Terms + Privacy

By accessing or using Ownly (“App”) via ownly.social, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must not use the App.

You must be at least the minimum legal age required in your jurisdiction to use digital services. The App does not knowingly collect or require date of birth information but may restrict access where legal eligibility is not met.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for all activity under your account.

You agree not to:

• Post unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or misleading content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the App for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

• You retain ownership of content you post.
• By posting, you grant Ownly a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content for service operation and promotion.

Ownly reserves the right to:

• Remove or restrict content
• Suspend or terminate accounts violating these Terms

All App-related software, branding, and content (excluding user content) are owned by Ownly or its licensors.

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violations of these Terms or applicable law.

The App is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

To the extent permitted by law, Ownly shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the App.

• EU users: governed by applicable EU member state laws
• India users: governed by Indian law
• US users: governed by applicable federal and state laws, including California where applicable

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

This Privacy Policy explains how Ownly (“App”) collects, uses, and protects information in compliance with:

• GDPR (European Union)
• India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)
• US privacy laws, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by CPRA

We collect:

• Account information (username, email)
• User-generated content
• Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, interactions)

We do NOT require or knowingly collect date of birth.

Processing is based on:

• Consent
• Contract necessity
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations

• Provide and maintain services
• Personalize user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, moderation)
• Legal authorities when required
• Business transfers

We do not sell personal data.

Data may be transferred internationally with safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

We retain data only as necessary for service operation, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

• Access, correction, deletion
• Data portability
• Restriction or objection
• Withdraw consent

• Access, correction, erasure
• Grievance redressal

• Right to know
• Right to delete
• Right to non-discrimination

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Identifiers (e.g., email, username, IP address)
• Internet activity (usage data, interactions)
• User-generated content

You have the right to:

• Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected
• Request deletion of personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
• Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data (Ownly does not sell personal data)

Ownly does not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.

You may submit requests through:

• Account settings (if available)
• Official contact channels listed below

We will verify requests and respond within legally required timelines.

We use cookies and similar technologies for session management, analytics, and service improvement. Users can control cookies via browser settings.

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect data, though no system is completely secure.

The App is not intended for individuals below the legal age threshold. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

For privacy or data-related concerns, contact:

• Website: ownly.social
• Support: [Insert contact email]

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated as required by law.

• Privacy-by-design and data minimization principles are applied
• No date-of-birth collection is required
• California-specific disclosures included for CCPA/CPRA compliance