Privacy Policy

Welcome to i8, the social networking platform designed to connect you with friends, family, and people around the world. At i8, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our platform. By using i8, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an i8 account, we collect the following information:

  • Name: We require your full name to create a personalized experience and to help you connect with others.

  • Email Address: We use your email address to send important notifications and to help you recover your account if needed.

  • Password: Your password is securely stored and is necessary to access your i8 account.

Profile Information

You have the option to provide additional information to personalize your profile, such as:

  • Profile Picture: You can upload a profile picture to help others recognize you on i8.

  • Biographical Information: You can add a bio, interests, and other details to make your profile unique.

Content You Share

When you use i8, you may share various types of content, including:

  • Posts and Comments: Any information you post on i8, including text, photos, videos, and links, is collected and displayed on the platform.

  • Messages: We collect messages you send to other users, but they are private and not visible to other users.

Information Others Share

Other users may also provide information about you, such as when they tag you in a photo, mention you in a post, or send you a message.

Usage Information

We collect information about how you use i8, including:

  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access i8, including its model, operating system, and browser.

  • Log Data: We automatically collect log data, which includes your IP address, the date and time of your visit, and the actions you take on i8.

  • Cookies: We use cookies to track your usage patterns and provide a better experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your account settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and Improving i8

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account: We need your information to set up and maintain your i8 account.

  • Personalize your experience: We use your profile information to suggest friends and content that may interest you.

  • Improve our services: We analyze user data to enhance i8's features and functionality.

Communicating with You

We use your email address and notifications to:

  • Send you updates: We may email you about important changes to our policies, features, or services.

  • Provide customer support: We use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.

Keeping i8 Safe

We take the security of our platform seriously. Your information is used to:

  • Protect against fraud and abuse: We use data analysis to detect and prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.

  • Enforce our policies: We may use your information to enforce our Terms of Service and other policies.

Research and Analytics

We may use aggregated and anonymized data for research and analytics purposes. This data is not personally identifiable.

Information Sharing

Sharing with Other i8 Users

Your i8 account information, including your name, profile picture, and posts, is visible to other i8 users according to your privacy settings.

Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted partners for the following purposes:

  • Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate and improve i8. These service providers have access to your information but are obligated to keep it confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: We may share your information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and i8.

Business Transfers

If i8 undergoes a change in ownership, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Your Privacy Choices

Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your i8 account, you can do so by contacting us through our Contact Us page. Please note that deleting your account will remove all your information from our platform, and you will not be able to recover it.

Updating Your Information

You can update your account information and privacy settings at any time in your account settings.

Communication Preferences

You can choose whether to receive email notifications from i8 in your account settings. We respect your communication preferences.

Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy on i8, please contact us through our Contact Us page. We are here to assist you and ensure that your experience on i8 is safe and enjoyable.

Thank you for choosing i8 as your social networking platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a great user experience.