JC Southside – Privacy Policy

JC Southside (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use the JC Southside mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Profile photo

  • Account credentials

  • Business, nonprofit, resource, or event details you submit

  • Messages, posts, comments, and other community content

b. Location Information

With your permission, we may collect approximate or precise location data to:

  • Show nearby businesses, resources, and events

  • Enable “Near Me” features

  • Improve local relevance

You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.

c. Usage & Device Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • App version

  • IP address

  • Pages viewed and interactions within the App

  • Log data and diagnostic information

This data is used to improve performance, stability, and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and operate the App

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Display listings, events, and community content

  • Enable messaging and social features

  • Send notifications and alerts (if enabled)

  • Respond to support inquiries

  • Improve App functionality and security

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, we may send:

  • Event reminders

  • Listing updates

  • Community activity alerts

  • Important announcements

You can disable notifications at any time in your device or app settings.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help operate the App (hosting, analytics, messaging)

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of users or the platform

  • With other users only when you choose to post or message publicly

Listings and community posts you submit may be visible to other users.

5. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate with third-party services, including:

  • Mapping services

  • Analytics providers

  • Messaging or notification services

  • External websites linked from listings

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Please review their policies separately.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the App and its features

  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal obligations).

7. Account Deletion & Data Requests

You may:

  • Update or correct your account information

  • Request account deletion

  • Request access to or deletion of personal data

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email listed below.

8. Children’s Privacy

JC Southside is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting

  • Access controls

  • Industry-standard security practices

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

We will honor applicable privacy laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted within the App or on our website. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

JC Southside
📧 Email: info@njwebstudios.com
🌐 Website: https://jcsouthside.com