Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how KRABSTER Inc., a Delaware corporation (“KRABSTER,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects personal data in connection with the KRABSTER mobile application, website, and all related services, features, and functionality (collectively, the “Service”).
This Policy applies to all Users of the Service, regardless of geographic location. By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Service.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use, which are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Eligibility
The Service is intended exclusively for individuals aged eighteen (18) years or older. By registering for or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age. The Company does not direct the Service toward children or minors and does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. If the Company becomes aware that a User is under eighteen (18), the associated account may be terminated and related data deleted without prior notice. The Company does not verify the accuracy of age-related information provided by Users, and responsibility for preventing unauthorized access by minors rests with Users and their legal guardians.
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Account and Profile Data
When you create an account or update your profile, we may collect information you provide, including your first and last name, email address, phone number, date of birth or age, username, profile biography, profile image (avatar), and banner image. You determine the scope of data you provide at your own discretion. The Company does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of such information and is not obligated to verify your identity.
3.2 User-Generated Content
We process content you create and share through the Service, including photographs, videos, voice recordings, text posts, comments, replies, private messages, and other materials. Such content may contain personal data. Publication of content is voluntary, and you bear full responsibility for any content you upload, create, or share. By uploading content, you grant the Company the license described in the Terms of Use.
3.3 Geolocation Data
The Service may collect approximate location data based on your IP address and, with your explicit consent, precise location data based on GPS. Geolocation data is used to enable location-based features and functionality. You may disable location access at any time through your device settings. Geolocation data may be inaccurate, and use of location-based features is at your own risk.
3.4 Automatically Collected Data
When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including device type, operating system, application version, IP address, technical logs, usage data (such as clicks, views, and session duration), error and crash data, network data, mobile carrier, and time zone.
3.5 Content Interaction and Behavioral Data
We may collect data regarding your interactions with content on the Service, including content viewed, viewing duration, engagement metrics (such as replays and pauses), likes, comments, reposts, saved content, uploaded content, drafts, file metadata, interaction patterns, scrolling behavior, and inferred interests and preferences. We may also collect advertising interaction data and social interaction data.
3.6 Device and Contact Data
Where permitted by applicable law and your device settings, the Service may access device data, which may include your contact list. Access to such data is subject to your device permissions and may be revoked at any time through your device settings.
3.7 Payment Data
Subscription payments are processed exclusively through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store billing systems. The Company does not directly collect, process, or store full payment credentials. Payment-related data, such as purchase history or subscription status, may be received from app store billing systems for the purpose of managing your subscription and Service access.
3.8 Cookies, SDKs, and Tracking Technologies
The Service uses cookies, software development kits (SDKs), analytics tools, and other tracking technologies to collect data and facilitate Service functionality. The Service currently integrates the following third-party services: Google Firebase (analytics and application infrastructure), Google Maps SDK for Android, Google Maps SDK for iOS, and Google Places API (location-based features and discovery). These services may collect device identifiers, usage data, location data, crash reports, and other technical information in accordance with Google’s privacy policies. Additional third-party services may be integrated in the future, and this Policy will be updated accordingly.
Third-party services integrated with the Service may use their own tracking technologies, which may operate independently of the Company. The Company does not control such third-party technologies.
Where required by applicable law, including the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation, the Service will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device. You may manage your cookie preferences through the consent mechanism presented by the Service or through your device or browser settings. Disabling certain cookies or tracking technologies may affect the functionality of the Service.
4. How We Use Your Data
The Company may use the personal data collected through the Service for the following purposes: account creation and management; operation, maintenance, and provision of the Service and its features; personalization of content and User experience; security, fraud prevention, and prevention of abuse or misuse; analytics, performance monitoring, and improvement of the Service; communication with Users regarding the Service; testing, development, and improvement of features and functionality; content moderation and enforcement of the Terms of Use and Community Guidelines; compliance with legal obligations; and internal research and analytics.
4.1 Algorithms and Automated Processing
The Service uses automated systems, including recommendation algorithms, content filtering, ranking mechanisms, and moderation tools, which may involve automated decision-making and profiling. The Company may generate inferences about Users based on behavior, activity, and interactions, and may use such inferences for personalization of content, recommendations, and features. The Company may limit the distribution of content, reduce content visibility, or exclude content from recommendations, and such actions may be applied automatically or manually. Users may not receive notice of such actions.
Automated systems may contain errors, may be inaccurate, and may produce unintended or irrelevant results. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, objectivity, or correctness of any automated decisions or recommendations.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where required by applicable law, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the Company processes personal data on one or more of the following legal bases: (a) your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time; (b) performance of a contract, including the provision of the Service pursuant to the Terms of Use; (c) compliance with legal obligations to which the Company is subject; and (d) the legitimate interests of the Company, including the operation, improvement, and security of the Service, provided that such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
6. Sharing of Data With Third Parties
6.1 Service Providers
We may share personal data with third-party service providers that assist in the operation of the Service, including hosting providers, analytics services, cloud infrastructure providers, content delivery networks, and other vendors. Such third parties may process personal data on our behalf as data processors or may act as independent data controllers, in each case in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law. Where required by the GDPR or other applicable data protection law, the Company enters into data processing agreements with service providers that process personal data on its behalf, establishing appropriate contractual safeguards for the processing of such data.
6.2 App Store Platforms
Personal data, including subscription and payment-related data, may be shared with the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in connection with app distribution, subscription management, and billing.
