Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 13, 2026 · Site: dropsocial.online

DROP Social ("DROP," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website and mobile web app at dropsocial.online. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using DROP, you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: username, email address, password (stored as a secure hash), display name, bio, and profile photo.
• Content you provide: posts, videos, images, comments, messages, playlists, map drops, tags, and other user-generated content.
• Location data: if you grant permission, we may use your device location for map features and location-based content. You can disable location in your browser or device settings.
• Usage and device data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, interactions (likes, follows, feed preferences), and approximate timestamps.
• Payment information: purchases are processed by PayPal. We do not store full payment card numbers; we may receive transaction IDs and subscription status from PayPal.
• Cookies and local storage: we use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and support site functionality.

2. How we use information

• Provide, operate, and improve DROP (feed, video, map, messaging, playlists, and premium features).
• Create and manage your account, including email verification and password recovery.
• Personalize your experience (for example, feed ranking and "not for me" preferences).
• Process payments and premium unlocks through PayPal.
• Moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Send service-related emails (verification, invites, account notices).
• Display advertising, including video ads through Google advertising services.
• Protect against abuse, fraud, and security incidents.

3. Advertising and Google services

DROP displays and may display ads through Google AdSense (publisher ID ca-pub-3384678338472686), Google Ad Manager / Google IMA, and related Google advertising technologies. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, mobile advertising identifiers, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.

Our ads.txt file at dropsocial.online/ads.txt lists authorized ad sellers for this domain. Learn how Google uses data at Google's partner sites policy, manage personalized ads at Google Ads Settings, and review industry opt-out tools at aboutads.info (United States).

4. Third-party service providers

We use trusted providers to run DROP, including:

• Cloudinary — media storage, processing, and delivery for uploads.
• PayPal — payment processing for premium themes, subscriptions, and products.
• Google — advertising (Ad Manager / IMA) and related analytics or ad serving infrastructure.
• Email (SMTP) — transactional email delivery for verification and invites.
• Hosting infrastructure — servers that host our application and database.

These providers process data on our behalf according to their own privacy policies and our instructions where applicable.

5. User-generated content and public information

Content you post publicly on DROP (such as public posts, comments, or profile information) may be visible to other users and guests browsing the site. Please do not share sensitive personal information in public posts.

6. Data retention

We retain account and content data while your account is active and as needed to provide the service, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. You may request account deletion by contacting us; some data may be retained in backups or logs for a limited period.

7. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use DROP at your own risk and choose a strong password.

8. Children's privacy

DROP is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

9. Your rights and choices

• Access or update profile information in your account settings.
• Control location permissions in your browser or device.
• Opt out of personalized ads via Google and industry tools linked above.
• Request deletion of your account by emailing us (see Contact).

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. Contact us to exercise those rights.

10. International users

DROP is operated from the United States. If you access DROP from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our providers operate.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date. Continued use of DROP after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: [email protected]