This Privacy Policy explains how Saticula (the "Platform") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data. Saticula is operated by Tublat Ltd, with registered office at 40 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0NE, United Kingdom ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Tublat Ltd
40 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0NE
United Kingdom

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Account information: name, username, email address, password (encrypted)

• Profile information: bio, profile photo, cover photo, location

• User-generated content: posts, comments, messages, images, videos

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system

• Usage data: interactions, activity logs, timestamps

• Location data: if you choose to enable location-based features

• Payment data: limited to transaction references (payments are processed by third-party providers)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate the Platform

• To create and manage user accounts

• To enable social interactions and features

• To improve performance, security, and user experience

• To moderate content and enforce our Terms of Use

• To comply with legal obligations

• To communicate important service-related information

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity (providing the service)

• User consent (where required)

• Legitimate interests (platform security, moderation, improvement)

• Legal obligations

5. User-Generated Content

Content you choose to publish on Saticula may be visible to other users or the public, depending on your privacy settings. You are responsible for the personal data you choose to share.

We do not pre-screen content and are not responsible for how other users use or interpret publicly shared information.

6. Automated Processing and Moderation

Saticula may use automated tools, including third-party services (such as content recognition and translation APIs), to:

• Detect prohibited or harmful content

• Improve accessibility and language availability

These processes do not produce legal or similarly significant effects solely through automated decision-making.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers

• Payment processors

• Content moderation and security services

• API providers (e.g., maps, GIFs, translation)

Third parties process data under their own privacy policies. We do not sell personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred and processed outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Platform

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

11. Cookies and Tracking

Saticula uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain sessions

• Improve performance

• Analyze usage

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Privacy

Saticula is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when published on the Platform. Continued use of Saticula constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Tublat Ltd
40 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0NE
United Kingdom

By using Saticula, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.