Terms of Service
Welcome to Cozy! By using our services, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.
2. User Accounts
- Users can create an account by providing their phone number.
- You are responsible for keeping your login information secure and for any activity occurring under your account.
3. Photo Sharing and Processing
- You may upload photos through the app and share them by generating a link.
- By uploading photos, you grant us permission to store, process, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing our services. This may include sharing your photos with other users via the link you generate.
- You retain all ownership rights to your photos, but you grant Cozy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and transmit your photos solely for the purpose of operating the app.
4. Copyright and Intellectual Property
- You represent and warrant that you own the rights to all content you upload or that you have obtained the necessary permissions to share it.
- You must not upload content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others. If we are notified of any copyright violations, we reserve the right to remove the infringing content and may terminate your account.
- If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please contact us at [email protected] with a DMCA takedown notice.
5. Communication and Text Messages
- By providing your phone number, you agree that we may send you text messages (SMS) related to your account, including verification codes, updates, and notifications.
- Standard messaging rates may apply. You are responsible for any fees charged by your carrier.
6. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Upload any unlawful, harmful, or offensive content.
- Share links to photos in a way that violates the privacy of others or any applicable laws.
- Attempt to reverse engineer or tamper with our services.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we find you in violation of these Terms of Service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, either expressed or implied. We do not guarantee the availability or reliability of our services.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cozy will not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the services, including but not limited to loss of data, personal injury, or damages from unauthorized access to your content.
11. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted, and continued use of the app will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].
Privacy Policy
Cozy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our app.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our services:
1.1 Personal Information
- Phone Number: We collect your phone number when you sign up to create an account. This is used for user verification and to send account-related notifications via text message (SMS).
1.2 Uploaded Content
- Photos: When you upload photos, we collect and store them to allow sharing via a link. We do not modify or analyze your photos beyond what is required to provide our services.
1.3 Usage Information
- We collect information about how you interact with our app, including pages you visit, features you use, and the duration of your sessions. This data helps us improve the app and provide a better user experience.
1.4 Device Information
- We may collect information about the device you use to access our app, such as the device model, operating system, and IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: Your phone number is used to verify your account and send notifications related to your account. Photos you upload are stored and made shareable through a link that you can distribute.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your phone number to send important updates or alerts, such as account-related issues or changes to our services.
- To Improve Our Services: We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with the app, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in providing and maintaining our services, such as cloud storage providers. These service providers are obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and uploaded photos, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and all associated data. This will include the removal of any uploaded photos.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: 2024-09-18