GENUINEST Privacy Policy

At GENUINEST, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and providing a safe, secure, and transparent platform for all users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you use our application and website.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully and reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

📌 1. What Information We Collect

When you create an account or interact with GENUINEST, we may collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Information:

• Full name
• Mobile number (required for signup & verification)
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Profile photo or live DP
• Location (optional)

B. User-Generated Content:

• Photos, videos, stories, reels, and live DPs you upload
• Messages and interactions (chats, comments, replies)
• Post views, likes, and shares

C. Technical Information:

• Device type and operating system
• IP address and app usage data
• Crash reports, logs, and app performance data

🔐 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Verify your identity and maintain a genuine user base
• Provide a seamless and personalized experience
• Enable platform features such as content sharing, messaging, and streaks
• Notify you about profile activity, updates, and app features
• Improve our product performance and user interface
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or harmful behavior

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

⚙️ 3. Privacy Features You Control

We believe in giving users full control over their privacy. GENUINEST offers:

• Profile approval system to ensure authenticity
• Screenshot and screen recording alerts on stories and posts
• Controls to limit who can comment, reply, or message you
• Options to hide stories from selected followers
• Close friends feature to privately share selected content
• Restrict/block/report tools for added safety

You can modify these settings anytime through your profile's privacy options.

🛡️ 4. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Secure cloud storage infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data for authorized team members only

Please note: While we take strong precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to report suspicious activity immediately.

🔁 5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account remains active or as needed to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or resolve disputes. You may request account deletion at any time, and your personal data will be removed from our systems within a reasonable period.

🌐 6. Third-Party Services

GENUINEST may include links to third-party services or websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party platforms.

We may also use trusted third-party tools for analytics, crash reporting, or improving app performance. These tools are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

📱 7. Children's Privacy

GENUINEST is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

📝 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, platform updates, or user feedback. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or email.

You are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed.

📬 9. Contact Us

Have questions about your privacy?

You can always reach out to us at: