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Privacy Policy

Date of Last Revision: January 5, 2025

1. Introduction

At Yeamze, protecting your privacy is a core priority. It is not merely a regulatory obligation, but a genuine commitment to transparency, trust, and the respectful handling of your personal data. Accordingly, we have developed an accessible and understandable Privacy Policy designed to clearly inform you about how your information is collected, used, shared, and protected.

Our Privacy Policy transparently outlines:

• The types of information we collect and the reasons why such data is necessary for using the service;
• How this data is used, stored, secured, and, where applicable, shared within the operation and improvement of the Yeamze service;
• The rights you have, including the rights of access, rectification, objection, deletion, and portability of your data, in accordance with applicable legislation, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
• The tools available to help you actively manage your data through the privacy settings provided on the Yeamze platform and services.

We encourage you to review our full Privacy Policy to understand our practices in detail and to adjust your privacy settings based on your comfort level.

Key Yeamze commitments regarding privacy:

• Transparency: Clear and accessible explanations of our data collection, processing, and protection practices.
• Control: Simple tools that allow you to manage your preferences and personal data.
• Rights: Full access to your data rights, with the ability to exercise them easily.
• Support: Dedicated assistance in case of questions or concerns about the privacy of your personal data. You may contact us at any time using the contact options available on our platform.

2. Scope of this Policy

2.1 About Yeamze

Yeamze offers you a space to fully showcase your athletic journey through a dynamic, interactive, and user-focused digital platform. Our mission is to foster authentic connections between athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts, by supporting an engaged and inspiring community. Whether you wish to share your achievements, track your performance, interact with peers, or find inspiration, Yeamze is here to support you every step of the way. We are committed to creating an environment that encourages expression, learning, and both individual and collective growth within the sports world.

2.2 Where this Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy applies to all your interactions with us, ensuring transparency and data protection across various platforms:

• Websites: Our websites allow you to explore and use Yeamze’s offerings, connect with the community, and access services tailored to your athletic journey.
• Mobile applications: Available on Android and iOS, our mobile apps are designed to deliver a smooth and optimized experience, accessible at any time from your personal devices.
• Other products and services: We provide a range of additional features through our digital platforms to enhance your overall experience.
• Job application process: Personal data shared during a job application (e.g., CV, contact information) is processed with the same high standard of confidentiality and care.
• International use: For users accessing our services from outside France, this policy adheres to local data protection standards, ensuring your rights are upheld in an international context.

For more information on data controllers and the entities involved in the management of your personal data, please refer to Section 10 – "Data Controllers and Responsible Entities."

3. Understanding the Information We Collect

We collect information about you to enhance your experience on the Yeamze platform, enable effective communication, and improve the services we provide. This information is gathered from different sources, each serving a specific purpose to enrich your interactions with us.

3.1 Information You Provide

As part of using our services, Yeamze collects personal information that you voluntarily choose to share with us. This data is essential to offer you a personalized, secure, and user-focused experience. It may include, but is not limited to:

• Account creation: When creating an account, we collect basic information such as your email address and a password, both necessary for authentication and security. You may also provide a name or nickname to personalize your profile and interactions on the platform.
• Profile personalization: You have the option to enrich your public profile with additional details such as your full name, profile photo, bio, or posts. This information is visible to other members of the Yeamze community and helps foster social connections and engagement.
• Content sharing: When you upload content (such as photos, videos, or written descriptions), it becomes part of the Yeamze user-generated ecosystem. This content reflects your activity and engagement, and may be visible to others based on your privacy settings.
• Feedback and communications: Any interaction with our team (e.g., via email, contact forms, surveys, or support requests) may result in the collection of additional information, helping us provide effective assistance and continuously improve our services.
• Job applications: If you apply for a position at Yeamze, we collect the necessary information to evaluate your application, including your CV, contact details, professional background, and any other relevant data shared during the recruitment process.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with Yeamze, we automatically collect certain types of data to help us deliver a seamless experience:

• Technical details: Information such as your browser type, IP address, device identifiers, preferred language, and referring website is collected. These details help ensure compatibility and optimize the performance of our service.
• Usage metrics: We monitor how you interact with our service, including profile updates, post interactions, and content preferences. This information is used to tailor your experience and better anticipate your needs.
• Location data: Your general location is derived from your IP address. With your permission, more precise location data may be collected for features that require it (e.g., geo-tagged posts).
• Device access: With your consent, we may access media stored on your device (such as photos or videos) to facilitate content sharing on the platform.

