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Papaful Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 9, 2026

Introduction

Papaful Inc. ("Papaful Inc.," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and creating a trusted environment where fathers and parents can connect, learn, and support one another.

Our Commitment to Privacy

Papaful Inc. believes fathers deserve a safe place to learn, ask questions, and connect with other parents.

We are committed to collecting only the information necessary to provide, improve, and protect our Services. We do not sell your personal information, and we are committed to protecting your privacy and earning your trust.

This Privacy Policy explains how Papaful Inc. collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website, web application, mobile applications (if applicable), and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Papaful Inc. collects information that helps us provide, improve, and protect the Services.

Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the Services, you may provide information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password
  • Profile photo
  • Family and parenting information you choose to share, such as pregnancy stage, children's ages, parenting milestones, or family details
  • Community posts, comments, messages, photos, and other content you upload
  • Feedback, surveys, and communications you send to us

You choose what information you share with Papaful Inc. You are not required to provide more information than necessary to use the Services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, Papaful Inc. may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Usage activity and interactions with the Services
  • Pages, features, or areas of the Services accessed
  • Cookies and similar technologies

We use this information to understand how the Services are used, improve functionality, maintain security, and enhance the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Papaful Inc. uses information collected through the Services to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide access to communities and platform features
  • Allow users to connect and communicate with one another
  • Personalize your experience
  • Provide educational and community resources
  • Improve and develop the Services
  • Respond to questions and support requests
  • Maintain platform safety and security
  • Detect spam, fraud, and inappropriate activity
  • Send important service-related communications

Papaful Inc. does not sell your personal information.

Community Content and Communications

Papaful Inc. is designed to support connection and community.

Information you choose to share in community spaces may be visible to other members depending on the structure and privacy settings of that space.

Private messages are intended to remain private between participants. However, Papaful Inc. may access or review content when necessary to:

  • Investigate safety concerns
  • Address reports of abuse, harassment, or inappropriate behavior
  • Protect users and the integrity of the Services
  • Comply with legal obligations

We encourage users to carefully consider what personal information they choose to share.

Photos and User Content

Users may upload photos and other content to Papaful Inc.

By uploading content, you grant Papaful Inc. permission to store, process, and display that content only as necessary to provide and operate the Services.

You retain ownership of content you submit.

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share any photos or information involving other individuals.

Family and Parenting Information

Papaful Inc. allows users to share information related to their parenting journey, family experiences, and milestones.

This information may include pregnancy-related information, children's ages, or other family details that users voluntarily provide.

Papaful Inc. is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information shared through the Services should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or other qualified support.

Artificial Intelligence and Automated Tools

Papaful Inc. may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence technologies, to help maintain the safety, security, and quality of the Services.

These tools may assist with:

  • Detecting spam or fraudulent activity
  • Identifying inappropriate content
  • Supporting moderation and enforcement of community standards

Papaful Inc. does not currently use artificial intelligence to provide medical advice, make decisions about users' eligibility, or make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

Analytics and Cookies

Papaful Inc. may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, maintain, and improve the Services.

Papaful Inc. may use internal analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Services, identify areas for improvement, monitor performance, and improve the user experience.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.

How We Share Information

Papaful Inc. does not sell your personal information.

Papaful Inc. may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

  • With service providers who help us operate, maintain, and improve the Services
  • When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of Papaful Inc., our users, or others
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of business assets

Service providers are required to handle information appropriately and use it only for authorized purposes.

Employer and Organization Privacy

Papaful Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy and trust of our members.

Employers, organizations, and other partners will never have access to individual user information, including:

  • Private messages
  • Personal profiles
  • Community discussions
  • User activity
  • Personal family information
  • Any content shared within the Papaful Inc. platform

Papaful Inc. does not provide employers or organizations with individual-level user data.

Data Security

Papaful Inc. uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Papaful Inc. retains information only for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain platform security.

When you delete your account, Papaful Inc. will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize personal information associated with your account, except where retention is necessary for legal, security, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing information we hold about you
  • Requesting correction of inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion of your information
  • Requesting information about how your data is collected and used

To exercise your privacy rights, contact Papaful Inc. using the information below.

California Privacy Rights

Papaful Inc. is based in California and complies with applicable California privacy requirements.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected and used
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Papaful Inc. does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Account Deletion

You may delete your Papaful Inc. account through account settings.

Deleting your account will remove your access to the Services. Some information may be retained when necessary for legal, security, fraud prevention, or operational purposes.

Children's Privacy

Papaful Inc. is intended for adults and is not directed toward children.

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

Papaful Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Papaful Inc. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Papaful Inc. handles your information, please contact us:

Papaful Inc. 424 North Street, Apt. B Oakland, CA 94609

Email: hellopapaful@gmail.com

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