Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9th March 2025

Welcome to Skutus! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Skutus (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, www.skutus.com, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using Skutus, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email, username, password, phone number, and other details.

• Profile Information: You may provide additional information, such as a profile picture, bio, location, and interests.

• Content & Posts: Any text, images, videos, or other content you upload or share on Skutus.

• Messages & Communication: When you send messages, comments, or interact with other users.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Skutus, interactions with content, and referral sources.

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• If you sign in using Google, Facebook, or other third-party services, we may receive information such as your name, email, and profile picture.

• We may collect publicly available information from external sources to enhance your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our services.

• Communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and security alerts.

• Monitor and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.

• Analyze user behavior and trends to improve our platform.

• Show relevant advertisements and sponsored content.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

3.1 With Other Users

• Your profile information (name, username, profile picture, and public posts) is visible to other users.

• Private messages are only visible to the recipient.

3.2 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate Skutus, such as:

• Cloud storage providers

• Payment processors (for monetization features)

• Analytics and advertising partners

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information:

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.

• To protect the rights, safety, and security of Skutus and its users.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and implement measures to:

• Encrypt data and use secure servers.

• Regularly monitor for unauthorized access or security breaches.

• Limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Despite these efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and be cautious about sharing personal information.

5. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

5.1 Managing Your Account & Data

• You can edit or delete your profile information anytime.

• You can request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it by contacting us.

5.2 Cookie Preferences

• You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

• However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on Skutus.

5.3 Opting Out of Communications

• You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

• However, we may still send you important security or service-related messages.

6. Third-Party Services & Links

• Skutus may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., advertisers, external content).

• We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

• We recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

• Skutus is not intended for users under 13 years old (or the legal age in your country).

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If there are significant changes, we will:

• Post a notice on Skutus.

• Notify you via email or app notifications.

Your continued use of Skutus after updates means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: support@skutus.com