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Privacy Policy for SocialNetworkPHP

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SocialNetworkPHP ("we", "us", "the script") collects, uses, and shares information when the script is deployed by developers on their websites. SocialNetworkPHP is a PHP-based social network script intended for developers who will host and operate their own social network instances.

Important: SocialNetworkPHP is software for developers. The developer or site owner who installs and configures the script is the data controller and is responsible for implementing any required legal notices, cookie banners, and local privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

1. Information We (The Script) May Collect

Depending on how a developer configures and uses SocialNetworkPHP, the following types of information may be collected:

1.1 Information Provided by Users

  • Profile information (username, display name, email address, bio, avatar).
  • Content posted by users (posts, comments, private messages, uploaded media).
  • Account settings and preferences.
  • Billing information if the hosting developer enables paid features (payments are processed by third-party payment processors; the script does not store raw card data).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Server logs (IP address, request timestamps, requested pages).
  • Device and browser information (user agent, screen size).
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, timestamps).

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The script supports cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, save preferences, and enable analytics and advertising integrations. Site owners should provide a cookie banner and options to opt out of non-essential cookies if required by applicable law.

2. Third-Party Services & Integrations

When deployed, SocialNetworkPHP instances may use the following third-party services. Exact data collected depends on the developer's configuration and the third party's policies.

2.1 Google Analytics

Site owners can enable Google Analytics for traffic and usage analysis. Google Analytics may collect device identifiers, usage events, and aggregated analytics. Developers should include Google's required disclosure and provide opt-out instructions where required.

2.2 Google Ads & Google Pixel

If enabled, Google Ads and Google Pixel may be used to measure advertising performance, track conversions, and create remarketing audiences. These services use cookies and identifiers controlled by Google.

2.3 Tawk.to (Live Chat)

If a developer enables live chat via Tawk.to, the chat provider may collect chat messages, IP addresses, and browser information to deliver support. Site owners are responsible for configuring Tawk.to in accordance with their privacy obligations.

2.4 Other Third-Party Services

Developers may add other services (e.g., payment processors, CDN, image/video hosting). Each third party will have its own privacy policy which the developer must disclose to their users.

3. How We Use Information

Collected information may be used to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain platform features.
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts.
  • Improve and personalize the user experience.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends (analytics).
  • Detect, prevent, and respond to abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
  • Support advertising measurement and conversion tracking (where enabled by the site owner).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell user personal data. Data may be shared in these circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Ads, Tawk.to, hosting/CDN, email providers) who process data on behalf of the site owner.
  • Legal reasons: If required by law or to respond to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders).
  • Security: To protect against fraud or security threats.

5. Age Restriction & Purchases

SocialNetworkPHP includes controls to restrict purchases. Individuals under 18 years old are not permitted to make purchases or access paid features in instances that enable payments. Developers are responsible for enforcing age checks, billing verification, and refund handling.

If a minor (under 18) is found to have made a purchase, the site owner must follow local laws and their own refund/remediation policy.

6. Data Security

We (the script) include standard technical measures to protect data in transit and at rest when best practices are followed by the site owner (HTTPS, passwords hashed, prepared statements to prevent SQL injection). However, no system is completely secure. Developers must:

  • Keep server software up to date.
  • Use HTTPS/TLS for all web traffic.
  • Follow secure deployment practices and backups.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing the personal data held about you.
  • Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
  • Restricting or objecting to certain processing.
  • Opting out of analytics or advertising tracking where offered by the site owner.

To exercise these rights, contact the site owner or administrator of the deployed SocialNetworkPHP instance. Developers should document and honor valid requests according to applicable law.

8. Developer / Site Owner Responsibilities

SocialNetworkPHP is distributed as a script. The developer or site owner who deploys the script is responsible for:

  • Providing an up-to-date privacy policy on their website and linking to third-party policies as required.
  • Implementing cookie banners and consent mechanisms where required by law.
  • Ensuring compliance with regional privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Configuring and documenting any analytics, advertising, or chat integrations enabled on their instance.
  • Handling user data requests, deletion, and account management.

9. Retention

Data retention periods depend on how the site owner configures the instance and applicable law. By default, some server logs and backups may be retained for troubleshooting and security for a reasonable period. Developers should publish specific retention policies on their deployed site.

10. International Transfers

Data may be transferred to and stored on servers outside the user's country, depending on where the site owner hosts the instance or which third-party services are used. If you are concerned about cross-border transfers, contact the site owner.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Developers who distribute updates to SocialNetworkPHP should update the “Last Updated” date and notify their users of material changes.

12. Contact

For questions about this policy or to exercise data rights, contact the site owner / administrator of the deployed SocialNetworkPHP instance. If you are the site owner and want to update this template's contact details, replace the placeholder below:

Site / Support Email: [SUPPORT EMAIL]

Site / Company: [COMPANY NAME / OWNER] — [YOUR DOMAIN]