Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 01, 2025
This Privacy Notice for PopDate LLC DBA PopCasts ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:
- Visit our website at https://www.popcasts.com, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
- Download and use our mobile application (PopCasts), or any other application of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
- Use PopCasts. PopCasts is a social platform that connects fans through live Pop The Balloon channels and real-time interactions. Users can follow their favorite channels, play Pop or Love in real-time, and connect with contestants and other fans through direct messaging and community features.
- Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events
Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@popcasts.com.
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for.
What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. Learn more about personal information you disclose to us.
Do we process any sensitive personal information? Some of the information may be considered "special" or "sensitive" in certain jurisdictions, for example your racial or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. We may process sensitive personal information when necessary with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. Learn more about sensitive information we process.
Do we collect any information from third parties? We do not collect any information from third parties.
How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. Learn more about how we process your information.
In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties. Learn more about when and with whom we share your personal information.
How do we keep your information safe? We have adequate organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Learn more about how we keep your information safe.
What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information. Learn more about your privacy rights.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account
- Create your profile
- Contact us for support
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
Basic Information
- Name and email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Gender and preferences
Profile Information
- Photos and videos
- Bio and interests
- Location (if enabled)
- Channel preferences
Usage Data
- App interactions
- Messages and communications
- Channel participation
- Device information
2. How Do We Process Your Information?
We process your information to:
- Provide our services: Create and manage your account, facilitate connections with channels and other users
- Improve our app: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Communication: Send you important updates, notifications, and promotional content
- Safety and security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities
- Legal compliance: Meet our legal obligations and protect our rights
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent: When you agree to specific processing activities
- Contract performance: To provide our social platform services
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and ensure safety
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can delete your account at any time through the app settings.
7. How We Keep Your Information Safe
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your information
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Object: Opt-out of certain processing activities
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: