Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Swipi ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Swipi platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided via social login).
  • User Content: Games, apps, comments, and other content you create or publish on the Service.
  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, games played, interactions (likes, bookmarks, comments), search queries, and time spent on the Service.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Personalize your experience, including content recommendations and search results
  • Process and display your User Content
  • Communicate with you, including sending service-related notices and responding to inquiries
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Content Policy
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Services & Data

Our Service uses AI-powered tools for content creation. When you use these features:

  • Your prompts and inputs may be sent to third-party AI service providers (such as Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google) to generate content.
  • We may use anonymized and aggregated usage data to improve our AI features and the Service.
  • AI-generated content you publish becomes part of your User Content and is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Content: Games, profiles, comments, and other content you publish are visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.
  • Service Providers: We share data with third-party providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, authentication, AI services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance).

Published User Content may persist on the Service after account deletion if it has been remixed or referenced by other users. You may request full deletion by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, session management).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service to improve it.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at shuai@citronetic.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Service to you.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing for analytics, security, and service improvement.
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications).
  • Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws.

You have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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