Effective Date: 27/01/2025
Welcome to Apple Chat! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled securely. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
Third-Party Services: Data from partners, advertisers, or other third-party services
integrated with our platform.
Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, phone
number, username, password, and profile details (e.g., profile photo).
Content: Any photos, videos, posts, messages, or other content you share on the
platform.
Communications: Information you provide when contacting support or participating in
surveys.
b. Information We Collect Automatically:
Usage Data: Details about how you interact with the platform, including features you
use, time spent, and navigation patterns.
Device Information: Information about your device, such as IP address, operating
system, browser type, device identifiers, and app version.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to
enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze usage.
c. Information from Third Parties:
Linked Accounts: If you connect Apple Chat to other platforms (e.g., Facebook or
Google), we may receive information such as your profile and contact data.
Third-Party Services: Data from partners, advertisers, or other third-party services
integrated with our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
– To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
– To provide, maintain, and improve our platform.
– To personalize your experience and show you relevant content.
– To enable chat, audio, and video calling features.
– To communicate with you, including sending updates, promotions, or security alerts.
– To monitor and analyze platform usage and trends.
– To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, abuse, and violations of our terms.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
With Other Users: When you post content, your profile and shared content may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings.
Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in providing services such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Apple Chat, its users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
4. Your Privacy Choices
You have control over your data and privacy preferences:
Account Settings: Manage your profile visibility, notifications, and connected accounts.
Content Controls: Delete or edit your posts, messages, and shared content.
Cookie Preferences: Adjust cookie settings via your browser or device.
Data Access and Portability: Request a copy of your data or have it transferred to another service.
Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected]
5. Security of Your Information
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
6. Children’s Privacy
Apple Chat is not intended for users under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.
7. International Users
By using Apple Chat, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date,” and, where appropriate, we will notify you through the platform or email.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Apple Chat Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: 19797 Chiremba Road, Braeside
Thank you for trusting Apple Chat with your personal information!