PRIVACY POLICY — FLOCKTOGETHER.XYZ

This Privacy Policy describes how Flock Together Global LLC ("Flock," "we," "our," "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you access or use our website athttps://flocktogether.xyz, our services, features, applications, and any related communication channels (collectively, the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

1. WHO WE ARE

Flock Together Global LLC

Registered address:

30 N Gould St #53789, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States

We operate flocktogether.xyz, a creator-first digital content and monetization system.

We act as the data controller for information processed in connection with your use of the Platform. For certain functions (e.g., payouts), external payment partners may act as joint or independent controllers.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal and non-personal information in three ways:

A. Information You Provide to Us

Examples include:

• Name, email address, username, date of birth
• Social login profile information (Google, Facebook, etc.)
• Creator content (videos, posts, descriptions, thumbnails)
• Payment and withdrawal details (PayPal, Payoneer, Stripe)
• Customer support communications
• Identity verification documents when required

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Device and browser type
• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Usage logs and interactions
• Session analytics
• Referral links
• Uploaded file metadata and performance

We use cookies, pixel tags, SDKs, log files, local storage, and similar technologies as described in Section 8.

Enhanced for transparency:

We may also collect fraud indicators (e.g., unusual session activity, rapid switching of IPs) for the purpose of protecting the Platform and creators.

C. Information From Third-Party Platforms

When you connect accounts:

• Google auth profile
• Facebook login
• Ezoic analytics
• Google AdSense
• Stripe / Payoneer / PayPal payout data

We receive only the profile details required to authenticate you and operate the Platform.

3. USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the Platform.

Core Platform Operations

• Create and manage your account
• Allow login and authentication
• Host and display your content
• Enable monetization features
• Facilitate earnings, withdrawals, and payouts
• Analyze performance and improve features

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Detect and prevent fraud and policy abuse
• Respond to legal requests, copyright claims, and subpoenas
• Protect minors and comply with global child-safety requirements

Communication

• Send verification emails
• Send password reset and security notices
• Contact you regarding technical, transactional, or legal matters

Analytics & Insights

• Measure audience engagement
• Track content performance
• Optimize Platform design
• Improve recommendation systems

Advertising

We use advertising networks (e.g., AdSense, Ezoic) to:

• Display ads
• Personalize targeting (where legally permitted)
• Prevent invalid traffic and ad fraud

Enhanced for completeness:

We do not use sensitive personal data for advertising purposes.

4. MONETIZATION & PAYMENTS

If you participate in earning features, we process:

• Payment addresses
• Tax information (where required)
• Withdrawal history
• Transaction IDs
• Revenue estimates

Payment Processors

We use PCI-compliant providers:

• Stripe
• PayPal
• Payoneer
• Ezoic Advertising Platform

We never store your full payment credentials; we only store payout identifiers and required metadata.

Enhanced addition:

Creators begin earning from Day 1 after Beta, provided monetization eligibility requirements are met.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Only those necessary to operate the Platform:

• Hosting and CDN partners
• Payout processors
• Authentication services
• Crash reporting and analytics tools
• Email delivery vendors

Advertising Networks

AdSense, Ezoic, or similar providers may receive:

• Cookies
• Browser/device information
• Placement data
• Country/location metadata
• Non-identifying usage data

Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information if:

• Required by law, subpoena, or government inquiry
• Necessary to prevent fraud or harm
• Responding to copyright/IP claims (DMCA)

Business Transfers

If we undergo merger, acquisition, restructuring, we may transfer user information as part of the transaction.

6. CHILD & MINOR PROTECTION

Minimum Age Requirement

Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you believe a minor under 13 has registered:

→ Email: admin@flocktogether.xyz

We will verify and remove the account.

Monetization

Creators must be 18+ (or legal adult) to access payment features, unless a parent/guardian manages the payout method.

7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Anything you upload (videos, written posts, images, audio, comments):

• May be visible publicly
• May be indexed by search engines
• May be shared through social previews
• May remain temporarily in backup systems after deletion

Flock is not responsible for:

• Content you choose to upload
• How other users interact with or share your content
• Off-platform distribution of your posts

Enhanced for clarity:

By uploading content, you grant Flock a license to host, display, monetize (if applicable), and distribute the content as required to operate the Platform.

8. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use:

• Cookies (first-party and third-party)
• Local storage
• Analytics tracking
• Device IDs
• Advertising tags
• Pixel beacons

Why we use them:

• Authentication ("Remember Me")
• Analytics
• Revenue optimization
• Preventing ad fraud
• Improving user experience
• Language and UI preferences

Third-party cookies may be set by advertising and measurement partners.

A separate Cookie Policy will be published and linked from the footer.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as needed to:

• Provide the Platform
• Enforce our legal obligations
• Maintain legitimate business interests
• Resolve disputes
• Detect fraud

We may retain:

• Logs
• IP addresses
• Account metadata
• Transaction records

After account deletion, minimal records may remain for compliance, audit, and tax obligations.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

You acknowledge that:

• No system is fully secure
• You are responsible for protecting your login credentials
• We are not liable for breaches resulting from third-party integrations, compromised devices, or user actions

11. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request account deletion
• Restrict processing
• Export your information ("data portability")
• Object to personalized advertising

Requests can be made through account settings or support email.

12. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We are a U.S.-based company.

Your data may be processed:

• In the United States
• By service providers worldwide
• In countries with varying privacy laws

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time.

If changes are material, we may:

• Email you
• Show an in-app notice
• Update the "Last Updated" date

Continued use after revisions = acceptance.

14. CONTACT US

If you have data-related concerns:

Email: support@flocktogether.xyz

Legal Entity:

Flock Together Global LLC

30 N Gould St #53789, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA

15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY DISCLOSURE (CCPA/CPRA)

Flock does not sell personal data.

California users may:

• Request access
• Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
• Request categories of information shared

Requests may be submitted via support email.

Enhanced addition:

California residents may opt out of "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising.

16. EU/EEA GDPR DISCLOSURE

Legal bases for processing:

• Contractual necessity
• Consent
• Legitimate interest (security, analytics, fraud prevention)
• Legal compliance

Data subjects may request:

• Access
• Correction
• Restriction
• Deletion
• Portability

We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

17. DMCA & COPYRIGHT CLAIMS

Copyright removal requests must follow our DMCA Policy and include legally required details.

Removing infringing content may require retention of metadata and correspondence.

18. ACCOUNT DELETION

You may request deletion via settings or email.

Upon deletion:

• Content will be removed from public access
• Certain logs will remain for legal purposes
• Financial records may be retained for tax and audit requirements

Deletion is irreversible.

CONCLUSION

By continuing to use the Platform, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.