Welcome to Surfly, a vibrant community dedicated to all aspects of surfly. We understand that your privacy is of utmost importance, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Agreement describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our surfly - themed social network, including our website, mobile applications, and other related services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Agreement, please do not use the Services. We reserve the right to update this Privacy Agreement from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Agreement on our website or through other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Agreement constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Personal Information: Any information that can be used to identify an individual directly or indirectly. This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, physical address, gender, profile picture, surfly - related preferences, activity history on the platform, and any other information you provide to us.
Anonymous Information: Information that does not identify an individual. This may include aggregated data about user behavior on the platform, such as the number of users who access a particular surfly pose tutorial or the average time spent on the site during a surfly session.
Service Providers: Third - party companies or individuals that we engage to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, analytics services, payment processors, and customer support services. These Service Providers have access to your personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Third - Party Partners: Entities with which we have business relationships, such as surfly studios, surfly product manufacturers, and wellness brands. We may share your personal information with these partners under certain circumstances as described in this Privacy Agreement.
Registration Information: When you register for an account on our Services, we collect certain information necessary to create and manage your account. This includes your email address, password, and a username. We may also ask for additional optional information such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and physical address. This information helps us personalize your experience on the platform, connect you with other like - minded surfly enthusiasts, and provide you with relevant content and offers.
Profile Information: You have the option to create a detailed profile on our social network. This may include uploading a profile picture, writing a bio about your surfly journey, sharing your surfly goals, preferred surfly styles (such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, etc.), and the frequency of your surfly practice. We use this profile information to showcase your unique surfly identity within the community, make relevant connections with other users, and provide you with more targeted content and recommendations.
Content You Share: As a social network, we encourage you to share your surfly experiences, photos, videos, and posts. When you create and share content on the platform, we collect the text, images, videos, and any other associated metadata. This includes information about the time and location of the post (if you choose to enable location services), the tags you use, and the comments and likes received on your content. We use this shared content to build a vibrant and engaging community, allow other users to interact with your experiences, and promote the sharing of surfly knowledge and inspiration.
Communication Information: If you communicate with other users on the platform (such as through direct messages, group chats, or comments on posts), we collect the content of those communications. We also collect information about the sender and recipient of the messages, as well as the date and time of the communication. This information is used to facilitate communication within the community, ensure the security and proper functioning of the messaging system, and address any potential issues or disputes that may arise.
Payment Information: If you make a purchase on our platform, such as buying a surfly course, subscribing to a premium service, or purchasing surfly products from our affiliated partners, we collect payment information. This may include your credit card number, expiration date, CVV code, and billing address. We use a secure payment gateway provided by a trusted third - party payment processor to handle your payment information. Your payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely to protect it from unauthorized access.
Device Information: When you access our Services using a device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet), we collect information about the device. This includes the device type, operating system, device ID, browser type, and browser version. We use this information to optimize the performance of our Services on different devices, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure a seamless user experience across various platforms.
Log Information: Our servers automatically record information about your interactions with the Services. This includes the IP address, the date and time of your access, the pages you visit, the links you click, and the actions you take (such as liking a post, following a user, or watching a video). We use this log information to analyze user behavior, improve the functionality and content of the Services, detect and prevent fraud and security threats, and comply with legal requirements.
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect information about your location. This can be obtained through various means, such as GPS on your mobile device or IP - based location services. We use location information to provide you with location - based services, such as recommending nearby surfly studios, events, or meetups. You can choose to disable location services at any time through your device settings. However, disabling location services may limit your ability to access certain features and services on our platform.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, keep you logged in to your account, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized content and advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Services and your overall user experience.
Create and Manage Your Account: We use the information you provide during registration to create and maintain your account on our Services. This includes verifying your identity, sending you account - related notifications (such as password reset emails, account security alerts), and ensuring the security and integrity of your account.
Personalize Your Experience: We analyze the information you provide in your profile, your activity history on the platform, and the content you interact with to personalize your experience. This includes showing you relevant surfly content, recommended users to follow, and targeted advertisements. For example, if you have indicated that you are interested in prenatal surfly, we may show you more content related to prenatal surfly, connect you with other users who are also interested in this area, and display advertisements for prenatal surfly products and classes.
