Privacy Policy for Kreatiko

At Kreatiko, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our social networking platform at kreatiko.com (the "Service"). As a non-commercial personal project, Kreatiko does not sell or monetize your data. This policy applies to all users of the Service. By using Kreatiko, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Note: Kreatiko is a personal project and is not a registered company or business entity.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve the Service. The types of information include:

  • Information You Provide:

    • Account details like your username, email address, and password when you sign up.
    • Content you post, such as profile information, blogs, forum posts, or messages.
    • Optional profile details, like display names, bios, or customizations.
    • Communications you send us, like support requests.

  • Automatically Collected Information:

    • Usage data, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Service.
    • Device information, like your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
    • Cookies and similar technologies to recognize you and improve functionality. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

  • Information from Third Parties:

    • If you connect your Kreatiko account to third-party services (e.g., Spotify), we may receive limited information only track analytics data. We use this data solely to analyze your music preferences and activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to operate and improve Kreatiko, including to:

  • Provide the Service, such as hosting your profile, posts, and messages.
  • Personalize your experience, like displaying your custom profile.
  • Analyze usage to improve features and performance.
  • Respond to your support requests or inquiries.
  • Ensure security and prevent abuse, like detecting spam or unauthorized access.

As a non-commercial platform, we do not use your data for advertising or monetization purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these cases:

  • Publicly Shared Content: Content you post, like blogs or forum posts, is visible to other users or the public, depending on your settings.
  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting or analytics services) to operate the Service. They access only the data needed to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, such as to comply with a court order or protect our rights.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information:

  • Account Management: Update or delete your account via your profile settings.
  • Content Removal: You can delete your posts or profile content at any time.
  • Cookies: Manage cookies through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.
  • Data Access: You may request a copy of your data or ask us to correct or delete it by contacting niko@kreatiko.com.

If you're in a region with specific privacy laws (like the EU GDPR), you may have additional rights such as requesting data deletion or opting out of certain data uses. Contact me to exercise these rights.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable measures, like encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please notify us immediately at niko@kreatiko.com if you suspect unauthorized access.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we'll remove your personal data within 30 days, except for content required by law or for security purposes (e.g., fraud detection logs). Publicly posted content may remain in our backups but won't be accessible.

7. Children's Privacy

Kreatiko is not intended for users under 13. If we learn we've collected data from a child under 13, we'll delete it promptly. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child provided data, contact me at niko@kreatiko.com.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a site notice at least 14 days before they take effect. Your continued use of Kreatiko after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Me

Questions or concerns? Reach me at:

  • Email: niko@kreatiko.com

Last updated: June 22, 2025