Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/09/2025

CitiMEMO operates as a public social network designed to promote citizen participation, leadership accountability, and community growth through structured engagement. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use citimemo.com.

1. Public Nature of Information

CitiMEMO is built to enable open dialogue on community development and leadership performance. All content posted is public. Information shared on CitiMEMO is intended for public access and may be viewed, used, and distributed by anyone. Users are strongly advised not to share private, personal, or sensitive information on the platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to identify and authenticate users:

  • Basic account details (name, email, profile image) provided through sign-in options such as Google Connect.
  • Community-related content submitted by users (posts, comments, ratings, feedback).
  • Technical data (IP address, device type, browser, usage patterns) for security, analytics, and service improvement.
  • We do not collect financial, biometric, health, or other sensitive personal information.

2A. Community and Leadership Profiles

Profiles created by or for any public leader or community are considered public accounts, not private user property. Such profiles are maintained as part of CitiMEMO’s mission to document leadership performance and community development. These accounts remain the property of CitiMEMO and may be managed, updated, or retained indefinitely for public interest purposes, even if the original creator discontinues use of the platform. Content posted under such profiles is treated as public information and may not be removed upon request except where required by law.

3. How We Use Information

Your information is used to:

  • Authenticate access to the platform.
  • Display user-submitted content publicly.
  • Improve site functionality, usability, and security.
  • Monitor and report community and leadership engagement.
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties.

4. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard user data.

However: CitiMEMO cannot guarantee absolute security due to the open nature of the internet.

As all content is public by design, there is no expectation of privacy regarding posted information.

5. User Responsibilities

By using CitiMEMO, you agree to:

  • Share only information relevant to community development or leadership performance.
  • Refrain from posting private, confidential, or personal data.
  • Respect community guidelines and applicable laws.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google authentication, analytics tools) to provide login, monitoring, and site improvement. These services may collect limited information as governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California), to the extent they apply. Users have the right to:

  • Access the data linked to their account.
  • Request correction or deletion of their account.
  • Withdraw consent by discontinuing use of the platform.

8. Retention of Data

Basic account data is retained for as long as your account remains active. User-generated public content may remain available even after account deletion, in order to preserve the integrity of public records and discussions. Community and leadership profiles remain active indefinitely as part of CitiMEMO’s mission.

9. Children’s Privacy

CitiMEMO is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). Users must meet the minimum age requirements applicable in their region.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of CitiMEMO after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

  • Email: admin@citimemo.com
  • Address: 2607 Edgewood Avenue, Columbia. South Carolina 29204. United States.