Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 19, 2026

Maintain Social LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Maintain web application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using Maintain, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. You may optionally provide additional profile information such as a bio, profile link, and avatar image. We automatically generate a unique friend code for your account. We collect and store all content you post to the Service, including text posts and photos. We also collect your social interactions, including comments on posts, likes (with any optional messages), and replies to other comments. We store information about your friend connections, including friend requests and their status. We automatically record timestamps associated with your posts, comments, likes, and other interactions.

Information Collected Automatically

We may collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers. We collect your IP address and other information about your connection to the Service, as well as information about how you interact with the Service, including features accessed and actions taken. We track which posts you have viewed in order to provide unread post indicators. We generate and store notifications based on your interactions and track which notifications you have read. We temporarily track request counts to enforce usage limits and prevent abuse. We may collect general location information based on IP address. We may also use privacy-focused analytics to understand how users interact with the Service, which may include information about pages visited, time spent on the Service, and referral sources.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect exclusively to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Enhance user experience and develop new features
  • Debug and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage patterns
  • Ensure the security and integrity of the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not and will not:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
  • Share your data with advertisers or marketing partners
  • Use your data for any purpose beyond providing and improving the Service

Data Sharing and Third-Party Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers to operate and improve the Service. These providers assist with functions such as authentication, data storage, application hosting, and infrastructure. They only have access to your data to the extent necessary to perform their services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

As we grow and add features, we may add additional service providers. Any new providers will be subject to data protection agreements requiring them to use your data only for providing their services to us.

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active.
  • Deleted Accounts: To delete your account, please email support@maintain.so. Upon account deletion, your data is permanently deleted from our active systems. We maintain backups for operational continuity, but your data will be purged from these backups within a reasonable timeframe following account deletion.
  • Deleted Posts: When you delete a post, any attached media (such as photos) is also permanently removed from our storage.
  • Avatar Images: We only store one avatar image per user at a time. When you upload a new avatar, the previous avatar is overwritten and permanently removed.
  • Inactive Accounts: If your account remains inactive (not accessed) for more than two years, we may archive or delete your account and associated data to manage storage and operating costs.

Your Data Control

You maintain full control over your data. You can:

  • Delete individual posts at any time through the Service
  • Request deletion of your entire account by emailing support@maintain.so
  • Manage your account settings and privacy preferences
  • Control whether you accept incoming friend requests
  • Remove friends from your friend list at any time
  • Manage and clear your notification history

We do not currently provide automated data export functionality. We may add this in the future.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights are incorporated into this policy, and we comply with such requirements to the extent they apply.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@maintain.so so we can take appropriate action.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between our servers and your device
  • Regular backups and redundancies with encrypted database backups
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no security measure is completely foolproof. We take data security seriously and continue to strengthen our protective measures. We plan to implement encryption of user data at rest in the future as part of our security roadmap. For now, most data in our database is not encrypted while stored, as it needs to be readily available to send to you when you need it.

Law Enforcement and Legal Requests

We are committed to protecting user privacy and will not voluntarily disclose personal information to law enforcement or government agencies without legal compulsion.

We may disclose user data only when:

  • We receive a legally binding order, warrant, or subpoena from law enforcement
  • We are required to do so by applicable law
  • In emergency circumstances where we have reasonable evidence that accessing certain user data would prevent serious harm or facilitate justice

Our Policy on Government Requests:

  • We do not respond to informal requests for user data
  • We will only comply with properly served legal process (warrants, subpoenas, court orders)
  • We will disclose only the minimum amount of information necessary to comply with the legal request
  • We will notify affected users before disclosing their data, unless legally prohibited from doing so or in emergency situations
  • We may appeal overly broad requests

In cases where we are compelled to disclose data, we will only disclose the minimum necessary information unless prohibited by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service with advance notice where reasonably practicable. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Requesting Your Rights

To exercise any of your data rights outlined in this policy, or if you have questions about how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: support@maintain.so

We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to requests, which may include verifying your name and email address. If we are unable to verify you, we may be unable to respond to your requests.

Please note that certain information may be exempt from such requests under applicable law. For example, we need to retain certain information to provide our services to you. In some cases, exercising certain rights (such as erasure) may result in the termination of your account.

Non-Discrimination

We do not and will not charge you a different amount, offer different discounts, or provide different levels of service because you have exercised your data privacy rights. However, the exercise of certain rights may, by virtue of your exercising those rights, prevent you from using our Services.