Privacy Policy for Sekitarkau

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

Welcome to Sekitarkau ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.

1. Who We Are

Sekitarkau is a map-based social commerce platform operated from Indonesia with a global user base. It allows users to discover and share products or services around specific locations. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

Account Information

Email address (required for account creation)
Password (stored securely)

Profile Data

Profile name (users may choose to reveal personal identity or use alias)
Description

Geo Entry Data

Product/service name
Description
Price
Coordinates (geo-point)
Owner/seller of product/service
Etc.

Media

Images, videos, or other files uploaded by users

Location Data

Precise device location (if permitted by the browser/device), used for analytics and personalization

Payment Information

Collected and processed via third-party providers for payment transactions and subscriptions (e.g., curator monetization)

Usage Data

Device/browser info, pages visited, interactions, and analytics data via third-party analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide and improve our services
Display product and map content
Enable group and profile features
Facilitate payments and group monetization
Personalize your experience
Analyze platform usage
Show relevant ads

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

Third-party payment processors for handling transactions
Analytics providers for usage tracking and platform improvement
Cloud hosting providers for media and data storage

User-generated content, including geo entries and media, can be:

Public, if shared to open maps/groups
Private, if restricted to group members (however, leaks from members are outside our control)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data on the following bases:

Contractual necessity – for account and feature functionality
Legitimate interests – for analytics and platform improvement
Consent – for optional data like precise location or public visibility
Legal obligation – when required to comply with legal duties

6. Your Rights

If you're located in the European Union or other jurisdictions with similar protections, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct or update it
Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")
Request data portability (export)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise these rights, email us at sekitarkau@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your data unless required by law to retain it longer.

8. Security

We use encrypted databases and restricted access systems to store your data securely. All passwords are hashed. Media files are stored securely on AWS. Access to content is controlled through permission settings.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including Indonesia and other locations where our providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

10. Children's Privacy

Sekitarkau is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll notify users by updating the "Effective Date" and, where appropriate, through notifications in the app or email.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or data requests, contact:

Sekitarkau Team
Email: sekitarkau@gmail.com
Operating from: Indonesia