This Privacy Policy explains how Yoon App FZ-LLC (“Yoon,” "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you access or use the Yoon platform, including the mobile application, website, and related services (the "Platform").

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL), and other relevant regulations.

1. Who We Are

Yoon is a professional networking and collaboration platform for film and creative professionals.

Data Controller: Yoon App FZ-LLC

Country of Incorporation: United Arab Emirates
Operating Location: In5 Tech, Dubai Internet City, United Arab Emirates
Contact Email: hello@yoonapp.com

2. Eligibility

The Platform is intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that personal data of a minor has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address

• Profile information (roles, specialties, project type, freelance or in-house status)

• Profile photo, portfolio links, showreels, images, and videos

• Availability and calendar information

• Culture, preferences, creative flow, and collaboration style

• Messages and communications sent through the Platform

• Profile location (such as city or country), which is required during account creation and is used to support discovery, collaboration, and matching between professionals on the Platform.

  Device-based location access (such as GPS) is optional and not required to use the Platform’s core features. Where location data is used for new purposes, additional notice or consent will be provided as required by applicable law.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Usage data (interactions, searches, features used)

• Technical data (IP address, device type, operating system, log data)

• Approximate location data derived from IP address, used for regional discovery, service availability, analytics related to platform performance, and platform optimization. 

We may collect persistent identifiers and technical signals provided by the operating system or our analytics infrastructure to support essential functions such as analytics, security, fraud prevention, and platform integrity. These identifiers are not used for advertising, ad personalization, or cross-app tracking.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from third-party services used in connection with the Platform, such as app stores, subscription providers, or analytics tools, subject to their own privacy policies and applicable data protection obligations.

4. Personal Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive personal data, including government identification numbers, health information, biometric data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs. If we introduce identity verification or similar features in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform

• Enable professional networking, matching, and collaboration

• Personalize recommendations and discovery

• Facilitate communications between users

• Improve performance, security, and user experience

• Communicate service-related messages and updates

• Comply with legal obligations

6. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on your location, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contract: to provide the services you request

• Legitimate Interests: to improve, secure, and operate the Platform

• Consent: where required by law (e.g., marketing communications)

• Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws

7. Permissions and User Controls

Certain permissions are requested through in-app prompts and your device’s operating system dialogs. Yoon may request access to the following permissions:

• Notifications (optional) – to deliver service updates, messages, and activity alerts.

• Contacts (optional) – to support features such as reconnecting with collaborators you already know.

• Calendar (optional) – to support features such as managing availability, bookings, and scheduling.

• Camera (optional) – to allow you to capture profile photos, portfolio images, or videos directly within the Platform.

• Photos / Media Library (optional) – to allow you to upload existing images or videos from your device.

Granting any of the above permissions is optional, and core Platform functionality remains available if you choose not to grant them. You may manage, withdraw, or modify permissions at any time through the app settings or your device settings.

8. AI, Matching, and Automated Processing

Yoon uses automated systems and AI-assisted tools to support search ranking, matching, profile scoring, and collaborator recommendations.

• These systems provide assistive and informational suggestions only.

• They do not make binding decisions, employment determinations, or guarantee outcomes.

• Users remain responsible for all professional and collaboration decisions.

AI systems may influence how information is ordered or presented, but they do not determine access to work or participation on the Platform.

9. Communications

We may send you:

• Transactional and service-related communications

• Product updates and feature announcements

• Marketing communications and newsletters

• Referral invitations

You may opt out of marketing and non-essential communications at any time while retaining access to your account.

10. Payments and Subscriptions

Payments for paid features on the Platform are processed by third-party platforms, including the Apple App Store and Google Play, and their authorized service providers. We do not store payment card details and receive only limited information necessary to confirm purchase or access status. Refunds are provided only where required by applicable law or app store policies.

11. Online Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, analyze performance, and improve user experience. Where required by law, consent for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies is obtained through a cookie banner (web) or device-level settings (mobile). On mobile devices, similar technologies may include SDK-based analytics tools.

12. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data. We may disclose personal data to:

• Service providers who process data on our behalf (such as hosting, analytics, communications, and infrastructure providers) do so under contractual obligations that restrict their use of personal data and require appropriate security and privacy safeguards in compliance with applicable law.

• Subscription and payment processors

• Authorities or regulators where required by law

• Third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

All disclosures are subject to appropriate safeguards.

13. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions depending on our service providers. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or applicable data transfer frameworks provided by our service providers, to ensure an adequate level of protection.

14. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption where appropriate, and secure infrastructure provided by trusted service providers.

15. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

If you delete your account, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal, security, or compliance purposes. Backup copies may be retained temporarily and securely.

16. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to hello@yoonapp.com. We aim to respond within 30 days, unless a longer period is permitted by law.

You may delete your account directly within the Platform settings, which initiates deletion of associated personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

17. Enforcement and Moderation

We may review, moderate, restrict, or remove content or accounts that violate our Terms and Conditions, this Privacy Policy, or applicable law, in order to protect the integrity and safety of the Platform and its community.

18. Copyright and Intellectual Property Complaints

If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us at hello@yoonapp.com with sufficient details to identify the material. We will review and respond in accordance with applicable law.

19. Relationship to Terms and Conditions

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Platform.

20. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of such third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by other reasonable means.

Last Updated: February 18th 2026