3.3 Information Provided Through Direct Engagement

Our primary source of information is the direct engagement you have with Yeamze. All data we collect is based on your activities within our service, such as account registration, content creation, and profile customization. We do not collect information from third-party social media platforms. This approach ensures that all data originates directly from your interactions with our service, maintaining transparency and your control over data privacy.

4. Use of Your Information

Your trust is essential to us. At Yeamze, we handle the data you share with the utmost care and use it strictly for purposes that are clearly defined, legitimate, and proportionate. Below are the main purposes for which your personal data is processed:

• Account management: Your information is used to create, maintain, and secure your user account, host your content (photos, videos, posts), provide effective customer support, and ensure that your profile information remains accurate and up to date.
• Service improvement: We analyze platform usage to deploy updates, refine our features, and adjust our services based on user behavior, with the goal of offering you a smoother, more relevant, and higher-performing experience.
• Communication: Although we do not use third-party advertising or advertising cookies, we are committed to sending you useful, relevant, and targeted communications—especially regarding new features or opportunities available on Yeamze.
• Data security: Protecting your data, your account, and the Yeamze community is a top priority. We implement safeguards to prevent fraud, detect threats, block spam, and maintain a secure environment for all users.
• Operational efficiency: To ensure continuity, reliability, and stability of our services, we use your data to monitor, diagnose, and quickly resolve any technical issues or service interruptions.
• Experience personalization: We personalize certain aspects of your interaction with Yeamze (suggestions, content, user journey) to better match your preferences and help you discover features or members aligned with your interests.
• Direct communication: We may contact you by email to share updates, request feedback, or notify you of important changes related to the service. We respect your communication preferences and provide options to manage them at any time.
• Explicit consent: Where required by law—especially for personalized services or certain communications—we ensure your prior consent is obtained, which you may withdraw at any time via your account settings.
• Data minimization: In accordance with the data minimization principle under the GDPR, we only collect information that is strictly necessary for the purposes outlined above, and no data is processed unnecessarily.

5. Information Sharing

Protecting your privacy is a fundamental commitment at Yeamze. Accordingly, we strictly limit the sharing of your personal data to specific, justified situations that comply with the principles of transparency, necessity, and proportionality. Unless otherwise stated in this policy, no personal information will be shared without a valid legal basis or your explicit consent.

• Information may be shared internally within our team or with our subsidiaries and independent contractors who are directly involved in the operation and improvement of Yeamze. These trusted partners are bound by this Privacy Policy and are committed to upholding the same standards of confidentiality and data security that we promise to you.
• Currently, all operations are managed in-house, meaning we do not engage third-party service providers for additional services. This approach ensures your data remains under the control of Yeamze and is used solely to enhance your experience, support communication, and facilitate your journey with us.
• If required by law — through a court order or other legal process — we are committed to complying in a manner that respects your privacy, always striving to minimize the scope of data disclosed.
• In circumstances where we determine it necessary to share information to protect your safety, the integrity of Yeamze, or the public interest, we will do so responsibly and ethically, guided by our commitment to minimizing harm.
• In the event of significant business changes, such as mergers or acquisitions, your data will be handled with care and shared only under conditions that uphold the confidentiality commitments outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Any data sharing beyond these scenarios will only occur with your explicit consent, ensuring that you retain full control over your personal information.
• While we may analyze usage trends and behavioral patterns, all shared insights will be anonymized and stripped of personally identifiable information to protect your identity.
• Direct user-to-user interactions are a foundational aspect of Yeamze. Your shared experiences and connections remain within the boundaries of your chosen privacy settings and preferences.
• If you contact us for help or support, your inquiries will be treated confidentially. The content of your request will only be shared if necessary to respond to your issue or to support the broader user community in a meaningful way.

At this time, Yeamze is an ad-free platform. We provide a streamlined and focused experience without the interruption of advertising. This means your data is not commercialized for ad purposes, but rather used solely to enhance your interaction with our platform.

6. Retention of Your Information

Our policy is to retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in the "Use of Your Information" section. We also comply with legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data for specific periods. For example, we maintain web server logs—which may include details such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system—for approximately 30 days. This short retention period allows us to analyze site traffic and resolve technical issues that may arise, ensuring that Yeamze runs smoothly for all users.

