GaZm™ Privacy Policy

We’re glad to find you here taking a look at our Privacy Policy (“Policy”). Here we explain how we ensure the collection, storage, protection, and sharing of your information, and we recommend reading this alongside our Terms and Conditions of Use.

We hold accountability for all data pertaining to an identified or identifiable individual and, if applicable, a legal entity ("Personal Data") that we gather, handle, and utilize throughout your utilization of GaZm™.

About Us

GaZm™ Software is the data controller of the personal information we hold about you.

Our registered and postal address:

Our Commitment To ‘You’

We prioritize safeguarding your privacy and managing your Personal Data in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Our collection and processing of personal information are limited to the specific purposes outlined in this policy. Rest assured, your data will not be utilized for any other undisclosed purposes, and we will retain it only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or comply with applicable law.

We prioritize your privacy in the development of all our products and services. Our approach involves collaborating with experts from diverse fields such as legal, security, engineering, and product design. This ensures that we make informed decisions that uphold the highest level of respect & concern for your privacy.

The GaZm™ Group has appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted via email at dpo@gazm.app or by sending a letter to the address provided below:

Address : 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone : +1 213-682-3575

We prioritize the safety and security of your data with dedicated teams. Our security practices are regularly updated and we continually invest in enhancing the protection of your information.

Where this Privacy Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy is applicable to the websites, apps, events, and other services provided by GaZm™. In order to simplify matters, we will refer to all of these as our "services" throughout this Privacy Policy. To ensure complete transparency, we have included links to this Privacy Policy on all relevant services.

Some services may require their own unique privacy policy. If a service has its own privacy policy, then that policy -- not this Privacy Policy -- applies.

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) applies to all Visitors and End users of the the services provided by GaZm made available in it (“Website”), app and events which are offered by Manchhi Softech Private Limited and/or any of its affiliates (“GaZm

Definitions

Just to be clear, keep the below information in mind, while reading the Privacy Policy to better understand, who is who and who is whom:

Visitor(s) – any and all internet users who end up surfing our website , apps as follows – https://gazm.app

End User(s) - are Visitor(s) who sign up to avail our Services;

Services  These are our products or services made available in the Website, app or an event for a price or at times, if we feel like it, for free;

Personal Data – means any data that relates to a natural person who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, or an online identifier

Controller , Processor, Processed,Sub-Processor and Processing , have the meanings given to them in Applicable Data Protection Laws.

Applicable Data Protection Laws means all privacy and data protection laws and regulations applicable to but not limited to collecting, receiving, handling or processing of Personal Data, including EU General Data Protection Regulations, the Information Technology Act, 2000, India Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA) and relevant rules made thereunder including .

What Information Do We Collect?

Certain personal information we gather is necessary for the operation and functionality of GaZm™, whereas other personal data is considered voluntary and aims to improve your user experience. Kindly note that if you do not provide the required personal information, we will be unable to provide you access to GaZm™.

When you choose to sign up on GaZm™, the following data shall be collected by us, which are mandatory for us to provide you our Services:

1. Name
2. Username
3. Email address
4. Cell Number
5. Gender identity
6. Sexual preference
7. Location

Information You Provide to Us.

You choose to give us certain information when using our services. This includes:

1. Upon registration, you are requested to supply us with essential information including your phone number, and email address, as well as certain fundamental details required for the smooth functionality of the service. This includes your gender, date of birth and preferences regarding the individuals you wish to connect with.
2. Upon finishing your profile, you are given the choice to disclose your sexual orientation to us. By providing us with such information, you are granting consent for us to utilize it for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
3. When you opt for a paid service or make a direct purchase from us (as opposed to using a platform like iOS or Android), you furnish us with details regarding your purchases, and our payment processors receive information such as your debit or credit card number, as well as other financial information.
4. By participating in surveys, focus groups, or market studies, you provide us with valuable insights into our products and services. Your responses to our questions and testimonials greatly contribute to our understanding of customer preferences and help us improve our offerings.
5. By opting to engage in our promotions, events, or contests, we gather the data you provide during registration or entry.
6. When you reach out to our customer support team, we gather the information provided by you during our interaction.
7. If you provide us with information about other individuals, we will handle this information on your behalf to fulfill your request.
8. Certainly, we also handle your conversations with fellow members, along with the content you share, to effectively manage and safeguard our services, ensuring the safety of our community.
9. Usage data, including activity data, online interactions with us and with other users;
10. X.To challenge our decision of revoking your license, authorization to access and/or use GaZm™, and terminating your account for failure to adhere to our age restrictions, we kindly request you to provide a photographic image of yourself along with a valid form of identification that confirms your date of birth.

