> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.friend3.group/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.friend3.group/getting-started/privacy-policy.md).

# Privacy Policy

## **Introduction**

Welcome to Friend3, a decentralized social dApp focused on empowering community interactions and value creation. We prioritize your privacy and have established this **Privacy Policy** to transparently disclose how we collect, use, and protect your data within the Friend3 ecosystem.

## **Information We Collect**

* **Personal Identification Data**: Usernames and associated metadata.
* **Transactional Data**: Information related to payments, donations, and community memberships.
* **User-Generated Content**: Messages, media, and other content you upload within groups.

## **How We Use Your Data**

* **Data Integrity**: To ensure the smooth operation of Friend3's decentralized pay-per-group communities, multi-group chats, and donation mechanisms.
* **Community Building**: Your data helps us identify and encourage value-rich communities, thereby enriching the creator economy within Friend3.
* **Anonymized Metrics**: We collect anonymized usage data for analytics to continuously improve our platform and align it with users' needs.

## **Data Protection**

* **On-Chain Data**: Transactional information is stored on the blockchain, ensuring a high level of security through decentralization.
* **Off-Chain Data**: Other sensitive data are encrypted and stored securely, complying with current security standards.

## **Sharing of Information**

* **No Third-Party Sharing**: We will never share your data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

## **User Rights**

* **Data Access**: You have the right to request access to, update, or delete your personal data.

## **Contact Information**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at <hello@friend3.group>.

## **Changes to Privacy Policy**

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. All updates will be announced on our official channels.

**By using Friend3, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. Thank you for trusting Friend3 with your social and financial interactions.**