Privacy Policy

1. About Yapifun

Yapifun (“we”, “us”, or “our”) curates short-form video stories and discovery feeds for our community of viewers and creators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our websites, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing the Services you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Account details such as display name, email address, avatar, and preferences.
• Content you add to the platform including saved collections, comments, and feedback.
• Support requests or survey responses you voluntarily submit.

2.2 Information we collect automatically

• Device and connection data (browser type, operating system, IP address, language settings).
• Usage analytics such as pages viewed, search queries, watch time, and interaction patterns.
• Approximate location derived from IP address to localise content and comply with regional policies.

2.3 Information from partners

We may receive aggregated insights from authorised analytics, advertising, or social sign-in partners when you connect their services to Yapifun. These partners must confirm they have legal grounds to share the information.

3. How We Use Information

• Operate and maintain the Services, including personalising feeds and remembering preferences.
• Understand performance through analytics so we can improve search quality, recommendations, and reliability.
• Communicate with you about product updates, community highlights, and support responses.
• Enforce community guidelines, prevent fraud, and protect the rights, property, or safety of users and Yapifun.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.

4. How We Share Information

• Service providers: Carefully selected vendors assisting with hosting, customer support, analytics, marketing automation, or payment processing.
• Legal obligations: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the vital interests of users and Yapifun.
• Business changes: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of company assets. We will notify you of any material changes.
• With your consent: If you authorise us to share information with third parties for specific experiences.

We do not sell personal information. When we share data, we require recipients to protect it under contractual safeguards.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Yapifun uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to deliver core functionality and remember your preferences. We categorise these tools as:

• Essential: Required to sign in, keep sessions secure, and deliver core playback features.
• Performance: Help us understand how features are used so we can prioritise improvements.
• Personalisation: Remember categories, filters, or language options tailored to you.
• Advertising: Enable limited, relevant advertising from approved partners (where applicable).

You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser or through any on-site consent tools. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed to provide the Services, comply with our legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymise it.

Security practices include encryption in transit, restricted staff access, routine auditing, and incident response procedures. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using industry-standard safeguards.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, correct, or update your account information at any time.
• Request deletion of your account or certain personal data, subject to our legal obligations.
• Opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe links or contacting us.
• Adjust cookie and analytics preferences via browser controls or platform settings.
• If you are in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you may exercise additional rights such as data portability or objection to processing.

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

Yapifun operates from multiple locations. When we transfer personal information across borders, we rely on approved legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses and conduct risk assessments to ensure equivalent protection.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect product changes, best practices, or regulatory requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and provide prominent notice for significant changes. Continued use of the Services after updates signals acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy, data practices, or your rights, please contact us using the details below.