Effective Date: 01.09.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to WayFriends. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains in detail what data we collect, how we use, store, and protect it, and describes your rights.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data — any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (user).
• Data Processing — any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, modification, use, disclosure, and deletion.
• We / Service / WayFriends — the administration and operator of the WayFriends platform.
• User — a person using the WayFriends services.

3. What Data We Collect

3.1. Personal information you provide directly

• Name, surname, nickname
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Date of birth (if provided)
• Payment information when paying for services (via payment providers)
• Profile information (avatar, description, etc.)

3.2. Activity information

• History of visits and actions on the site (logins, likes, comments, posts)
• Purchases and sales made through the platform
• Interactions in groups, chats, and forums

3.3. Technical information

• IP address
• Device type, operating system, browser
• Cookies, session data, visit times and duration

3.4. Data from third-party sources

• If you use social network authorization (OAuth), we may receive certain data from these services in accordance with their policies.

4. Processing of Identity Documents

To confirm the authenticity of users and ensure the security of the WayFriends platform, we may request and process photos of identity documents (e.g., passport, driver's license, etc.).

Purpose of processing:

• Confirming the identity of the profile owner
• Assigning a verified user status ("verified profile")
• Preventing fraud and abuse

Legal basis for processing:
This data is processed based on your voluntary consent provided when uploading documents, as well as within the framework of our legitimate interests in ensuring security and trust on the platform.

Storage and protection:
We store these data only for the limited time necessary to confirm identity and fulfill our obligations, after which the data is deleted. Access is granted only to authorized personnel, and data is protected using modern technical security measures.

Data disclosure:
We do not share your documents with third parties without your additional consent, except as required by law.

You have the right to request deletion or restriction of processing of uploaded documents at any time by contacting us using the contact information in this Policy.

5. Legal Grounds for Processing

• Your consent (e.g., for receiving newsletters, uploading documents)
• Necessity for the performance of a contract (use of services, payment processing)
• WayFriends’ legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Purposes of Data Processing

• Registering and managing your account
• Providing and improving WayFriends services
• Processing payments and financial transactions
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Verifying user authenticity
• Personalizing content and recommendations
• Communicating with you (notifications, customer support)
• Conducting marketing campaigns, if you have consented
• Analytics and statistics for service improvement

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Manage authorization and sessions
• Analyze website traffic
• Personalize the interface
• Advertising purposes (with user consent)

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

The Website also uses third-party services to ensure performance, security, and analytical monitoring. Specifically, we use Yandex.Metrica (provided by YANDEX LLC, Russia) to collect statistical and behavioral data, and Cloudflare (provided by Cloudflare, Inc., USA) to improve website security and load speed through its global CDN network.

Yandex.Metrica may use cookies and other tracking technologies to analyze user activity and generate reports on website usage. Cloudflare processes technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and security identifiers) to protect the Website from malicious activity, prevent DDoS attacks, and optimize content delivery.

Data processing by these services is carried out in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

• Yandex.Metrica: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/
• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

By using this Website, you consent to the processing of your data by Yandex.Metrica and Cloudflare in the manner and for the purposes described above.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes. Data may be disclosed to:

• Payment providers and banks for transaction processing
• IT service and hosting providers that support our operations (including security and infrastructure partners such as Cloudflare)
• Government authorities as required by law
• Partners with your separate consent
• Analytics service providers (in particular, Yandex.Metrica), which help us analyze website performance and user behavior. These services receive only anonymized data and do not use it for independent identification of users.

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and this Policy.

9. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored on secure servers for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes of processing.
• We apply modern technical and organizational measures to protect data.
• In case of data breaches, we will notify users and regulators as required by law.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct or supplement inaccurate data
• Request deletion of data (considering retention obligations)
• Restrict data processing
• Object to data processing
• Receive data in a machine-readable format (data portability)
• Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
• File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfer

If your data is transferred to countries with different data protection regulations, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.

12. Payment Security

Payment transactions are processed through certified providers (e.g., payment systems, banks) that apply their own security measures. We do not store bank card data.

13. Age of Users

The use of the service is allowed for persons aged 14 and older. If you are under 14, please use the platform only with parental or legal guardian consent.

14. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy. The new version will be posted on the website with the effective date. Significant changes will be communicated additionally.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding data processing or this Policy, please contact us:

Email: wayfriends.ru@gmail.com