Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

PEP Media Ltd. ("PEP Celebs", "we", "us", or "our") operates a professional social networking platform available via web and mobile application (the "Platform"), designed for businesses, professionals, and public figures.We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
Other applicable international data protection laws

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, transfer, and protect your personal data.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws:Data Controller:PEP Celebs Media Ltd.54 Frensham Close, Southall, United Kingdom – UB1 2YGEmail: support@pep.mediaIf required under applicable law, we will appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or local representative and publish their contact details on our website.

3. DEFINITIONS

Personal Data:Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

Processing:Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, deletion, etc.).

Platform:The PEP Celebs website and mobile application.

User:Any individual or business that creates an account or interacts with the Platform.

Professional Account:Business or public-figure profile created for commercial or professional purposes.

4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the Platform, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number and WhatsApp number
Date of birth
Profile photo
Professional or company information
Account credentials
Subscription details
Content you upload (posts, comments, images, videos, messages)
Communication preferences

For business accounts, in addition to the above:

Company name
Business contact details
Industry category
Professional biography

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you access or use the Platform:

IP address
Device identifiers (IDFA, GAID where applicable)
Browser type
Operating system
App version
Device type
Usage activity (clicks, time spent, interactions)
Log data
Location data (if enabled)
Cookie identifiers (web version)

C. Information from Third Parties

App Store / Play Store transaction confirmations
Social login providers (Google, Apple, etc.)
Payment processors (transaction status only)
Analytics providers (if used)

We do not receive or store your full payment card information.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR & PDPL COMPLIANCE)

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

To:

Create and manage your account
Process subscriptions
Deliver Platform functionality
Provide customer support

Legitimate Interests

To:

Improve our services
Prevent fraud and abuse
Ensure network security
Conduct analytics
Enforce our Terms of Use

We ensure our legitimate interests do not override your fundamental rights.

Consent

We rely on your consent for:

Marketing communications
Non-essential cookies
Location tracking (if applicable)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legal Obligation

To:

Comply with tax laws
Respond to regulatory authorities
Meet legal enforcement requirements

6. PUBLIC CONTENT & SOCIAL PLATFORM DISCLOSURE

PEP Celebs is a professional social networking platform.Please note:

Content you post on public profiles may be visible to other users.
Public content may be searchable within the Platform.
Other users may share, repost, or screenshot content.
We cannot control how other users use publicly shared content.
Private messages are accessible only to intended recipients, subject to moderation and legal compliance requirements.
Users are responsible for the content they publish.

7. PROFILING & PERSONALIZATION

We may use automated systems to:

Recommend content
Suggest profiles
Personalize feeds
Improve user engagement

This processing does not produce legal or similarly significant effects.You may object to profiling where applicable under GDPR or PDPL.

8. HOW WE SHARE YOUR DATA

We do not sell personal data.We may share data with:

Service Providers

Hosting providers
Cloud storage providers
Analytics providers
Customer support tools
Security monitoring providers

All service providers are contractually bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

App Stores

Google Play and Apple App Store process subscription payments directly.

Legal Authorities

Where required by law or regulatory obligation.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data may be transferred outside your country of residence.Where required, we ensure:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data protection agreements
Adequate level of protection
Compliance with Saudi PDPL cross-border requirements
Regulatory approvals where applicable

You may request details of transfer safeguards.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Account data: Until account deletion
Subscription records: As required by tax law
Analytics data: Typically 12–24 months
Inactive accounts: Deleted after 5 years unless legally required otherwise

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights:support@pep.mediaWe respond within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY & SAFETY

Minimum Age: The Platform is intended strictly for individuals aged 18 and above.
Prohibition of Minors: We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Account Deletion: If we become aware that a minor has registered, we will delete the account and all associated data immediately.
Zero Tolerance for CSAE: We have a zero-tolerance policy for any content that depicts, promotes, or facilitates Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or the sexual exploitation of children.

13. CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS & REPORTING (CSAE COMPLIANCE)

Content Monitoring: We use a combination of automated tools and human moderation to identify and remove content that violates child safety standards.
Reporting Illegal Content: Any content identified as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) will be removed immediately.
Legal Reporting: We are committed to reporting any instances of CSAM or child exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and other relevant global law enforcement authorities as required by law.
User Reporting Tools: Users can report any suspicious content or activity directly through the in-app reporting features or by emailing Support@pepcelebs.com.

14. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

Encryption in transit (TLS)
Encryption at rest (where applicable)
Access controls
Role-based permissions
Security monitoring
Periodic audits

No system can guarantee absolute security.

15. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a personal data breach, we will:

Notify relevant authorities where required (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR)
Notify affected users if legally required

16. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.Material changes will be communicated via:

Email notification
Platform notice

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

17. CONTACT

PEP Media Ltd.54 Frensham Close, Southall, United Kingdom – UB1 2YGEmail: support@pep.mediaWebsite: https://pep.media/en