Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how SomeSee (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal data when you use our services, including our website (somesee.app), mobile applications (“App”), and any related services we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this policy.

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is SomeSee Ltd. If you have any questions or concerns about how we process your data, please contact us at [email protected].

2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect information from you when you register for our Service, interact with the platform, or contact us. The types of data we collect include:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Registration Data: Email, password, display name, gender identity, date of birth, profile photo, music preferences, and any other information added to your profile.
• User-Generated Content: Photos, videos, messages, chats, interactions, and any feedback or survey responses.
• Customer Support Data: Any information provided when you contact us, including problem descriptions, screenshots, and email correspondence.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Device Information: Device model, operating system, browser type, IP address, app version, language settings, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Interactions with other users, app features used, session duration, and login activity.
• Music Data: If you connect your account with Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music, we may collect your top artists, playlists, and listening habits to enhance our matching algorithm.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or user-provided settings.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and tracking pixels to recognize returning users and improve functionality. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. How Do We Use Your Data?

We use your data to provide, improve, and secure our Services, including:

• Configuring and personalizing the App experience.
• Matching you with users who share similar music preferences.
• Facilitating in-app interactions, including chat and music recommendations.
• Analyzing user engagement to improve features.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud and security issues.
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions.
• Sending you updates, marketing materials, and notifications (you can opt out at any time).

4. Automated Decision-Making

We use algorithms to provide a personalized experience, including:

• Music-Based Matching: Recommending users based on shared listening habits.
• Content Moderation: Identifying and restricting inappropriate content or behavior.
• Fraud Prevention: Detecting suspicious activity to prevent unauthorized transactions.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal grounds for processing your data include:

• Your consent (e.g., marketing communications, linking music accounts).
• Contractual necessity (e.g., providing access to our Services).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics, personalization).
• Legal obligations (e.g., complying with applicable laws and regulations).

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, payment processors, analytics tools, and customer support platforms.
• Affiliates & Business Partners: Within SomeSee’s corporate group where applicable.
• Legal Authorities: When required to comply with the law, enforce agreements, or protect user safety.
• Other Users: Any data you choose to make public in your profile or posts may be visible to other members.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside of your country of residence, including in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is adequately protected in compliance with relevant laws.

8. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account at any time, subject to any legal obligations requiring data retention.

8.1 How to Request Account Deletion

Users who wish to delete their SomeSee account can follow these steps:

1. Open the SomeSee app and navigate to Settings.

2. Select Account Management.

3. Tap Delete My Account and follow the confirmation steps.

4. You can also request deletion by contacting us at [email protected].

8.2 Data Deletion and Retention

• Deleted Data: Upon account deletion, the following data will be permanently removed:

  • Profile information (name, email, profile photo, gender identity, etc.).

  • User-generated content (chats, music preferences, shared posts).

  • Usage data related to account activities.

• Retained Data: Some data may be retained for a period of 30 days for security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance reasons, after which it will be permanently deleted.

• Legal Obligations: Certain transaction records and compliance-related data may be retained as required by applicable laws.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access & Update Your Data: View or correct your personal information.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of data processing where consent is required.
• Request Data Deletion: Ask us to delete your account and associated data.
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
• Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected].

10. Age Restriction

Our Services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. If we become aware of underage users, we will take steps to remove their data. Parents who believe their child has provided data should contact us immediately.

11. Marketing Communications

You may receive marketing emails or notifications from SomeSee. You can opt out by:

• Clicking “unsubscribe” in an email.
• Adjusting notification settings in your account.
• Contacting us at [email protected].

12. Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is entirely secure. Users should maintain strong passwords and protect their accounts.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: somesee.app