Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Roalin, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. We're committed to being transparent about what data we collect, how we use it, and how you can control it.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address or phone number, username, and password (hashed and salted).

Profile Information (Optional): You may choose to add information to your profile, including:

  • Name, bio, profile photo
  • Location (country, city, region)
  • Personal website, company info
  • Relationship status, work status
  • Education, religion, languages
  • Favorite sports teams

Content You Create: Posts, comments, crew creations, event plans, and messages.

Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics about how you use Roalin to improve the app.

Device Information: Basic device info (type, OS version) for debugging and optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize the Roalin service
  • Connect you with crews and people in your area
  • Send you notifications about activity in your crews
  • Improve and optimize the app
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We don't use your data for targeted advertising from external advertisers.

3. Data Storage & Security

Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers. Our primary database is MySQL 8.0.45 running on AlmaLinux with regular backups.

Security: We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Password hashing with bcrypt
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited employee access to user data

Location: Our servers are located in secure data centers. By using Roalin, you consent to the storage and processing of your data in these locations.

4. Your Privacy Controls

You have complete control over your data on Roalin:

Profile Privacy: Set your profile to private so only approved followers can see your content.

Data Access: You can view all your data within the app. Contact us for a full export.

Data Deletion: You can delete your account at any time. We provide a 30-day grace period in case you change your mind.

Communication Controls: Control who can message you and what notifications you receive.

Location Controls: Disable location services and still use Roalin (with limited crew discovery).

5. Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services:

  • Hosting: Our servers are hosted with a reputable provider
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage data to improve the app
  • Error Tracking: To identify and fix bugs

All third-party services are vetted for privacy compliance and only receive the minimum data necessary for their function.

6. Children's Privacy

Roalin is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@roalin.com
  • In-app: Settings → Help → Contact Support
  • Website: Contact form

Your Privacy Matters

We built Roalin because we believe social networks should respect users' privacy. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our privacy practices, we want to hear them.

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