Yander Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Yander respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Yander collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the platform.
By using Yander, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Yander may collect the following information:
- Profile information such as photos, usernames, and optional profile details
- Proximity and location-related information while broadcasting is enabled
- Device and technical information required for platform functionality
- Messages, connection requests, and interaction activity
- Payment and transaction information processed through approved third-party payment providers
- Safety reports, moderation reports, and blocked user information
Yander does not intentionally collect unnecessary personal information.
3. How Yander Uses Information
Yander may use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the platform
- Enable nearby user discovery and proximity interaction
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Maintain platform safety and moderation
- Prevent fraud, abuse, spam, or unlawful activity
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
- Improve user experience and platform performance
4. Proximity & Location Features
Yander is a proximity-based social platform. Certain location-related functionality is required for nearby discovery features to operate correctly.
Users control when they broadcast their presence and may disable visibility at any time.
Yander does not guarantee precise location accuracy and does not publicly display exact user addresses.
5. User Visibility & Control
Users may:
- Enable or disable broadcasting
- Control exposure duration settings
- Block or report other users
- Adjust visibility preferences where available
Users are responsible for how they interact with others on the platform.
6. Payments
Payments are securely processed through approved third-party payment providers. Yander does not store full payment card details on its own systems unless specifically required for lawful payment processing purposes.
7. Data Security
Yander takes reasonable steps to protect user information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.
Users should also take reasonable steps to protect their own devices and accounts.
8. Safety & Moderation
Yander may use:
- Automated moderation systems
- AI-assisted safety monitoring
- Reporting and blocking functions
- Temporary or permanent restrictions for abusive behaviour
Yander reserves the right to investigate safety concerns and take appropriate action where necessary.
9. Sharing Information
Yander does not sell personal information to third parties.
Information may only be shared:
- With approved payment processors
- Where required by law
- To protect user safety
- To investigate fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity
- With service providers supporting platform operations
10. Data Retention
Yander may retain certain information for operational, legal, security, moderation, or compliance purposes for a reasonable period of time.
Users may request account or data removal subject to legal and operational requirements.
11. Third-Party Services
Yander may integrate with third-party services including payment providers, analytics tools, communication services, hosting providers, or social media platforms. These services may operate under their own privacy policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
Yander is intended for users aged 18 years and older. The platform is not designed for children.
13. International Use
Yander may operate internationally. By using the platform, users acknowledge that information may be processed or stored in different jurisdictions.
14. Changes To This Policy
Yander may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact
For privacy-related questions, safety concerns, or support inquiries, users may contact Yander through the official platform communication channels.