We advise and promote thoughtful consideration when it comes to sharing personal information, both for you and all our members. It is not advisable to include email addresses, URLs, instant messaging details, phone numbers, full names or addresses, credit card details, national identity numbers, driver's license details, or any other sensitive information that can be exploited or misused on your profile. The responsibility for the personal information you disclose when posting about yourself or using the messaging feature to interact with other Users lies solely with you.

We will retain your personal information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the intended purposes for which it was collected. In determining the appropriate duration for retaining personal information, we take into consideration various factors including the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risks associated with unauthorized access or disclosure, the specific purposes for processing the information, the feasibility of achieving those purposes through alternative methods, and any relevant legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or other obligations.

If you choose to terminate your account or if your account remains deactivated for 3 months, your account with us will be terminated. Generally, a user's account data is deleted 3 months after account termination. However, please be aware that we will retain anonymized transactional records and purchase complaint records. In certain circumstances, such as ongoing complaints or legal investigations, we may retain your personal information for a longer period. This is done to ensure the safety of our staff, users, and third parties, and to address any potential litigation related to our relationship with you.

Information generated or automatically collected when you use our services

When availing of our services, technical data is generated concerning the features you have utilized, the manner in which you have employed them, and the devices you use to access our services. Further details can be found below:

1. The utilization of our services leads to the generation of data concerning your activities on our platform. This encompasses a wide range of information, such as your usage patterns (e.g., login times, features utilized, actions taken, information displayed to you), as well as your interactions with other members (e.g., connections established, interactions initiated, messages exchanged).
2. We obtain information from the device(s) you employ to access our services, which encompasses hardware and software particulars such as IP address, device ID and type, app settings and characteristics, app crashes, advertising IDs (randomly generated numbers that can be reset by adjusting your device's settings and, in certain cases, disabled completely), and identifiers associated with cookies or other technologies that can uniquely identify a device or browser.

How We Use Your Data

Photo Verification: To ensure the utmost safety, security, and optimal user experience, we have established a verification procedure for all Users. This procedure entails verifying your account by providing your phone number and, in certain instances, undergoing photo verification. Our primary objective is to confirm that you are a genuine user and not an automated system. By implementing these measures, we can effectively thwart the creation of counterfeit GaZm™ accounts that may be exploited for malicious activities and cybercrime. This verification process is indispensable in our continuous efforts to prevent fraud. Please note that photo verification is a mandatory prerequisite on GaZm™.

As part of the profile photo verification process, we carefully scan each photo you provide. This scan includes utilizing facial recognition technology to compare the submitted photo with your existing profile photo, guaranteeing the accuracy of your identity. It's crucial to understand that we do not include the verification photos in your profile. We retain these scans for future verification and record-keeping purposes until they are no longer necessary or for a maximum of one year after your last interaction with us. Once the retention period expires, we take commercially reasonable actions to permanently and securely delete the scans from our systems.

Our main purpose in utilizing your information is to enhance and provide our services. Furthermore, we utilize your data to ensure the safety of both you and our community, and to deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests. For a more detailed explanation of the various reasons behind our utilization of your information, please continue reading.

