Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Almond. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the platform. By using Almond, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect personal information including your name, email address, and password. You may also choose to provide additional information such as a profile picture and bio.
1.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time spent on those pages.
1.3 Review and Rating Data
All reviews, ratings, and feedback you submit on Almond are stored and associated with your account. This includes text content, star ratings, and any media you upload.
1.4 Transaction Information
When you participate in our rewards program, we collect information about your earnings, withdrawals, and transaction history.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Platform Services
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including processing your reviews, managing your account, and facilitating rewards.
2.2 Communication
We may send you service-related emails, notifications about your account activity, promotional messages (which you can opt-out of), and updates about our platform.
2.3 Analytics and Improvements
We analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with our platform, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
2.4 Security and Fraud Prevention
Your information helps us detect and prevent fraudulent activities, spam, and abuse of our platform.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Public Information
Your username, profile picture, reviews, and ratings are publicly visible on Almond. Other users can see and interact with your publicly shared content.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting services, email delivery, and payment processing.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
3.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Security
4.1 Protection Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
4.2 Password Security
Your password is encrypted using bcrypt hashing. We never store passwords in plain text and cannot recover your password if lost.
4.3 Secure Transactions
All financial transactions and sensitive data transfers are protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
4.4 Limitations
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Update
You can access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings page.
5.2 Delete Account
You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated data. Please contact us at privacy@almond.com to submit a deletion request.
5.3 Marketing Communications
You can opt-out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or updating your notification preferences in account settings.
5.4 Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. Cookies and Tracking
6.1 Essential Cookies
We use cookies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and ensure the platform functions properly.
6.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform and identify areas for improvement.
6.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
7. Data Retention
7.1 Active Accounts
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
7.2 Deleted Accounts
After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcing our agreements.
7.3 Review Content
Published reviews may be retained even after account deletion to maintain content integrity, but will be anonymized.
8. Children's Privacy
8.1 Age Requirement
Almond is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8.2 Parental Notice
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@almond.com
- Support: support@almond.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.