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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 23, 2026

Welcome to Winking.

This Privacy Policy explains how Winking ("Winking", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares your personal information when you use our website, services, applications, and related features (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name or username
  • Email address
  • Profile information
  • Photographs and uploaded content
  • Comments and messages
  • Communications with support

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Usage statistics
  • Cookies and similar technologies

Third-Party Login Information

If you register using Google, Apple, Facebook, or other third-party services, we may receive certain profile information from those providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage accounts
  • Display user-generated content
  • Operate rankings and achievements
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Communicate with users
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Ensure security and compliance
  • Respond to legal obligations
  • Analyze platform performance

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Protection of vital interests

4. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Cloud service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Security providers
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Government authorities when legally required

All service providers are required to protect personal data appropriately.

5. International Data Transfers

Because Winking is a global service, your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Content associated with deleted accounts may remain in backups for a limited period before permanent deletion.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion at any time.

Upon deletion:

  • Personal profile information will be removed or anonymized.
  • Public content may be retained where legally permitted or technically necessary.
  • Certain records may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users logged in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve performance
  • Analyze usage
  • Enhance security

Additional information can be found in our Cookie Policy.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction
  • Loss

However, no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

15. Data Controller

Additional company information will be provided where required by applicable law.