soca
Privacy Policy
Effective date:
5 February 2025
Godspeed Innovation Private Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “Soca”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use Soca, including interactions via WhatsApp, voice calls, and related services.
1. Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.
Usage Data may include information such as:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Pages of our Service visited
Time and date of visits
Time spent on pages
Device identifiers and diagnostic data
When the Service is accessed via a mobile device, we may collect:
Mobile device type and unique ID
Mobile IP address
Mobile operating system
Mobile browser type
Diagnostic and usage data
Aggregated Data
We may use aggregated and de-identified data for research, analytics, and service improvement. This data does not identify individual users.
2. Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
Soca allows users to register or share information through third-party services, including:
Google
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
If you choose to connect a third-party account, we may collect information you explicitly authorize, such as:
Name
Email address
Public profile information
LinkedIn & Public Web Data
If you voluntarily share a LinkedIn profile link:
We may access only publicly available information
We do not access private data, credentials, or restricted content
Public web information may be used solely to personalize interactions and improve relevance during conversations or voice calls
3. WhatsApp-Specific Opt-In & Messaging Consent
Soca uses WhatsApp solely as a user-initiated communication channel.
Soca will message users only after the user sends the first WhatsApp message or explicitly opts in
WhatsApp messages are limited to:
Responses to user requests
Service-related updates
Match notifications only where the user has explicitly opted in
Soca does not send unsolicited, promotional, or marketing messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp Data Usage
When you interact with Soca on WhatsApp, we may process:
Your WhatsApp phone number
Messages exchanged with Soca
Message metadata (timestamps, delivery status)
This data is used only to operate and improve the service and ensure reliability and security.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of WhatsApp communications at any time by:
Stopping messages
Sending a “STOP” request
Contacting us at 📧 hello@asksoca.com
4. Use of Personal Data & Data Sharing
The Company may use Personal Data to:
Provide and maintain the Service
Manage user accounts and access
Respond to user requests
Improve functionality, performance, and safety
Enable user-approved matching features
⚠️ Important: WhatsApp communication is excluded from promotional or marketing outreach unless explicitly opted into by the user.
Data Sharing
We may share Personal Data only in the following cases:
With infrastructure and service providers necessary to operate Soca
With WhatsApp / Meta to enable messaging services
During legal, regulatory, or corporate transactions (e.g., merger or acquisition)
With other users only after explicit consent (e.g., matches)
We do not sell personal data.
5. Data Storage & Retention
Personal Data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Usage Data may be retained for shorter durations unless required for security or legal purposes.
Data Deletion & User Rights
You may request:
Access to your data
Correction or deletion of your data
Withdrawal of consent
Requests can be sent to:
📧 hello@asksoca.com
We will respond within a reasonable and legally compliant timeframe.
7. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Soca does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 hello@asksoca.com