Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Saydone, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
• • Account credentials and profile information
• • Location data (when you enable location services)
• • Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

Usage Information

• • How you interact with our platform
• • Search queries and preferences
• • Device information and browser type
• • IP address and general location data

3. How We Use Your Information

• • To provide and improve our services
• • To connect you with other users
• • To send you relevant notifications and updates
• • To ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• • To comply with legal obligations
• • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• • Contractual necessity: To provide our services
• • Legitimate interests: To improve our platform and prevent fraud
• • Consent: For marketing communications (where required)
• • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• • With other users as necessary for platform functionality
• • With service providers who help us operate the platform
• • When required by law or to protect our rights
• • In case of business transfer or merger

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• • Regular security assessments
• • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• • Secure data centers and hosting infrastructure

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal or regulatory reasons.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• • Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These include:

• • Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
• • Analytics cookies: To understand how you use our platform
• • Preference cookies: To remember your settings

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we do this, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: contactsaydone@gmail.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority.