Last Updated: July 12, 2025
At Complimentive, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and transparency.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, complimentive.com, or engage with our services. By using Complimentive, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website or services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Complimentive, including visitors, registered users, and anyone who interacts with our platform. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Who We Are
Complimentive is a platform created by Saykat, dedicated to fostering positivity and building a community through compliments and encouragement. Our mission is to create a safe and welcoming digital space where users can share and receive kind words. For any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a personalized and meaningful experience on Complimentive. The types of information we collect include:
2.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or other details you provide when registering an account, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.
- User-Generated Content: Compliments, comments, or messages you post on the platform.
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and profile details you choose to share, such as a bio or profile picture.
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms, emails, or customer support channels.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with Complimentive, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and features used.
- Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
If you choose to log in to Complimentive using third-party services (e.g., Google or social media accounts), we may receive certain information from those services, such as your name, email address, or profile picture, depending on the permissions you grant.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through the following methods:
- Directly from You: When you create an account, post content, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
- Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs when you browse our website.
- From Third Parties: Via third-party authentication services or analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to understand user behavior and improve our services.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve Complimentive’s services. Specific uses include:
- Providing Services: To enable you to create accounts, post compliments, and interact with other users.
- Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and activity.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, or notify you about updates to Complimentive or this Privacy Policy.
- Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage trends, monitor site performance, and enhance user experience.
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or abuse of our platform.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics tools, or payment processors) to operate Complimentive. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for specified purposes.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
- Business Transfers: If Complimentive is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, but we will notify you of any changes to how your data is handled.
- Public Content: Any compliments, comments, or content you voluntarily post on Complimentive may be visible to other users and should not include sensitive personal information.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Complimentive uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and login status.
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of Complimentive. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy, if applicable].
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords) during transmission and storage.
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems.
- Access controls to limit who can view your personal information.
While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. If you suspect any unauthorized activity on your account, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Obecion: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR). Note that some rights may be limited based on legal requirements or the nature of our services.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- As long as your account remains active.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or reporting requirements).
- To resolve disputes or enforce our agreements.
When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it, unless otherwise required by law.
10. International Data Transfers
Complimentive operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable regulations, such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR, to safeguard your information.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by Complimentive. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children’s Privacy
Complimentive is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and notify you through our website or by email (if applicable). We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: pinterestwebsites@gmail.com
Website: complimentive.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
15. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
15.1 European Union (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as outlined in Section 8. Our legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Consent: For optional features like newsletters or personalized content.
- Contract: To provide services you’ve requested, such as account access.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and site improvement.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws.
You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we are not complying with GDPR.
15.2 California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose and the right to request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us. We do not sell your personal information.
16. Your Choices
You can manage how we use your information by:
- Updating your account settings to control what information you share.
- Opting out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in our communications.
- Disabling cookies through your browser settings (though this may affect functionality).
- Deleting your account by contacting us.
Thank you for trusting Complimentive with your information. We are committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for all users. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.