Introduction

Welcome to MSA Connect, an online platform that fosters a vibrant and respectful community for the multiple system atrophy community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our community. By accessing or using MSA Connect you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

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

  • Registration Information: When you sign up for MSA Connect we may collect your username, email address, and other information required for account creation.
  • Profile Information: You have the option to provide additional information in your profile, such as a profile picture, biography, and links to your social media accounts.
  • User-Generated Content: Any content you post, upload, or share on MSA Connect, including text, images, videos, and comments, will be collected and stored by us.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with the community, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Community Services: To provide you with access to MSA Connect and its features, facilitate communication, and manage your account.
  • Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and newsletters related to the community and its activities.
  • Personalization: To tailor your experience on our platform, including recommending content and connecting you with other community members who share your interests.
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the overall functionality of the community.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect the rights, safety, and security of our community members.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Other Community Members: Certain interactions within the community, such as comments and messages, are designed to be visible to other members.
  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in delivering various aspects of the community platform, such as hosting, analytics, and email communication.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights and interests.

Your Choices and Rights

  • Access and Correction: You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.
  • Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected].
  • Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and services. We will notify you of any significant changes through the platform or via email.

Child Safety Standards Policy

Child Safety Standards

Any explicit content or child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) is strongly prohibited on our application.

Compliance with Child Safety laws & reporting

Our app complies with applicable child safety laws and regulations.

Our app ensures all content shared within the app is appropriate for a mixed audience, including children. User-generated content is moderated to prevent inappropriate material from being accessible.

Any CSAM (Child Safety Abuse Material) content will be automatically removed when flagged or reported through our moderation features or if we are directly contacted for this purpose.

We will systematically take action to report confirmed CSAM content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
CSAM consists of any visual depiction, including but not limited to photos, videos and computer-generated imagery, involving the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Child safety point of contact   

You can reach out to [email protected]. if CSAM content is detected.

Privacy and Data Protection

Our app is committed to protecting user data, especially for children under 13, in compliance with applicable regulations.

The privacy policy is displayed clearly and is accessible from the app settings and our website

All data is encrypted during transmission and stored securely.

Ads and Monetization

Our app does not include ads or monetized content.

Transparency and Disclosures

Data safety: Detailed information is provided as per Google Play’s Data safety form.

Content ratings: IARC 3+, L, E, 3, 3, USK 0

Validation and updates 

Regular internal testing is conducted to ensure compliance with Google Play’s child safety standards, including functionality reviews and content audits.

Policies are reviewed quarterly or as required to align with updated child safety standards.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].