Who we are: We Care About Culture (“WCAC”) — a Pennsylvania, USA company that is global for anyone over 13 years of age.
Contact: privacy@wecareaboutculture.com
Applies to: anyone who visits, creates an account, uploads content, supports a creator, or uses our services worldwide.

We collect only what we need to run WCAC, keep your account safe, recommend relevant culture content, and process payments. You control your data. You own the content you upload; you give us permission to use it to operate and promote WCAC. We never sell your personal data.

What we collect

You provide: name, email/phone, password, profile details (country/language), content (photos, text, audio/video), messages sent through our features, support/payment preferences, customer support requests. Automatic: device/OS, IP, browser, language, cookie IDs, approximate location (from IP), usage/interaction logs (what you view, like, save). From others/3rd parties: if you connect accounts, invite contacts, or use payments (e.g., Stripe).
Sensitive data: We don't ask for sensitive categories. If you include them in content, that's your choice—please share thoughtfully.

Why we use it (legal bases)

Run WCAC & provide features (create accounts, host/translate/display content, recommendations) — contract/legitimate interests.
Safety & integrity (moderation, abuse/spam prevention, security, fraud) — legitimate interests/legal obligation.
Payments & tax (support a creator, refunds, chargebacks) — contract/legal obligation.
Communications (service updates, transactional emails) — contract/legitimate interests.
Marketing (optional) — consent (you can opt out anytime).
Compliance (requests from regulators/courts where valid) — legal obligation.

Sharing your information

We share only as needed:

• Service providers / processors (hosting, storage, analytics, security, email, translation, content moderation, payments via Stripe).
• Other users (when you post public content or choose to share).
• Legal & safety (to comply with the law or protect people).
• Business changes (merger/transfer—your data stays protected by this policy or a successor policy of equal protection).

We don't sell personal data. We don't allow processors to use your data for their own advertising.

Cookies & similar tech

We use:

• Essential (login, security, preferences),
• Analytics (to improve features),
• Optional (if we ever run marketing).

You can manage preferences in our Cookie Settings and your browser.

International transfers

We operate globally with servers and providers in multiple countries (including the USA). When we transfer data internationally, we use lawful safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and require processors to protect your data.

Your rights

Depending on where you live (e.g., EU/EEA/UK GDPR, Brazil LGPD, Nigeria NDPR, California CCPA/CPRA), you may:

• Access your data; correct inaccuracies; delete your data;
• Object or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent;
• Port your data; opt out of marketing/“sale”/sharing (where applicable);

Complain to a regulator. Request via privacy@wecareaboutculture.com. We'll verify and respond as required by law.

Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above (or as required by law). If you delete content or your account, we remove or anonymize data within a reasonable period. Backups and content shared by others may persist for a limited time.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring). No system is 100% secure; we work continuously to protect your data.

Children

WCAC is for 13+. If you believe a child under 13 used WCAC, contact us and we'll take appropriate action.

Changes

We'll update this policy when needed and post the new Effective date. Significant changes will be notified in-app or by email.

Contact

Questions or requests: privacy@wecareaboutculture.com