Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Fackle ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, desktop application, and services located at https://fackle.com (the "Service"). Our Service is provided for entertainment purposes to adults aged 18-60 in the United States (excluding California), whether accessed through our website, mobile application, or desktop application.

Information We Collect

Account Registration:

• Username
• Password (stored securely/encrypted)
• Real name
• Gender

Optional Profile Information:

• Bio text and personal details

User-Generated Content:

• Text posts
• Images and media files
• Video conference names and descriptions

Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. These may include:

• Session cookies to keep you logged in
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Security cookies to protect against fraud

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision:

• To create and maintain your user account
• To enable login and authentication
• To provide access to our entertainment features including social networking, image/video sharing, video conferencing, email service, and search engine functionality

User Interaction and Entertainment:

• To display your username, real name, gender, bio text, and posts to other users as part of the entertainment and social networking features
• To facilitate communication between users through our email service and social features
• To enable participation in video conferences

Website Operation:

• To maintain and improve our Service
• To ensure security and prevent abuse
• To provide technical support

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Display:
The following information is displayed to other users of our Service as part of the entertainment experience:

• Username
• Real name
• Gender
• Bio text
• Your posts, images, and media content
• Video and audio from video conference participation

No Third-Party Sharing:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your password is your responsibility to keep secure. Do not share your login credentials with others.

Geographic Scope

Our Service is intended for and directed to residents of the United States, excluding California residents. We do not intentionally collect information from residents of the European Union or California, and our Service is not designed to comply with GDPR or CCPA requirements.

Age Restrictions

Our Service is intended for adults aged 18-60. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management:

• You may update your account information and profile at any time
• You may delete content you have posted
• You may delete your account in the Settings section

Important: Your participation in video conferences cannot be deleted.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email:

Additional Service-Specific Information

Email Service: Our integrated email service allows communication between users. Emails sent through our system are subject to this Privacy Policy.

Search Engine: Our search functionality may log search queries for service improvement and security purposes.

Video Conferencing: Video conference data is processed through our integrated video conferencing system. Conference names and descriptions are stored as provided by users.

Webmaster Tools: Our search engine tools for webmasters may collect website and technical information as necessary to provide these services.

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Fackle ("we," "us," or "our") through our website, mobile application, or desktop application located at https://fackle.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

Description of Service

Fackle is an entertainment platform that provides the following features to users:

• Social networking and user profiles
• Image and video sharing
• Video conferencing
• Email service for user communication
• Internet search engine and webmaster tools
• User-generated content posting and sharing

Eligibility

Our Service is intended for adults aged 18 and older who are residents of the United States (excluding California). By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are a resident of the United States, excluding California
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

User Accounts

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

User Content and Conduct

Content Ownership: You retain ownership of content you create and post on our Service. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our Service.

Public Nature of Content: You understand and agree that your username, real name, gender, bio text, posts, images, media content, and video/audio from video conference participation will be visible to other users of our Service.

Prohibited Content and Conduct: You agree not to post, upload, or transmit any content that:

• Is illegal
• Infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary rights
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Is spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material
• Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation
• Violates any applicable law or regulation

You also agree not to:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access our Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt our Service or servers
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Use our Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent

Video Conferencing

When participating in video conferences on our Service:

• Your video and audio will be transmitted to other conference participants
• You consent to being recorded by other participants
• We do not control what other participants do with your video/audio
• Your participation cannot be deleted after it occurs
• You are responsible for your own conduct during conferences

Email Service

Our integrated email service allows communication between users. You agree that:

• You will not use the email service for spam or unsolicited messages
• You will respect other users' privacy and communication preferences
• We may collect statistical information about email usage but will not read the content of your emails

Search Engine and Webmaster Tools

Our search functionality and webmaster tools are provided as-is for entertainment purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of search results or analytics data.

Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our Service without our written permission.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. You must review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our privacy practices.

Disclaimers

OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• Our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results from using our Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects in our Service will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fackle and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you post or transmit through our Service

Termination

We may terminate your account and access to our Service for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. We will generally provide a warning by email before terminating your account, except in cases of severe violations.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Service with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Service will be resolved in the courts of Broome County, New York.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding our Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email:

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.