6.3 Analytics and Advertising
We may share data with analytics providers and, where applicable, advertising partners to understand Service usage, improve performance, and deliver relevant advertising. The Service may display advertisements and sponsored content. Any interaction with advertisements is at the User’s own risk, and the Company does not verify the accuracy of advertising materials or assume responsibility for goods, services, or offers provided by advertisers.
6.4 Legal and Safety Disclosures
The Company may disclose personal data where required or permitted by applicable law, including in response to law enforcement requests, legal proceedings, subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations; to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, its Users, or third parties; to prevent or investigate violations of these Terms, applicable law, or Company policies; or to prevent harm or illegal activity.
6.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or other corporate transaction, personal data may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity. The Company will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the successor entity is bound by obligations substantially similar to those set forth in this Policy.
6.6 No Sale of Personal Data
The Company does not sell personal data as that term is defined under applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
6.7 Third-Party Responsibility
Once personal data has been shared with third parties, such data may be processed independently of the Company. The Company does not control and is not responsible for the actions, policies, or data protection practices of any third party.
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Personal data may be processed, stored, and transferred to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where applicable, transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”) are carried out using appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) approved by the European Commission or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection law.
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States and other jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your country of residence.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect the Company’s legitimate interests. Certain data may be retained for longer periods where required by applicable law.
Following account deletion, certain data may remain in the Company’s systems, including backups, caches, and archives, for a limited period necessary for technical, legal, or operational purposes. The Company does not guarantee immediate or complete deletion of all data upon account termination.
9. Data Security
The Company implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and the Company cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal data. Data transmitted over the Internet or communication networks may be intercepted, lost, or altered. Users acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with electronic data transmission and storage.
10. Data Breach Notification
Despite implemented safeguards, the Company cannot guarantee absolute data security. In the event of a security incident involving personal data, the Company will notify affected Users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. The Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from unauthorized access to data, except to the extent required by applicable law.
11. Your Data Rights
11.1 General Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to: access personal data the Company holds about you; request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data; request deletion of your personal data; restrict or object to certain processing activities; request portability of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
11.2 Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the rights enumerated in Section 11.1 under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability, and right to object. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
11.3 Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information the Company collects, uses, discloses, and sells (if applicable); the right to request deletion of your personal information; the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. As stated above, the Company does not sell personal data.
11.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights described in this Section, you may contact the Company at the contact information set forth below. The Company may require verification of your identity before processing your request. The exercise of your rights may be subject to certain limitations and conditions under applicable law.
12. Messages and Communications
The Service may provide messaging and communication features, including private messages, group chats, and community forums. Messages may be stored by the Company for purposes of Service operation, moderation, complaint response, and security. Confidentiality of messages is not guaranteed. Messages may be deleted, become unavailable, or be lost without the possibility of recovery. You acknowledge that messages transmitted through the Service may be copied, saved, recorded, shared, or published by other Users, and the Company does not control or assume responsibility for such actions. You should not expect confidentiality or privacy when using messaging features within the Service.
13. Content Preservation and Deletion
The Company does not guarantee the preservation, storage, or recoverability of any content, data, messages, or other materials. Deleted content may remain in the Company’s systems, including backups, caches, or archives, for a limited period and may remain in the possession of other Users who copied, saved, or redistributed such content prior to deletion. The Company does not control further distribution of content by third parties and cannot guarantee complete removal of content once it has been made available through the Service.
14. Advertising
The Service may display advertisements and sponsored content from third-party advertisers. Interaction with advertisements is at your own risk. The Company does not verify the accuracy of advertising materials and assumes no responsibility for goods, services, or offers provided by advertisers. The Company does not monitor Users’ compliance with applicable advertising laws, including FTC disclosure requirements for sponsored content. Users are solely responsible for complying with all applicable advertising laws and regulations.
Where applicable, the Service may use data collected about your activity and interests to deliver personalized advertising. You may opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings, including the App Tracking Transparency controls on iOS devices and the ad personalization settings on Android devices. You may also adjust advertising preferences through the settings provided within the Service, where available. Opting out of personalized advertising does not eliminate advertising from the Service; it limits the use of your personal data for ad targeting purposes.
15. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. The Company does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or policies of any third-party service. Your interaction with third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. The Company is not responsible for any data collected or processed by third parties once you leave the Service.
16. Anonymization and Analytics
The Company may anonymize and aggregate personal data such that it no longer identifies individual Users. Such anonymized and aggregated data is not considered personal data and may be used for analytics, research, product development, and improvement of the Service without restriction.
17. Notifications
The Company may send notifications, messages, or other communications through the Service, by email, or by push notification. The Company does not guarantee the delivery or timely receipt of any notifications. You may manage your notification preferences through the Service settings or your device settings.
18. Do Not Track Signals
Certain web browsers and devices transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how online services should respond to DNT signals. At this time, the Service does not respond to or alter its data collection practices upon receiving DNT signals. If a uniform standard for responding to DNT signals is adopted, the Company will reassess its practices accordingly.
19. Changes to This Policy
The Company reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on the Service. The Company is not obligated to provide individual notice of changes unless required by applicable law. You are responsible for reviewing this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after publication of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. Where required by applicable law, the Company will obtain your consent before making material changes to data processing practices.
20. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware and the applicable laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Users located outside the United States are solely responsible for compliance with the laws of their respective jurisdictions. The Company does not guarantee that the Service complies with the laws of all jurisdictions.
21. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Policy, your personal data, or to exercise your data rights, you may contact the Company at:
KRABSTER Inc., 8 The Grn, Ste A, Dover, DE 19901. Email: office@krabster.com
Requests related to personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable law. The Company may require verification of your identity before responding to data-related requests.