34th Street Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

At 34th Street, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our community. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights over your data.

Who We Are

34th Street is a digital village built for Africans in the diaspora and their global allies to connect, share opportunities, and celebrate identity. Our website is: https://34thstreet.net

What Data We Collect

When you use our app or website, we may collect the following:

  • Personal details: Name, email, school, location, bio, gender, interests, languages, etc.

  • Profile content: Photos, fun facts, work/education history, relationship status, etc.

  • User-generated content: Messages, chat activity, and interactions.

  • Technical data: Device type, IP address, browser agent, and login timestamps.

  • Usage data: Pages visited, screen views, clicks, and app interactions.

  • Location (if provided): City, country of study, or origin.

  • Reports or flags submitted against other users.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your 34th Street account.

  • Display your verified profile to other users.

  • Power features like messaging, user discovery, and profile visibility.

  • Moderate content to ensure community safety.

  • Respond to reports of objectionable behavior.

  • Improve the app experience and detect abuse or misuse.

Community Safety & Moderation

34th Street has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behavior or objectionable content.

  • Users can report or block others from their profile.

  • Reported content is reviewed within 24 hours.

  • Offensive content may be removed, and users responsible may be suspended or banned.

  • Our community guidelines are outlined in the Terms & Conditions

Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, or understand how the app is used. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Content on our platform may include embedded links (e.g., YouTube videos, articles). These third-party platforms may collect data about you independently.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Account data and user profiles are stored for as long as your account is active.

  • If you delete your account, your personal data is removed from our systems, unless required for security or legal reasons.

  • Messages and reports are retained temporarily for moderation purposes.

  • Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • View the personal data we hold about you.

    • Update or correct your information.

    • Request deletion of your account and associated data.

    • Report a user or contact our moderation team.

    To request data access or deletion, contact us at info@34thstreet.net

  • Where Your Data Is Stored

    Your data is securely stored on our backend servers and trusted cloud services (e.g., Cloudinary, AWS). We take steps to protect your data using encryption and secure storage protocols.

  • Security Measures

    We use encryption, limited access, and secure communication methods to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and report suspicious activity.

  • Changes to This Policy

    We may update this policy occasionally. Major changes will be communicated via the app or email.

  • Contact Us

    If you have questions about your data or privacy on 34th Street, please reach out:

    Email: info@34thstreet.net
    Website: https://34thstreet.net

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