Global Pigeon Network (“GPN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is owned and operated by Ceteris Partners LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you access or use the Global Pigeon Network website, mobile applications, services, communications, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using GPN, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, purchase a membership, or interact with the Services, you may provide:

• Name & username
• Email address & phone number
• Password and login credentials
• Profile photos and cover images
• Biographical and location information
• Messages, posts, comments, reactions, and uploaded content
• Billing information and membership subscription details
• Payment-related information processed through Stripe
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers
• Operating system and referring URLs
• Pages viewed, clickstream data, date and time of access
• Session duration, cookies and similar technologies
• Mobile device information and approximate geographic location

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from social login providers, advertising and analytics partners, security and fraud prevention vendors, publicly available sources, and other users of the Services.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services
• Create and manage user accounts and personalize experiences
• Enable social networking functionality and display user-generated content
• Communicate with users and send administrative notices
• Monitor usage trends and analytics
• Prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and illegal activity
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and conduct research and development
• Deliver advertising, promotional content, and run contests or promotions

3. User-Generated Content

GPN is a social networking platform that allows users to upload, publish, and share content. Any information, photographs, videos, comments, messages, profile information, or other content you post publicly on the Services may be visible to other users and may be copied, shared, indexed by search engines, or redistributed by third parties.

You are solely responsible for the content you submit and the consequences of sharing such content. We do not guarantee the privacy of content posted to public or shared areas of the Services.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to authenticate users, remember preferences, analyze traffic, improve functionality, deliver advertising, measure marketing effectiveness, and detect fraud and abuse.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the Services may not function properly.

5. How We Share Information

A. With Other Users

Information you choose to post or share may be visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

B. With Service Providers

We may share information with vendors and contractors that help us operate the Services, including hosting and cloud storage providers, analytics companies, customer support providers, security vendors, payment processors (including Stripe), and marketing and advertising providers.

C. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with laws or legal processes, respond to subpoenas or government requests, enforce our agreements and policies, protect our rights or property, prevent fraud or security threats, or protect users or the public.

D. Business Transfers

If GPN or Ceteris Partners LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, asset sale, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

E. With Consent

We may share information for any other purpose disclosed at the time consent is obtained.

6. Memberships, Payments, and Billing

GPN operates as a paid membership platform. Certain features or areas of the Services may require a paid subscription, membership fee, recurring billing arrangement, or other payment. Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, including Stripe.

We do not directly store full payment card numbers on our servers. Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe and other authorized payment processors in accordance with their own privacy policies and security practices.

We reserve the right to modify membership pricing, change subscription offerings, suspend or terminate unpaid accounts, refuse or cancel transactions, use third-party fraud prevention services, and collect unpaid balances where permitted by law.

Users are responsible for maintaining accurate billing information. Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or termination of access to paid features or the Services.

7. Advertising and Analytics

We may use third-party advertising and analytics providers to measure traffic and engagement, deliver targeted advertisements, analyze user behavior, and improve the Services. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services and other websites. We do not control third-party tracking technologies.

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain security and business operations. Even after account deletion, certain information may remain in backups, archives, logs, or records where permitted or required by law.

9. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through available account settings or by contacting us. Deletion requests may not immediately remove all data from backups, archives, or systems required for legal, security, fraud prevention, or operational purposes. Content shared with other users may remain visible after account deletion.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept that you provide information at your own risk.

11. International Users

If you access the Services outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

12. Children’s Privacy

GPN is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we may delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

13. User Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object to certain processing activities, withdraw consent, and request data portability. We reserve the right to verify identity before processing requests. Certain rights may be limited by legal obligations, security concerns, or legitimate business interests.

14. California Privacy Rights

If applicable under California law, California residents may have additional rights, including the right to know what information is collected, the right to request deletion, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to opt out of certain data sharing, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their own policies and terms.

16. Copyright Complaints and User Content

Users are prohibited from posting content that infringes intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to remove content, suspend accounts, or terminate users who violate intellectual property laws or our policies. We may respond to copyright complaints and takedown notices in accordance with applicable law.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GPN and Ceteris Partners LLC are not responsible for the actions, content, or behavior of users; we do not endorse user-generated content; we are not liable for damages arising from unauthorized access, hacking, data breaches, service interruptions, or third-party conduct; and we are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of content posted by users. Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective when posted. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

19. Contact Information

Global Pigeon Network (GPN)
Owned and operated by Ceteris Partners LLC
South Carolina, United States

Email: contact@globalpigeonnetwork.com

20. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in South Carolina.

21. Acceptance of This Policy

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.