Welcome to Sick of Winning (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our social networking platform.

By using Sick of Winning, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you use our Platform, we may collect the following types of information:

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, password, profile picture, and other account details.
• Content & Posts: Any text, images, videos, voice posts, anonymous posts, and stories you share.
• Communications: Messages, comments, and interactions with other users.
• Job & Business Listings: If you post job opportunities or business-related content, we collect relevant details.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Time spent on the Platform, features used, interactions, and engagement patterns.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools to enhance user experience and improve our services.

1.3. Information from Third Parties

• If you sign in using a third-party service (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive data from those providers.
• Advertisers and analytics providers may share insights about how you interact with ads or external content.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our services.
• Allow users to connect, socialize, and share content.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse or fraud.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• Display relevant advertisements and promotional content.
• Monitor Platform activity for security and compliance.
• Conduct research and analytics to enhance user experience.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data in the following situations:

3.1. With Other Users

• Content you post (e.g., text, images, videos) is visible to other users based on your privacy settings.

3.2. With Service Providers & Partners

• We work with third-party companies for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and advertising. These partners only receive data necessary to perform their services.

3.3. For Legal & Security Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal investigations.
• Enforcing our Terms of Service or preventing harm.
• Protecting the rights, safety, and security of our users and the Platform.

4. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant content.

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality, such as logging in.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve features.
• Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect user data, including:

• Encryption for sensitive data.
• Secure servers and firewalls.
• Account protection mechanisms (e.g., two-factor authentication).

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against data breaches. Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing personal information.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS & CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have rights over your personal data, including:

6.1. Access & Update Information

You can view and edit your personal data in your account settings.

6.2. Delete Your Account

You may request account deletion by contacting support or using the in-app settings.

6.3. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails and notifications in your settings.

6.4. Do Not Track (DNT) Requests

Some browsers allow you to enable “Do Not Track.” While we respect privacy settings, our tracking methods may not be fully responsive to DNT signals.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & INTEGRATIONS

The Platform may contain links to external websites, advertisements, or integrations with third-party services.

• We do not control third-party privacy policies.
• Clicking on external links means you are subject to their terms.

We encourage users to review privacy policies of third-party sites before sharing data.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Sick of Winning is not intended for users under 13 years old (or the minimum age required in their country).

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
• If we learn that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it.
• Parents who believe their child’s data has been collected should contact us for removal.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur:

• We will notify users via email or in-app announcements.
• Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.