Playdot group ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Soba mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. By using Soba, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the App.
We adhere to the data minimization principle and only collect information essential to provide and improve the App's core functionality.
Specific Data Collected below:
Account Information :Email address, username, and encrypted password.
Primary Purpose of Collection & Use: To create and manage your account, authenticate you, and secure your profile.
User-Generated Content (UGC): Posts, comments, images, videos, and associated metadata (e.g., time of posting).
Primary Purpose of Collection & Use:To display content within the App and provide the core social sharing features.
Technical & Usage Information: IP address, device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., Android ID), and app crash logs.
Primary Purpose of Collection & Use:To ensure the App's stability, perform troubleshooting, and protect against security threats.
Payment Information: Payments are processed entirely by Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not collect or store any payment card or bank account details.
Primary Purpose of Collection & Use: To facilitate in-app purchases.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality.
To process transactions and manage your account.
To moderate UGC and enforce our community guidelines.
To communicate with you, including sending service-related announcements.
To ensure the security and integrity of the App and prevent fraud.
To comply with legal obligations.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Performance of a Contract: To provide the App's core services to you.
Legitimate Interests: For operations like security, analytics, and improving our services.
Consent: For optional data processing, which you can withdraw at any time.
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting providers). These partners are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only per our instructions.
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
Public UGC: Content you post publicly (e.g., on your profile) is visible to other users as per your privacy settings. You are solely responsible for such content.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
As we are based in Hong Kong, your data may be processed outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
Data portability.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at holujohnny011@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 15 business days.
Important Notice: Soba is strictly intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take prompt steps to delete the account and associated information.
The App integrates with and uses services from:
Apple App Store: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/
Google Play: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
We may update this policy. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate changes. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the App. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: holujohnny011@gmail.com
Address:8/F KAI TAK FTY BLDG, NO. 99 KING FUK ST SAN PO KONG, HONG KONG