Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2025

KhmerLife ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register or use KhmerLife, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Email address, username, password, full name
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile photo, cover photo, location, profession, hobbies, cultural activities
  • Dating Profile: Gender, relationship goals, preferences (if you opt into dating)
  • Content: Posts, comments, photos, videos, messages you share
  • Transaction Data: Payment information for shop purchases or donations (processed by Stripe)

Information Collected Automatically

When you use KhmerLife, we automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interactions
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies: Session cookies and preferences (see Cookie section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send notifications about activity on your account
  • Enable communication between users
  • Personalize your experience and show relevant content
  • Provide dating matches based on your preferences (if opted in)
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Respond to your requests and support needs
  • Send promotional communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your public profile, posts, and content are visible to other users based on your privacy settings
  • Service Providers: We use third-party services like Supabase (database), Stripe (payments), and Bunny CDN (video hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your information:

  • Profile Visibility: Control who can see your location and whether you appear in the member directory
  • Post Privacy: Choose visibility for posts (public, connections only, or private)
  • Dating: Opt in or out of the dating feature at any time
  • Birthday: Choose whether to display your birthday
  • Notifications: Customize which notifications you receive
  • Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Row Level Security (RLS) in our database
  • Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences (like dark mode)
  • Understand how you use our service
  • Improve our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.

7. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication hosting
  • Stripe: Payment processing for shop and donations
  • Bunny CDN: Video storage and delivery
  • Google/Apple: OAuth authentication (optional)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements).

9. Children's Privacy

KhmerLife is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Users

KhmerLife is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Request portability of your data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of KhmerLife after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@khmerlife.com

General Inquiries: info@khmerlife.com

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