1. Introduction

Welcome to TikCat (the "App"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

By accessing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Includes but is not limited to your name, gender, birthdate, email address, phone number, avatar, location, etc.
• Account Information: Includes your username, password, and other account-related details.
• Device Information: Includes your device type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and version.
• Usage Information: Includes how you use the App, activity logs, access times, and operation logs.
• Location Information: If you allow, we may collect your device’s location information to provide relevant services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect primarily for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain Services: We need your information to create and manage your account, provide personalized experiences, and fulfill the features or services you request.
• Improve Services: We use your information to analyze usage patterns and improve functionality and performance.
• Communication and Customer Support: We may contact you through email, messages, etc., for service updates, notifications, marketing information, and feedback requests.
• Security: We use your information to enhance account security, prevent fraud and unauthorized access, and protect our services and users interests.

4. How We Share Your Information

We are committed to not selling your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that assist us in providing the services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information as required by law or government authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be part of the transferred assets.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security measure is 100% secure. You are responsible for safeguarding your account information (e.g., passwords).

6. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: If your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request us to correct it.
• Right to Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request us to restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that your personal information be transferred to another service provider.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us to request deletion of the data.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes to the policy, we will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Prevention Measures for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

TikCat is committed to protecting children from any form of sexual abuse or exploitation. We have implemented the following measures to ensure a safe environment for all users:

• Content Detection and Review: TikCat uses manual content review processes to detect and remove any content that may involve child sexual abuse or exploitation. Upon detection of such content, we take immediate action, including content removal and permanent banning of the involved account.
• User Reporting and Handling: We provide users with reporting features that allow them to report inappropriate content directly from feed posts and user profile pages. Once a report is received, we promptly investigate and take appropriate action.
• Privacy Protection: TikCat adheres to strict privacy protection policies, especially when it comes to minors. We ensure that personal information of minors is not misused or publicly disclosed.
• Collaboration and Legal Responsibility: We actively collaborate with global organizations dedicated to preventing child exploitation. In cases of illegal activities, we report such incidents to the relevant law enforcement agencies.