Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Flick ("Flick", "Pebbl", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, processes, and protects information when you access or use the Flick mobile application, website, or related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Overview

Flick is a digital insights platform that allows users to voluntarily respond to short prompts and questions. These responses contribute to aggregated insights regarding cultural trends, consumer behaviour, and digital habits.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• what information we collect
• how we use that information
• how we protect your privacy
• how aggregated insights are created

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Account Information

When creating an account we may collect:

• email address
• username
• authentication credentials

This information allows us to operate and secure your account.

2.2 Device Information

When you access the platform we may collect device-related information including:

• device type
• operating system
• app version
• device identifiers
• IP address

This helps us maintain platform security and performance.

2.3 Usage Data

We collect information regarding how users interact with the platform, including:

• responses submitted
• engagement patterns
• timestamps
• feature usage

This helps improve the platform and generate insights.

2.4 Survey and Response Data

Users voluntarily submit responses to prompts and questions.

Responses may include:

• opinions
• preferences
• behavioural information
• lifestyle information
• cultural attitudes

This data contributes to aggregated insights and research outputs.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes.

3.1 Platform Operation

Information is used to:

• create and maintain user accounts
• operate platform features
• ensure security and prevent abuse

3.2 Analytics and Platform Improvement

We analyze usage data to:

• improve the platform
• understand engagement
• optimize user experience

3.3 Research and Insights

Responses contribute to aggregated datasets used to generate insights about:

• cultural trends
• consumer behaviour
• lifestyle patterns
• digital habits

These insights may be used internally or distributed through research products.

4. Aggregation and Anonymization

Protecting user privacy is a core principle of the platform.

Before responses are included in research outputs they are processed into aggregated datasets.

Aggregation ensures:

• individual users cannot be identified
• research outputs represent group-level trends

Flick does not sell personally identifiable user data.

5. Data Licensing and Insights

Aggregated insights generated from responses may be:

• licensed
• shared
• distributed

to organizations including:

• brands
• research institutions
• agencies
• academic partners

These insights are based on anonymized datasets.

No personally identifiable information is included in research outputs.

For details on research participation, see our Research Participation & Data Licensing Consent.

6. Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We may use analytics technologies to understand how users interact with the platform.

These technologies may collect information such as:

• engagement patterns
• feature usage
• session activity

This data helps us improve platform functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect user information.

These measures may include:

• encryption
• secure infrastructure
• access controls

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

• operate the platform
• generate research insights
• comply with legal obligations

Aggregated research datasets may be retained for longer periods.

9. International Data Transfers

Flick may share aggregated insights globally with research partners, agencies, or organizations.

These insights are based on anonymized datasets.

Where applicable, reasonable safeguards are implemented to protect user privacy.

10. User Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

• request access to their personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of their account via our deletion request page
• withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Children's Data

The platform is not intended for children under the age of 16.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child under this age without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove the information.

12. Third-Party Services

The platform may integrate with third-party services for analytics, infrastructure, or authentication.

These providers may process limited information necessary to operate the platform.

Third-party providers are required to maintain reasonable data protection practices.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

If significant changes are made, users may be notified through the platform or website.

Continued use of the Service after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

support@flick.llc

See also our Terms of Service.