**Last Updated:** [30/10/25]
This Privacy Policy explains how Pollit Social (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data of users (“you”, “your”) when you access or use the Pollit Social mobile application and related services (the “Service”).
**1. Data Controller**
Pollit Social
603 Rotunda, B2 4PA, United Kingdom
Email: Admin@pollitsocial.com
**2. Information We Collect**
We may collect:
- Account Information: email address, username, date of birth, gender
- Authentication Data: Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In identifiers
- User-Generated Content: posts, comments, profile content
- Device Information: IP address, device ID, browser type (automatically collected)
**3. Legal Basis for Processing**
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)
- Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b))
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
- Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c))
**4. Use of Personal Data**
- Provide and manage your account
- Enable social functionality (posting and viewing content)
- Enforce community guidelines and prevent abuse
- Improve and secure the Service
- Communicate service updates
**5. Third-Party Services**
- Firebase Authentication (Google LLC) – User login and authentication
- Google Sign-In – Optional authentication
- Apple Sign-In – Optional authentication
**6. Data Retention**
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal requirements.
**7. Data Subject Rights**
You may request: access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection to processing, and data portability.
Contact: Admin@pollitsocial.com
**8. International Transfers**
Data may be transferred outside the UK using Standard Contractual Clauses.
**9. Children's Privacy**
Service is not intended for users under 13.
**10. Security Disclaimer**
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
**11. Google & Apple Sign-In Compliance**
Data received from Google or Apple Sign-In is used solely for authentication purposes and handled per this Privacy Policy.
**12. Cookies & Tracking**
We may use cookies or similar technologies for session management and analytics. Users can manage cookies via device settings.
**13. Contact Information**
Admin@pollitsocial.com