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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2023

Thank you for choosing Dyadim as your social media platform. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our mobile and web applications (the "Applications"). By using the Applications, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use our Applications:

  • Name: We collect your name to personalize your account and interactions on Dyadim.
  • Username: Your chosen username is used to uniquely identify you on our platform.
  • Email: We collect your email address to communicate with you and provide notifications and updates about our platform.
  • Description: You have the option to provide a brief description about yourself, which will be displayed on your profile.
  • Country: We collect your country information to prioritize users from your country in the user search feature and display the country of residence for connections.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Applications, such as the features you use, the content you access, and the frequency and duration of your activities.
  • Profile Photo: You can choose to upload a profile photo, which will be displayed on your account.
  • Posts: We collect the posts you create, including any attached images, as well as any comments and reactions you make to posts on our platform.
  • Debugging Data: We collect data about your browser (including the user agent, screen dimensions, performance attributes) to help us debug issues when using our app. We only collect this information when you submit our feedback form.

By posting on our platform, you grant us implicit consent to display this information according to your selected privacy settings. Please note that once posted, this information may be accessible by other users of Dyadim or by the public based on the visibility settings you have chosen. It is important to review and adjust your privacy settings to ensure the appropriate audience can view your posts.

Use of Your Information

We use the collected information to provide and improve our social media platform, Dyadim. Specifically, we use your personal information to:

  • Allow you to discover and interact with connections on our platform.
  • Send you notifications and updates about our platform using your contact information.
  • Personalize your experience on Dyadim based on your country and preferences.

Data Retention

We retain the posts (text, images and optional location data) that you create while using Dyadim. These posts will remain on our platform indefinitely unless you choose to delete them or you delete your account. However, please note that content uploaded by other users in which you've been tagged will not be removed upon your data deletion.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with other services or third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Law Enforcement: We may access and disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Abusive Content: In cases where user-uploaded content has been flagged as abusive, we reserve the right to access and review that content for enforcement purposes.

Tracking Technologies

We do not track your activities across third-party websites.

Security of Your Information

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Children's Privacy

Dyadim is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information from our systems. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Transfers

Dyadim is operated in New Zealand, and your personal information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States or other countries outside your jurisdiction. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. By using our Applications, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries and the processing and storage of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Consent to Processing and Transfer

By using our Applications, you consent to the processing and transfer of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make changes that materially impact the peronsal data we collect or our usage thereof, We will also notify you of any material changes by displaying a notice within our Applications and sending an email notification to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Applications after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the updated policy.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be resolved in the courts of New Zealand.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Download: You have the right and ability to access and download a copy of the data you've uploaded directly from our Applications.
  • Deletion: You can delete your data, including posts and personal information, at any time. Please note that content uploaded by other users in which you've been tagged will not be removed.
  • Questions and Complaints: If you have any questions or complaints regarding our privacy practices or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and have implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data we collect and process. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal data.

Some of the security practices we follow include:

  • Encryption: All data stored on our servers is encrypted to protect it from unauthorized access.
  • Secure Transmission: We use secure protocols (such as HTTPS) to encrypt data transmitted between your device and our servers.
  • Access Controls: We have implemented industry standard access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to personal data.
  • Access Logging: All access to your data by Dyadim staff is monitored an
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address any vulnerabilities or risks.

While we strive to protect your personal data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal data.

International Transfers

As part of providing our services, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States, where our servers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

For international transfers of personal data, we take appropriate steps to ensure an adequate level of protection as required by applicable data protection laws. Such measures may include:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses: We may use approved standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards to protect the transfer of personal data to countries without an adequate level of data protection.

By using our Platform and providing your personal data, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and other countries as described in this Privacy Policy.

Please note that data protection laws in certain jurisdictions, such as the European Union, may provide you with specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing. If you have any questions or concerns about international transfers of your personal data, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]


This Privacy Policy applies solely to Dyadim and its users and does not apply to any third-party websites or services linked to our platform.