Scythe Privacy Policy
Effective: April 28, 2025
Welcome to Scythe!
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Scythe collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our services ("Services"). Scythe is operated by Scythe Technologies, Inc. ("Scythe," "we," "us," or "our").
By using Scythe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use Scythe.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use Scythe:
Account Information: When you create a Scythe account, you provide a username, password, email address, and optionally, a profile picture.
Content You Create: This includes posts, messages, images, and other content you share on Scythe.
Connections: We collect information about your connections with other users and groups, such as followers and who you follow.
Device Information: We gather information from and about the devices you use to access Scythe, including IP address, operating system, device identifiers, and browser type.
Usage Information: We collect data about how you use Scythe, such as the features you use, the actions you take, and your interactions with others.
Location Information: Depending on your settings, we may collect and process information about your approximate location.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, personalize, and improve our Services.
Help you connect with others.
Show you relevant content, ads, and offers.
Promote safety, security, and integrity on Scythe.
Conduct research and analyze how users interact with Scythe.
Communicate with you about updates, new features, and other news related to Scythe.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following ways:
With Other Users: Your public content and profile information are visible to others on Scythe.
Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate and improve Scythe.
Business Transfers: If Scythe is involved in a merger, sale, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.
With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes if you specifically agree.
4. Your Choices and Rights
Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time.
Deleting Your Account: You can delete your account. When you do, we begin the deletion process immediately, but it may take up to 90 days to fully remove your data from backups and disaster recovery systems.
Data Retention: We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Services or for other legitimate purposes such as complying with legal obligations.
5. Cookies and Other Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our Services, personalize content, and analyze user activity. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of Scythe.
6. Keeping Your Information Safe
We implement security measures designed to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
7. International Data Transfers
To provide our Services, we may transfer your information to countries outside of your residence. These countries may have different data protection rules. We take steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on Scythe or by sending you an email. Your continued use of Scythe after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, you can contact us at:
Scythe Technologies, Inc.
Email: privacy@scytheapp.com