Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Swarve ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

• **Account Data:** Name, email address, password, and payment information (e.g., PayPal ID, bank details) necessary for payouts.
• **Communications:** Information you provide when contacting customer support or engaging with our team via email or Discord.

2.2. Automatically Collected Data

• **Usage Data:** Details about how you use our platform, including timestamps, features accessed, and interaction data.
• **Technical Data:** IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers used for platform security and fraud prevention.
• **Monetization Data:** Geographic location of traffic (country/region), impressions, clicks, and effective CPM rates used solely for revenue calculation and optimization.

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Service, prevent fraud, remember your preferences, and track the effectiveness of traffic monetization.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• **Service Provision:** To operate, maintain, and provide the core functionality of the Swarve monetization service.
• **Payments:** To process your earnings and ensure timely payouts.
• **Security and Fraud:** To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity (e.g., invalid traffic) and maintain the integrity of our platform.
• **Communication:** To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages.
• **Improvement:** To monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the design and features of the Service.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:

• **Service Providers:** With third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics).
• **Legal Compliance:** If required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• **Fraud Prevention:** With partners or legal authorities to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, destruction, or disclosure. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.