Privacy policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to IMOW-In My Own Words ("App," "we," "our," or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when individuals register for, access, or use our App and associated services. By using the App, users acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Registration Information
When a user creates an account, we may collect information that users voluntarily submit when registering, including:
• Name and surname
• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted or hashed form)
• Profile information voluntarily provided by the user
• Year of birth
• Country of residence
• Province/state of residency
• Cultural affiliation
• Gender
User-Generated Content
We may collect information that users voluntarily submit through the App, including:
• Responses to questions, prompts, surveys, or content posted by us
• Comments, posts, reviews, feedback, or other contributions
• Messages sent through App features
• Files, images, documents, or media uploaded by us
Content Visible to Other Users
User data and responses can be viewed by other users of the App. This may include:
• Username
• Responses and Reactions
Users should exercise caution when sharing information in publicly accessible areas of the App, as such information may be viewed, copied, or redistributed by others.
Automatically Collected Information
When users access the App, we may automatically collect:
• Device information
• Browser type and operating system
• IP address
• Application usage data
• Login activity
• Date and time of access
• Diagnostic and performance information
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, analytics tools, or similar technologies to:
• Authenticate users
• Maintain user sessions
• Improve App performance
• Analyze usage trends
• Personalize user experiences
Users may be able to control certain tracking technologies through browser or device settings.
3. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide App features and services
• Facilitate communication between users and Administration
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Review and moderate user content
• Improve App functionality and user experience
• Monitor service performance and security
• Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. User Content and Community Interactions
The App may include social, collaborative, or community features.
Information that users choose to post, share, comment on, or otherwise make available within the App may be visible to other users in accordance with the App's settings and functionality.
Users are solely responsible for the content they choose to share and should avoid posting confidential, sensitive, or personal information that they do not wish others to access.
We reserve the right to remove content that violates our Terms of Use, Community Standards, applicable laws, or the rights of others.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
With vendors, contractors, and service providers who assist us with:
• Hosting services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Analytics
• Customer support
• Security monitoring
• Communication services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to:
• Comply with applicable laws
• Respond to lawful requests by regulators, courts, or law enforcement agencies
• Protect our rights, users, property, or services
• Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Service Operations
We may disclose information when content posted is sponsored or commissioned by a third party, when data is purchased for analysis, or to generate publicly and privately viewed publications.
Disclosed information will include the personal demographic and other information that users voluntarily submit during registration and account maintenance, when responding to general content, or to participate in specifically identified commissioned content.
Information shared will include data as necessary to meet business requirements and contract terms, and may include but not be restricted to:
• Content details:
• Category viewed in
• Content pair labels
• Response details:
• Content posted by IMOW: Subject, topics, and prompts
• Response type
• Response text
• Users’ demographic details
• Country of residence
• Province/state of residence
• Cultural affiliation
• Year of birth
• Gender
The demographic characteristics you provide (location, age group, gender, cultural affiliation) may be aggregated with demographic characterization from other users to create a demographic profile associated with user input on a topic or topics.
Business Transactions
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as permitted by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide services
• Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
• Meet contractual obligations
• Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and misuse.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. User Rights
Depending on the user's jurisdiction, individuals may have rights relating to their personal information, including:
• Access to personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of personal information
• Withdrawal of consent where applicable
• Restriction or objection to certain processing activities
• Data portability where required by law
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for individuals under the age permitted by applicable law in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required.
10. International Data Transfers
Personal information may be stored or processed in jurisdictions other than the user's place of residence. When this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that information receives a level of protection consistent with applicable privacy laws.
11. Third-Party Services and Links
The App may contain links to external websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted within the App and will indicate the revised effective date.
Continued use of the App following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:
info@imo-operations.com