Privacy Statement

Effective Date: February 1, 2025 

1. Introduction 

VelardePrize.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our social networking platform, which operates in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment. 

2. Information We Collect 

We may collect the following types of information: 

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile information, and any other details you provide when registering or updating your profile. 

User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, messages, images, videos, and any other content shared on the platform. 

Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and access logs. 

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform, including login times, pages visited, and engagement metrics. 

3. How We Use Your Information 

We use your information to: 

Provide, operate, and improve our platform. 

Facilitate communication and social networking among users. 

Ensure security, fraud prevention, and compliance with legal obligations. 

Personalize user experience, including content recommendations. 

Send service-related notifications, updates, and promotional communications (if consented to). 

4. How We Share Your Information 

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with: 

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing). 

Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or to protect our legal rights. 

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. 

Other Users: When you choose to share content publicly or interact with other members. 

5. Data Retention 

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to applicable laws. 

6. Security Measures 

We implement industry-standard security measures, including access controls and monitoring, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information. 

7. Your Rights and Choices 

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights: 

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data. 
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities. 
  • Withdraw consent for data processing, where applicable. 

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@velardeprize.com. 

8. Third-Party Links and Services 

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information. 

9. Children's Privacy 

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete the information. 

10. Changes to This Privacy Statement 

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our platform after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy. 

11. Contact Information 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at: 
Velarde Inc. 
2244 Espana Boulevard Sampaloc Manila, Philippines 
support@velardeprize.com 
+639178941182