1. To facilitate the establishment, administration, and processing of contractual relationships, we make use of transactional data, financial data, User Submissions, and other relevant information. This also involves creating and managing a user account, ensuring that you can maximize your experience with GaZm™.
2. Our priority is to maintain the essential operations of the business and GaZm™. For this purpose, we rely on location data, including geographical position, time identifier, identity data, sexual identity data (such as orientation and preferences), and other relevant information. These data help us ensure the smooth functioning of GaZm™, including maintenance, provision, improvement, monitoring, and geolocation of users.
3. Adherence to legal requirements and regulatory guidelines: Ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) clarifications, meeting disclosure, information, and reporting obligations, fulfilling archiving obligations, and actively preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.
4. To ensure the security and access control of networks and IT infrastructures, various types of data including geographical position, time identifier, usage data, activity data, and account data are utilized. These data are crucial for monitoring, analyzing, and testing purposes, as well as for system and error checks, documentation, security backups, and communication of security updates.
5. We employ various types of data, including usage data, activity data, insights, responses, testimonials, interactions, and more, to monitor and analyze your utilization of GaZm™. This statistical data is utilized for scientific and analytical purposes, enabling us to enhance the offerings available on GaZm™. Additionally, we utilize this information to administer focus groups, determine user demographics, and conduct market studies and surveys.
6. Your personal information may be shared with third parties and service providers who perform services on our behalf. These services encompass app and data hosting, data center and storage facilities, communication tools, surveys and chat facilities, user relationship management, social media platforms, marketing communications, advertising, push notifications, customer and technical support, error reporting and fixing, analytics, cybersecurity, verification services, fraud prevention, monitoring, user safety, and safeguarding.
7. In the course of business transactions such as mergers, asset or share sales, reorganizations, financing, changes in control, or the acquisition of our business, your personal information may be disclosed to third parties.
8. In order to comply with the law and meet the reasonable requests of law enforcement, we may need to share your personal information with third parties. Additionally, if we have a reasonable belief that it is necessary to detect and investigate illegal activities and breaches of agreements, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of GaZm™, its users, or others, we may disclose your information. This may involve exchanging information with other companies and organizations to ensure cybersecurity, prevent fraud, promote online and user safety, and reduce credit risk.
9. Consent: By providing us with information that may be considered "special" or "sensitive" in certain jurisdictions, such as your sexual orientation, you are giving your consent for us to process that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. At times, we may request your consent to collect specific information, such as your precise geolocation, or to use your information for specific purposes. If you wish to withdraw your consent, you have the option to adjust your settings (e.g., for the collection of precise geolocation) or delete your content (e.g., if you have entered sensitive information in your profile). If you have any concerns or would like to withdraw your consent, please contact us using the provided address at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Your ‘Rights’

In compliance with the applicable privacy laws, you hold the subsequent rights in relation to your personal data that we have in our possession:

1. Entitlement to access: You have the entitlement to access your personal information, granting you the ability to obtain your Personal Data
2. Device permissions are an integral part of mobile platforms, enabling control over access to different types of device data and notifications. These permissions encompass areas such as phone contacts, pictures, location services, push notifications, and advertising identifiers. By adjusting your device settings, you have the ability to provide consent or opposition to the collection or processing of this information, as well as the display of corresponding notifications. However, it's important to be aware that modifying these settings may result in certain services experiencing a loss of functionality.
3. Uninstall, By uninstalling an app through the standard uninstall process on your device, you can effectively halt all data collection activities. It is crucial to understand that uninstalling an app does not automatically terminate your account. To close your account, kindly make use of the corresponding functionality offered by the service.
4. Rectification, If we hold any personal information about you that is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request rectification. We will promptly correct any inaccuracies or fill in any missing details to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your information.
5. Deletion, If you wish to have your personal information removed from our records, you have the option to request its deletion. To exercise your right to delete, simply submit a formal request to us. (Insert Link)
6. Restriction, Under specific circumstances, you hold the right to demand that we limit the purposes for processing your personal information if the continued processing is not justified. This may occur, for instance, when you contest the accuracy of the personal information.
7. Object or Withdraw Consent, In specific situations, you have the right to express your objection to any processing that is conducted on the basis of our legitimate interests. Furthermore, if you desire, you can object to our direct marketing endeavors by either utilizing the "unsubscribe" link included in any marketing communication you receive or modifying your preferences in your account settings. In the event that you have granted consent for the processing of your personal information, it is important to know that you have the right to withdraw that consent at any given time. It is crucial to understand that this withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place prior to your decision to withdraw.

