At Olive Media, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our social media platform. By accessing or using Olive Media, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with Olive Media:

Personal Information

• Name, email address, username, profile photo, phone number, and other identifying information.
• Social media profile information if you connect to Olive Media through another social media account (e.g., Facebook, Twitter).
• Demographic data such as age, gender, and interests.

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage data, such as pages viewed, time spent on the platform, interactions with other users, and referral URLs.
• Location data, based on your IP address or mobile device settings.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage of our platform. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy](link to cookie policy) for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Olive Media may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and improve services: To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of the Olive Media platform.
• Personalization: To tailor the content and advertising you see based on your preferences, interests, and behavior.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, or important service-related notifications.
• Security: To ensure the safety and security of the platform, detect fraudulent activity, and prevent unauthorized access to your account.
• Analytics: To analyze how users interact with the platform, enabling us to improve user experience and optimize performance.
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analytics, advertising, and customer support.
• With Other Users: If you make information public on Olive Media, such as posting content or interacting with others, this information may be visible to other users.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to law enforcement requests.
• In Business Transfers: If Olive Media undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access and Correction: You can review and update your personal information through your account settings.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the instructions in any promotional email or updating your account preferences.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via our [Cookie Policy](link to cookie policy).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@olivemedia.com.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your data. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for added protection.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children’s Privacy

Olive Media is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Olive Media operates globally, and your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your home country. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you if the changes are significant. Your continued use of Olive Media after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: karina@olivemedia.co.za