Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Welcome to Sociva ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
By using Sociva, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
When you create an account, we collect:
Name - Your full name
Email Address - For account authentication
Username - Your unique identifier
Profile Photo - Optional profile picture
Bio - Optional personal description
Phone Number - For contact purposes (optional)
Posts - Text, photos, and videos you share
Status Updates - Temporary stories you post
Comments - Your comments on posts
Messages - Chat conversations with other users
Job Applications - Resume and application information (if you apply for jobs)
If you register as an employer:
Company name, logo, and description
Contact information (email, phone, address)
Business license and tax information
Job postings you create
Device Information - Device type, operating system
Activity Data - How you interact with the app
Location Data - Approximate location (if you enable it)
Login Activity - When you sign in/out
Online Status - When you're active in the app
Last Seen - Last time you used the app
Read Receipts - When you read messages
Create and manage your account
Enable posting and sharing content
Facilitate messaging between users
Process job applications
Send notifications about activity
Display your profile to other users
Analyze usage patterns
Fix bugs and improve performance
Develop new features
Ensure app security
Send push notifications (if enabled)
Notify you about messages, likes, comments, and follows
Inform you about job application status
Send important updates about the app
Your Profile - Visible to all users (name, username, photo, bio)
Your Posts - Visible based on your sharing settings
Your Status - Visible to your followers
Your Activity - Likes, comments, and follows are visible
Your resume and application information
Your profile information
Your contact details
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
We use trusted third-party services:
Firebase (Google) - For authentication, database, and storage
Cloudinary - For image and video hosting
Cloud Storage - For file storage
These providers have their own privacy policies and security measures.
Firebase/Firestore - User data, posts, messages, job applications
Cloudinary - Photos, videos, and resume files
Secure Servers - All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
Secure authentication
Regular security updates
Access controls and permissions
Active Accounts - Data retained while account is active
Deleted Content - Removed from our servers within 30 days
Deleted Accounts - Data deleted within 90 days
Legal Requirements - Some data retained for legal compliance
Access - View your personal data anytime
Update - Edit your profile and information
Delete - Delete your posts, messages, and account
Download - Request a copy of your data
Profile Visibility - Control who sees your profile
Post Privacy - Choose who can see your posts
Notifications - Turn notifications on/off
Online Status - Your activity status is visible to others
You can delete your account anytime from the app settings. This will remove:
Your profile and posts
Your messages and chat history
Your job applications
Your company registration (if applicable)
Sociva is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Handles authentication, database, and cloud storage.
Handles media storage and delivery.
We use Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications. You can disable these in your device settings.
We do not use cookies in our mobile app. We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage, which may use device identifiers.
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Posting the new policy in the app
Sending a notification
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
By using Sociva, you consent to:
Collection of your information as described
Use of your data for app functionality
Sharing of public information with other users
Use of third-party services (Firebase, Cloudinary)
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Email: Sociva.growblic@gmail.com
✅ We collect: Account info, posts, messages, job applications
✅ We use it for: Providing app features, notifications, improvements
✅ We share with: Other users (public content), employers (applications)
✅ We protect: Encrypted storage, secure transmission, access controls
✅ You control: View, edit, delete your data anytime
✅ We DON'T: Sell your data, share with advertisers, target children
By creating an account and using Sociva, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: October 23, 2025
This privacy policy was created for Sociva - Social Media & Job Platform mobile application.