Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gif Party ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Twitch extension and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from Twitch

When you authorize Gif Party through Twitch, we collect:

• Your Twitch username and display name
• Your Twitch user ID
• Your email address (if you grant permission)
• Channel subscription and follower information
• Broadcaster status and channel information

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• GIFs played and interaction history
• Bits transactions related to GIF plays
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide us with:

• Account preferences and settings
• Support inquiries and feedback
• Custom GIF uploads (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process bits transactions and GIF plays
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about service updates
• Enforce moderation settings and policies
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Twitch: As required for the extension to function properly
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you disconnect Gif Party from your Twitch account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@gifparty.co

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@gifparty.co
• Discord: Join our community server