Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 5, 2025

 

​

1. Who we are

 

Welcome to TIC - The Italian Connection (“TIC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

TIC is a mobile application owned by MIGI Tech FZC LLC. TIC complies with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users residing in the EU.

 

Our headquarters are located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

 

For any privacy-relatedrequests, you can contact us at: tic.theitalianconnection@gmail.com

 

2. Data we collectWe may collect the following information:• Registration information (name, email, phone number)• Profile information (profile photo, personal description, professional skills)• Usage data (interactions with the app, preferences, navigation)

​

• Device data (device model, operating system, app version)

 

• Communications sent through the app (e.g., support requests)

 

The app does not intend to collect sensitive data. However, any information voluntarily provided by users (e.g., through profile descriptions or images) may be considered sensitive. We therefore encourage users not to share personal or sensitive data unless strictly necessary.

 

​

3. How we use your dataWe use your data to:

 

• Provide and improve the functioning of the app• Allow you to access and manage your profile

 

• Manage internal communications and notifications• Analyze app usage to improve features and security

 

• Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activitiesWe do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

 

​

4. Data sharingWe may share your data with:

 

• Technical service providers (e.g., Firebase) supporting the app infrastructure

 

• Competent authorities, if required by law

 

• To protect our rights or the safety of users

​

 

5. Data retentionWe retain your data:

 

• As long as your account remains active

 

• For a maximum of 12 months after account deletion, unless legal obligations require otherwise

 

​

6. Your rightsYou have the right to:

 

• Access your data

 

• Correct or update inaccurate data

 

• Request deletion (right to be forgotten)

 

• Restrict or object to processing

 

• Request data portability

 

To exercise your rights, please contact: tic.theitalianconnection@gmail.com

 

 

7. Data security

 

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

 

However, no system is completely secure.

 

 

8. Minors’ privacyThe app is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

 

If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

 

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy.

 

 

10. Legal basis for processingWe process data only if:

 

• You have provided explicit consent

 

• It is necessary for the performance of a contract

 

• We must comply with legal obligations

 

• It is in our legitimate interest to improve the service

 

​

11. International data transferYour data is stored on servers (e.g., Firebase) located outside the European Union.

 

We ensure that such transfers comply with Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms approved by applicable law.