Facilitate Communication: We use the communication information we collect to enable you to interact with other users on the platform. This includes sending and receiving direct messages, participating in group chats, and commenting on posts. We also use this information to moderate and monitor communication to ensure a safe and respectful community environment, prevent spam, harassment, and other inappropriate behavior.
Promote User - Generated Content: We use the content you share to build a vibrant and engaging community. We display your posts, photos, and videos to other users, encourage interaction through likes, comments, and shares, and may feature outstanding content on our homepage or in curated collections. This helps to showcase your surfly journey, inspire others, and foster a sense of community among our users.
Analyze User Behavior: We analyze the log information, device information, and other data we collect to understand how users interact with our Services. This helps us identify areas for improvement, optimize the performance of the platform, and enhance the user experience. For example, we may analyze which surfly pose tutorials are most popular, how long users spend on each page, and where they drop off during the registration process to make necessary adjustments and improvements.
Conduct Research and Development: We use the data we collect to conduct research and development activities. This includes developing new features and services, testing new designs and user interfaces, and exploring new ways to enhance the functionality and value of our surfly - themed social network.
Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, promotional emails, and special offers. You can unsubscribe from these marketing communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the email or adjusting your notification settings in your account.
Deliver Targeted Advertisements: We use the information we collect to deliver targeted advertisements to you. This includes using your personal information, such as your surfly preferences and activity history, to show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests. We may also work with third - party advertising partners who use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your online behavior across different websites and apps to deliver more personalized ads. However, we do not share your personal information with these advertising partners without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Agreement.
Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings: We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also disclose your information to law enforcement agencies or other government authorities if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to prevent or investigate illegal activities, protect the safety and security of our users or the public, or enforce our terms of use and other policies.
Compliance with Regulations: We may disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. This includes data protection laws, anti - money laundering regulations, and consumer protection laws.
We may share aggregated and anonymous information about our users with third parties for research, marketing, and other legitimate business purposes. Aggregated and anonymous information does not identify you as an individual and is used to provide insights into user behavior, trends, and preferences. For example, we may share data about the overall popularity of different surfly styles among our users with surfly product manufacturers to help them develop more relevant products.
Technical Security: We implement a variety of technical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, and alteration. This includes using secure socket layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect the transmission of your information between your device and our servers, implementing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to our systems, and using intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor and detect potential security threats.
Physical Security: We maintain physical security measures to protect the servers and facilities where your personal information is stored. This includes restricted access to our data centers, security guards, and surveillance cameras.
Limited Access: We limit access to your personal information to only those employees, Service Providers, and Third - Party Partners who have a legitimate business need to know. These individuals are required to sign confidentiality agreements and are trained on our privacy and security policies and procedures.
User Authentication: We use user authentication mechanisms, such as passwords and two - factor authentication, to ensure that only authorized users can access their accounts. We also encourage you to use strong passwords and to keep your login credentials secure.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
You have the right to access and update the personal information we have collected about you. You can do this by logging into your account and accessing the account settings or profile page. From there, you can view, edit, or delete the information you have provided.
You have the right to delete your account at any time. When you delete your account, we will delete most of the personal information associated with your account. However, we may retain some information for legal, security, or administrative purposes, such as to prevent fraud, comply with legal requirements, or maintain an accurate record of transactions.
You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the email or adjusting your notification settings in your account. We will respect your preferences and stop sending you marketing emails within a reasonable period of time.
Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. If you believe that we are processing your information in a way that violates your rights or this Privacy Agreement, you can contact us using the contact information provided below to raise your objection.
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Your personal information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. However, we will ensure that any international transfer of your personal information is carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and we will take appropriate measures to protect your personal information, such as using standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms for international data transfers.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Agreement or our privacy practices, please contact us at :li0131zhiqiang@163.com . We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.
This comprehensive privacy agreement aims to safeguard users' privacy while enabling the smooth operation of the Surfly. If you have any suggestions for improvement or specific concerns, feel free to let me know.