7. Protecting Your Information

The security of your personal data is a top priority for Yeamze. While no system can be entirely immune to risks, we implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse of your information. Our security team continuously monitors for potential vulnerabilities and actively works to strengthen our protective systems in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

8. Empowering Your Choices

You have important rights and choices when it comes to your personal data:

• You are free not to fill in optional fields in your account or profile. However, please note that some service features, especially those requiring additional information, may be partially limited as a result.
• Your device settings allow you to restrict access to certain data, such as location services. Disabling these features may affect some functionalities, but the decision remains entirely yours.
• You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each message. Please note that essential communications—such as account notifications or legal information—will still be sent to you.
• While Yeamze currently does not use cookies, we will provide clear cookie management settings if this changes in the future, in compliance with applicable regulations. You may also configure your browser to automatically block any cookies from being set.
• As there is no active analytics program at this time, no analytical data is being collected. Should this change, we will notify you clearly and provide management options through your account settings.
• If you decide to close your account, you may request it via the in-app support. Some data may still be retained in accordance with applicable legal retention periods or to protect Yeamze’s legitimate interests.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

In our digital world, your personal information is more than just data—it is part of your identity. We recognize this and are committed to protecting it. Depending on your location, you may have specific rights concerning your personal information. This includes individuals in California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and those in countries governed by the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• GDPR Rights:
  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or deletions of that data.
  • Object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Request a portable copy of your personal data.
  • If you have concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• CCPA Rights:
  • Know the specific details about the personal information we collect and our purposes for doing so.
  • Request the deletion of your personal information from our records.
  • Opt out of the future sale of your personal information, should our policy change.
  • Exercise these rights without fear of discriminatory treatment.

At this time, Yeamze operates without the use of third-party advertisements or cookie-based tracking. This means many common online privacy concerns are already addressed by our operational model. We focus solely on what is necessary to deliver and improve our services, while maintaining transparency and respecting your rights at every step.

You can manage your personal data—whether to access, correct, or delete it—through the settings and tools we provide within the Yeamze platform. If you need additional support, please refer to the “How to Contact Us” section. Identity verification will be required for such requests to ensure the security of your information. You are also free to designate an authorized agent for this purpose, provided that we receive written authorization.

If you decide it's time to leave us and wish to request the deletion of your data:

• By email: Send us a message at [email protected] with "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line. Please include your name, username, and the email address associated with your Yeamze account, clearly stating your request for data deletion.

10. Data Controllers and Responsible Entities

Yeamze operates on a global scale. However, the Yeamze entity based in France acts as the primary "data controller" for your personal information. As such, it is responsible for collecting, using, storing, and protecting your data in accordance with French law and international data protection standards, including the GDPR.

Depending on the services you use and your location, other affiliated Yeamze entities may act as joint controllers, sharing certain responsibilities in a clearly defined framework. This ensures consistent, secure, and compliant data processing in all relevant regions.

In all cases, Yeamze remains your primary point of contact for exercising your privacy rights related to services governed by these Terms of Use.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to contact us about the rights mentioned in the “Your Data Protection Rights” section, please email us at [email protected].

12. Additional Provisions

As Yeamze is accessible worldwide, we recognize the importance of handling your information with the utmost care, especially when services are used within the EU. Your data may be processed or accessed by our team or third-party providers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to deliver the seamless experience described in the “Use of Your Information” section.

• For partners in the United States, we ensure compliance with the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or verify their certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• For entities in other countries outside the EEA, we also rely on the European Commission’s approved contractual clauses to guarantee the protection of your information.

We are transparent about our practices and happy to provide additional details upon request regarding the safeguards in place when your data crosses borders. For now, Yeamze takes a different approach — our services are currently ad-free, and we do not engage third-party analytics providers. This means we do not use cookies or similar technologies to track your activity for web-based advertising purposes. Our priority is to deliver a focused and uninterrupted experience that fully respects your privacy.

If our approach changes, we will provide the necessary details on how to manage your preferences. While Yeamze is self-contained, we understand there may be times when you wish to integrate or use third-party plugins, tools, or services to enhance your experience. Engaging with these services often means sharing information directly with the third party. We encourage you to review their privacy policies and practices, as they operate independently from Yeamze. Remember, the security and management of your data by these third parties will be governed by their own privacy statements.

13. Updates to the Privacy Policy

At Yeamze, protecting your privacy is a continuous and evolving commitment. As our services grow, our data protection practices may also change. While we anticipate most updates to be minor, we are committed to keeping you informed and empowered regarding our privacy practices. To ensure you're always up to date, we invite you to visit this page regularly for any changes to our Privacy Policy.

If any material changes are made, we will ensure you are properly informed by updating our change log below, highlighting the updates on our homepage, within the Services themselves, or through direct communication such as email or account-related notifications. Continuing to use Yeamze after these updates means you are aware of and agree to our revised practices in accordance with the latest Privacy Policy. Our promise is to maintain clear, transparent, and open communication about your privacy.

14. Governing Language

Transparency begins with clear communication. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of France, which serve as the reference for its interpretation. In the event of any discrepancy between a translated version and the official version, the French version shall prevail.