Introduction

Welcome to 2WapWorld. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Cookies

2WapWorld uses cookies to maximise the convenience of browsing the site. These record basic session details such as your username, password, browser and user id to keep you logged in to the site. No information is passed on to third parties or used for any purpose other than to provide you an easy experience. By using this site, you consent to cookies recording the aforementioned data.

Email Addresses

Your email address will be stored exclusively for the purposes of:

• Verifying you as a legitimate user
• Verifying your identity in case you need to request a new password
• Allowing other members to search for you by email address
• Allowing buddies and administrators to view your email address in your profile
• Sending you important site messages on a very occasional basis (e.g. for your birthday)

You may remove your email address from the database at any time by editing your profile via Cpanel+Settings, however please note that by doing this it may not be possible for us to reset your password should you forget it.

When you send emails via our email service, the recipients' email addresses are stored for the sole purpose of providing a convenient address book for you. You may delete any email addresses from your contacts list (and thus our database) at any time, however if you send another email to the same address it will be stored again.

Your Date of Birth

Your date of birth is stored exclusively for the purposes of:

• Verifying your age
• Displaying your name and age in the public birthday list and sending you an automated greeting on your birthday
• Allowing users to search for you by your birthday or part of your birth date
• Displaying your age in your profile

You may remove your date of birth from the database at any time by editing your profile via Cpanel+Settings.

Your Name

Should you choose to add it when editing your profile, your real name will be stored for the sole purpose of adding your name automatically to emails you send via our send email service.

You may remove your name from the database at any time by editing your profile again via Cpanel+Settings.

Your Google Maps Location

Should you choose to use this feature, a link to a map with the approximate location you have selected will be displayed in your profile. This map can be as general as a country or a more local area depending on your selection. This information is not used by us for any other purpose and may be removed or changed by you.

IP Addresses and Log Data

We collect IP addresses for security purposes and to prevent abuse of our services. This information may be used to:

• Identify and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
• Enforce our terms of service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve site security and performance

IP addresses are only visible to administrators and moderators and are not shared with other users.

User-Generated Content

Any content you post on 2WapWorld, including forum posts, private messages, profile information, and uploaded images, is stored on our servers. Please be aware that:

• Forum posts and public content may be visible to all users and search engines
• Private messages are stored securely but may be accessed by administrators for moderation purposes
• Uploaded images and files are associated with your account
• Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

2WapWorld is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at liam@2wapworld.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us. Note that some information may be retained in our backups for a limited period or as required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.