submitted via Privacy Settings or policies.security@ahgoo.com.

9. DATA RETENTION & ACCOUNT DELETION

• Ahgoo retains user data as long as necessary for services, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Deleted accounts are permanently erased within 30–90 days.
• Backups containing deleted user data are overwritten within 180 days, unless required for legal compliance.

10. SECURITY MEASURES AND DATA PROTECTION

Ahgoo implements industry-leading security protocols, including:

• End-to-End Encryption for sensitive transactions.
• Access Control Measures to prevent unauthorized data access.
• Regular Compliance Audits for GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliance.

11. BREACH NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

If a data breach occurs:

• Ahgoo will notify affected users within 72 hours, if required by law.
• Affected users will receive a detailed report on the breach.
• Immediate actions will be taken to contain and mitigate the breach.

12. LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS

• Ahgoo only discloses user data in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• Users are notified of government data requests unless legally prohibited.

13. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

• Ahgoo processes and stores data across multiple jurisdictions.
• Transfers outside a user’s country are protected by:
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data encryption and pseudonymization
  • GDPR and LGPD compliance safeguards

    

14. USERS' RIGHTS & DATA CONTROL

Users can:

• Access, correct, or delete their personal data.
• Manage privacy settings at any time.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

• Ahgoo may update this policy based on regulatory changes or business needs.
• Users will be notified of major changes before they take effect.

16. User Content & Copyright Policy

• Users retain ownership of the content they create but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote it within the App.
• Users may report copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
• Any content that violates our Community Guidelines may be removed without notice.

17. AI & Algorithmic Transparency

• Our platform uses AI to recommend content, detect fraud, and personalize user experiences.
• Users can request a review of AI-driven decisions affecting their content or account status.
• No fully automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects are made without human oversight.

18. CONTACT US

For privacy-related inquiries:

• Email: policies.security@ahgoo.com
• Website: www.ahgoo.com

By using Ahgoo, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

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