Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 29, 2024

Introduction

At Chewish, we prioritize the privacy and protection of our users' information. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how we collect, utilize, store, and share your data when you interact with our application ("Services").

Data Collection

To effectively provide and enhance our Services, we gather the following types of information:

• Account Details: This includes your display name, profile picture, and username.
• Birthdate Information: Used solely to verify age and to display an age indicator to other users. We do not disclose your exact birthdate.

Please note that Chewish does not retain these responses.

Usage of Information

The information we collect is employed to:

• Deliver, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Communicate with you regarding your account and updates to our Services.
• Personalize your experience and facilitate user interaction.

Sharing of Information

We may share your data with third parties only under specific conditions:

• Service Providers: Such as Imgix, Mux, Agora, and iFramely, who assist in the operation of our Services.
• Legal Compliance: To adhere to legal requirements, regulations, or requests from authorities.
• Protection: To safeguard the rights, property, or safety of Chewish, our users, or the general public.

Third-Party Integrations

To deliver specific functionalities within our Services, we incorporate third-party tools:

• Imgix & Mux: For image processing and video streaming.
• Agora: Provides voice and video services without retaining the content.
• iFramely: For rendering previews of links in posts and messages.

Data Retention & Deletion

You retain the right to delete your account or group at any time. Upon account deletion, all associated data is removed, and your identity in messages and chats is anonymized. Deleting a group results in the complete removal of all group-related data from our servers.

Security Measures

We employ various security protocols to protect your data against unauthorized access, ensuring its confidentiality and integrity, including:

• Encryption: Data in transit is secured using Transport Layer Security (TLS).
• Secure Storage: Data is stored with restricted access in secure facilities.

Your Rights & Access

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at innovatejoyquantum@gmail.com.

Policy Updates

We may revise this Policy to reflect changes in our Services or to comply with new legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via updates on our website and within the application.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Policy, please reach out to us at innovatejoyquantum@gmail.com.