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Privacy Policy

DeKalb County respects the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our mobile communication application.   Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE APP.  

 

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason.  We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of this Privacy Policy.  You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Application after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.    

 

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the third-party online/mobile store from which you install the App, including any in-game virtual items, which may also collect and use data about you.  We are not responsible for any of the data collected by any such third party.  

 

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

 

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways.  The information we may collect via the Application depends on the content and materials you use, and includes:    

Personal Data  

Demographic and other personally identifiable information (such as your name and email address) that you voluntarily give to us when choosing to participate in various activities related to the App, such as chat, posting messages in comment sections or in our forums, liking posts, sending feedback, and responding to surveys.  If you choose to share data about yourself via your profile, online chat, or other interactive areas of the App, please be advised that all data you disclose in these areas is public and your data will be accessible to anyone who accesses the App.  

 

Derivative Data  

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the App, such as your native actions that are integral to the App, including liking, re-blogging, or replying to a post, as well as other interactions with the App and other users via server log files.      

 

 

Geo-Location Information  

We may request access or permission to and track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using the App, to provide location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.  

 

Mobile Device Access  We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device’s storage. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.  

 

Mobile Device Data : Not applicable  

 

Third-Party Data : Not applicable  

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USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience.  Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the App to:  

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1. Create and manage your account

2. Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally.  

3. Email you regarding your account or requests 

4. Enable user-to-user communications.

5. Increase the efficiency and operation of the Application.

6. Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Application.  

7. Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.

8. Send you a newsletter.

9. Solicit support for the Application.

10. Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena.

12. Deliver targeted advertising, newsletters, and other information  

13. Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Application.

16. Notify you of updates to the Application

17. Offer new products, services, mobile applications, and/or recommendations to you. 18. Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

19. Respond to customer service requests.      

 

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:  

 

By Law or to Protect Rights  

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.  This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction. 

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THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES  

The App may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the App, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the App. 

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SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information.  While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.  Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties.  Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information. 

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