Spotted

1. Introduction

Spotted is a brand of VSY Design LLC ("we", "our", or "us") and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name, email address, and profile information
Content you post, including photos, videos, and text
Vehicle information and garage entries
Event RSVPs and community memberships
Messages and communications with other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (type, operating system, browser)
IP address and location data
Usage data and analytics
Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Create and manage your account
Process transactions and send related information
Send you notifications and updates
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Personalize your experience and provide targeted content
Moderate content using automated machine learning systems to detect and prevent objectionable content
Review and respond to reports of objectionable content or abusive behavior
Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Content: Posts, photos, and profile information you make public are visible to all users
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: We may share information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Control your privacy settings and public profile information
Block users who are engaging in abusive behavior or making you feel unsafe
Report objectionable content or abusive users through the Service

8. Content Moderation and Safety

To maintain a safe environment for all users, we employ automated content moderation systems:

Automated Content Scanning: All images and videos uploaded to the Service are automatically scanned using machine learning models to detect objectionable content before publication
Content Analysis: The content you upload is analyzed to identify potentially harmful, explicit, or inappropriate material
Report Processing: When you report objectionable content or abusive users, we collect and review the reported information, including the content, user identifiers, and your report details, to take appropriate action
Blocking Information: When you block a user, we store information about the blocked relationship to prevent the blocked user from interacting with you

This processing is necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, protect users from harm, and maintain a safe community. Content moderation data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these safety purposes and comply with legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@spotted.com
Address: [Your Address Here]