Please be advised that the rights mentioned above are subject to certain limitations prescribed under relevant legislations, and we retain the right to decline requests, either wholly or partially, in instances where exceptions specified by the relevant legislation are applicable.

Should you wish to exercise any of these rights, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this privacy policy. Furthermore, you have the ability to review, delete, and make changes to specific personal information you have provided to us by logging into your account on the app. You also have the right to lodge a complaint to your national data protection authority.

What Data Is Shared With Third-Party

In accordance with data protection regulations, we place a strong emphasis on transparency in regard to the transfer of your personal data to third parties. This section aims to provide you with crucial information regarding these transfers. We have the possibility of transferring your personal data to meticulously chosen third parties. Specifically, the disclosure of your Personal Data may encompass recipients falling under the following categories:

1. Our network comprises of reputable service providers who handle your Personal Data on our behalf or in a joint responsibility. These service providers may also utilize your Personal Data for their own purposes. Each service provider discloses information about their independent data processing in their own privacy statements.
2. If there is a possibility of restructuring part or all of our business or assets, including any rights or interests associated with them, we may disclose your Personal Data to potential buyers, merger partners, sellers, and their advisors.
3. If there is a possibility of restructuring part or all of our business or assets, including any rights or interests associated with them, we may disclose your Personal Data to potential buyers, merger partners, sellers, and their advisors.
4. Disclosure to authorities: If we are legally obligated or believe it is necessary to protect our interests, we may disclose your Personal Data to both domestic and foreign governmental agencies, courts, and other authorities.

How Long Do We Retain ‘Your’ Data

We ensure that your Personal Data is retained only for the duration required to fulfill its original purpose of collection, or as stipulated by relevant laws, regulations, or contractual obligations. Should you require additional information pertaining to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at dpo@gazm.app or by using the postal address provided below:

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How We Keep ‘Your’ Data Secured

To ensure the protection of Personal Data, we have implemented suitable technical and organizational security measures. Our employees and contracted service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to comply with data protection regulations.

However, it is important to acknowledge that absolute security of Personal Data cannot be guaranteed. It is worth noting that data transmitted over open networks, such as the Internet or email services, can be accessed by unauthorized individuals. We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of messages or content shared over these networks. Therefore, Personal Data transmitted to us via open networks will not be subject to the same level of security measures as Personal Data within GaZm™.

Policy for Children/Minors

GaZm™ has a strict policy that prohibits individuals who are not at least 18 years old unless explicitly required by applicable state laws, from using our platform. We are committed to not knowingly collecting any Personal Data from minors.

We strongly encourage parents and legal guardians to actively monitor their children's Internet usage and guide them in adhering to our Privacy Policy by instructing them to refrain from using GaZm™ and sharing any Personal Data on the platform. If you suspect that a minor has provided Personal Data to us, please contact us immediately, and we will make every effort to promptly remove that data from our databases.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

As GaZm™ continues to grow, it is possible that we will need to make revisions to this Privacy Policy. We recommend that you periodically review this page to stay informed about any updates we may make. In the event of any significant changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "last modified" date at the conclusion of this policy. Please note that any modifications to this privacy policy become effective upon being posted on this page.

Contact Us

In case you would like to exercise any of your rights or if you have any feedback, comments, or questions regarding data protection or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via email at privacy@gazm.app or by sending a letter to the postal address provided as an alternative option:

**Address to be updated here

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data or this privacy policy, please feel free to contact our dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) at dpo@gazm.app.