LaRed Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
LaRed ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use the LaRed website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account we may collect:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Date of birth
- Profile information such as avatar, banner, and bio
Location Information
LaRed may collect location data to provide local content and discovery features. This may include:
- GPS coordinates
- Zip code or approximate region
- Location verification timestamps
Location permissions are requested through your device or browser.
Content You Provide
You may post:
- Text
- Images
- Videos
- Comments
- Messages
This content may be visible to other users depending on your privacy settings.
Payment Information
Payments on LaRed are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe. LaRed does not store full credit card information.
Payment processors may collect:
- Billing information
- Transaction data
- Tax information
Device and Usage Data
We may automatically collect information including:
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser type
- Log data
- App activity and interactions
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Verify account eligibility (including age verification)
- Deliver location-based content
- Process payments
- Improve platform functionality
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Companies that help operate the platform such as:
- Payment processors
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
- comply with law enforcement
- respond to legal requests
- protect the rights or safety of users
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred.
4. Data Retention
We retain user information only as long as necessary to:
- operate the platform
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
Users may request account deletion.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction you may have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request corrections
- request deletion
- opt out of certain data processing
Requests can be submitted to: elfrijolpinto@la-red.social
6. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect user data. However, no system is completely secure and users should take precautions to protect their accounts.
7. Children's Privacy
LaRed is intended only for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Accounts found to belong to minors may be terminated.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.