Effective Date: 20 November 2025

ApShorts Social (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website, applications, and services (collectively, “the Site”).

By accessing or using ApShorts Social, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration details such as name, email address, username, password, profile picture, and other profile information.

• User-generated content including posts, comments, images, videos, audio, and messages.

• Business information for business accounts such as company name, address, contact details, and promotional content.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• Log data including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, access times, and referring URLs.

• Cookies and tracking technologies that capture usage patterns, preferences, and device identifiers to improve your experience.

c. Information from Third-Party Sources

• Information from social media platforms or third-party services if you link or log in using such accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.

• Authenticate and manage your account.

• Personalize your experience and show relevant content or ads.

• Communicate with you, including customer support and updates.

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.

• Comply with legal requirements and enforce our policies.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and partners who help operate and improve the Site.

• When required by law, legal process, or government requests.

• To protect rights, property, or safety of ApShorts Social, users, or the public.

• With your consent or at your direction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and enhance user experience.

• You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

• We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Despite our efforts, no security system is impenetrable and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

• You may access, update, or delete your account information through your account settings.

• You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting support.

• Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as data access, correction, deletion, and portability. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Children’s Privacy

• The Site is not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.

8. International Users

• ApShorts Social is operated from [Country]. Your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries outside your residence with different data protection laws.

9. Retention of Data

• We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide our services or fulfill legal obligations.

• Inactive or closed accounts’ data may be retained for a reasonable period for legal or business purposes.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post changes on the Site with an updated effective date.

• Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: support@apshorts.com