This Privacy Policy explains how Winksi collects, uses, and protects information. Winksi is a micro-location social network (and is not a dating application) that allows users to connect with others who share a Point of Interest (POI).
We collect only the information necessary to operate Winksi:
Winksi strictly separates users into two age groups: 16–17 and 18+.
Self-Declared Age: Age and date of birth are self-declared by users at registration. Where supported by the platform, Winksi uses age signals (such as Apple Declared Age Range or Google Play Age Signals) as an additional cross-check, but these signals are not available for all users. Winksi does not otherwise independently verify a user's actual age or identity, and cannot guarantee that every user has accurately reported their age. Users are responsible for providing accurate age information.
Winksi does not host a public feed. User content is not publicly available, not viewable by non-users, and not indexed by search engines. The only information visible to others is limited profile information (thumbnail, display name, bio, and age group).
This is visible only to users in the same age group under these conditions:
Winksi may moderate profile images, bios, and reported content to enforce platform rules.
Messaging is restricted to mutually-connected users within the same age group.
Transactional Emails: Winksi may send service and transactional emails (e.g., account verification, security notices, report responses, and policy updates). We do not send marketing emails without your explicit consent.
Winksi uses location data to fetch nearby POIs. Winksi does not continuously broadcast your exact GPS location to other users. However, because the app lets eligible users discover others connected to the same POI or POI history, it may enable users to infer that another user is or was near a location. Location data is stored temporarily for active sessions and is not tracked long-term.
Self-Reported Location: Location and POI pins are self-reported from your device. Winksi relies on the location data provided by your device and does not independently verify that a user is physically present at a pinned Point of Interest. A user may appear at a POI without being physically present, including through inaccurate, mock, or falsified location data. You should not treat a pin as confirmation of any person's actual physical location.
Winksi does not collect:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Data / FCM Tokens | Until account deletion |
| Messages (Ordinary) | Temporarily until delivery or up to 10 days max |
| Reported Message Snapshots | Up to 45 days |
| Report Metadata | Up to 1 year |
| Notification Metadata | Deleted shortly after successful delivery |
| IP Logs | As long as necessary for security and diagnostics |
| Location Data | Temporarily stored for active session; not retained long-term |
Winksi is a tool for discovering and connecting with other people. Winksi does not conduct background checks on users, does not verify identities, and does not verify physical presence at any location. You are solely responsible for your own safety and decisions when interacting or communicating with other users, and when choosing whether to meet anyone in person. Winksi is not responsible for the conduct of any user, whether online or offline.
You may delete your account at any time via the app, which removes all profile data from live systems.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:
Company: HEKOM – Gjorgje DOOEL ("HEKOM DOOEL")
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia
Email: winksi.app@gmail.com