Privacy | Shofney

Privacy Policy – shofney.com

Effective Date: [15/05/2025]

Welcome to shofney.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when using our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information: When you sign up, we may collect your name, username, email address, and password.
User-Generated Content: Any photos, posts, articles, or other content you upload to the platform.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages viewed, time spent, IP address, device type, and browser information.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain shofney.com
To personalize your experience and show relevant content
To monitor and moderate user-generated content to ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and promotional offers (if you opt in)
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our site policies

3. User-Generated Content

As a social platform, users are responsible for the content they upload. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our Community Guidelines or applicable laws, including but not limited to:

Adult or sexually explicit material
Gambling or betting promotions
Violent or harmful content
Hate speech or harassment
Spam or misleading information

We use automated moderation tools (e.g., Google Vision API) and keyword filters to detect and remove inappropriate content.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information only in the following cases:

With service providers that help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
If required by law, court order, or government authority
To protect the rights and safety of our users and the platform

5. Third-Party Services and Advertising

We may display third-party ads (e.g., Google AdSense) on shofney.com. These third parties may use cookies or tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history.

You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or advertisers.

6. Cookies Policy

Cookies help us improve user experience by remembering preferences and analyzing site traffic.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies (site functionality)
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense)

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

shofney.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”