Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Friendium (“Friendium,” “the Platform”) is a social networking service operated by Nexa-Group (“Nexa-Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, processing, and protection of personal data when you access or use Friendium through friendium.com, mobile applications, APIs (if any), or related services.

This Policy applies to all users globally and is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other international privacy frameworks. Where local law requires additional disclosures, those requirements supplement this Policy.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual.
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, or disclosure.
• Controller: Nexa-Group, which determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
• User: Any individual who accesses or uses Friendium.

3. Categories of Data We Collect

Friendium collects data directly from users, automatically through use of the platform, and from third parties where permitted by law. Categories include:

• Account Information: Name, username, email address, profile details, and authentication data.
• Content Data: Posts, comments, messages, photos, videos, and other content you submit.
• Usage Data: Interactions, connections, features used, timestamps, and activity logs.
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
• Communications: Support requests, feedback, and correspondence with Friendium.

4. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining Friendium.
• Authenticating users and securing accounts.
• Enabling social features, connections, and interactions.
• Moderation, safety enforcement, and abuse prevention.
• Improving platform performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and law enforcement obligations.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law, Friendium relies on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent, where explicitly provided.
• Performance of a contract (providing the service).
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legitimate interests, such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Friendium does not sell personal data. We may share data in limited circumstances, including:

• With service providers acting on our instructions.
• With affiliates within Nexa-Group for operational purposes.
• When required by law, regulation, or lawful request.
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of users and the platform.

7. International Data Transfers

Friendium operates globally. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on data type and legal requirements.

9. Security Measures

Nexa-Group implements administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No system is completely secure, and users acknowledge inherent risks in online services.

10. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Accessing and obtaining a copy of your personal data.
• Correcting inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Requesting deletion or restriction of processing.
• Objecting to certain processing activities.
• Data portability, where applicable.

Requests can be submitted through support channels and may require identity verification.

11. Children’s Privacy

Friendium is not intended for children below the minimum age required by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from underage users. If such data is identified, it will be removed.

12. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Friendium uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the service, enhance functionality, and analyze usage. Details are provided in the Friendium Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated as required by law. Continued use of Friendium constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@friendium.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@nexa-group.org
Legal: legal@friendium.com