Privacy Policy for Ai Yue
Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Last Updated: October 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Ai Yue ("we," "our," or "us") is a chat and social networking application developed by Muhammadwaseem ("Developer"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Ai Yue (the "App").
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to you. The categories of data we collect include:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Registration Data:
Name, nickname, or display name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth or age
Gender
Password or authentication credentials
Profile Information:
Profile photo and other images you upload
Bio or personal description
Interests, hobbies, and preferences
Location (city or region, if you choose to share)
Content and Communications:
Messages, text, and other content you send through the App
Photos, videos, or audio you share
Feedback, reviews, or support requests you submit
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device and Technical Data:
Device type, model, and operating system
Unique device identifiers (such as Android ID, IDFA, or similar identifiers)
IP address
Mobile network information
App version and settings
Usage Data:
Features you use and how you interact with the App
Session duration and frequency of use
Crash reports and performance data
In-app search queries and navigation patterns
Location Data:
Approximate location based on IP address
Precise location (only if you grant permission) for features like "Nearby Users"
2.3 Information from Third Parties
If you choose to log in through a third-party service (such as Google or Facebook), we may receive certain information from that service, including your name, email address, and profile picture, in accordance with that service‘s privacy settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain the Service: Create and manage your account, enable chat and social features, and facilitate connections with other users.
To Personalize Your Experience: Recommend potential matches, suggest content, and tailor the App to your interests.
To Communicate with You: Send you service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
To Ensure Safety and Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, harassment, and other harmful activities. Verify user identity and enforce our Terms of Service.
To Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and develop new features.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet applicable legal requirements and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., location data, marketing communications).
Contract Performance: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under the Terms of Service.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the App, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal Compliance: Where processing is required by applicable law.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 With Other Users
When you use the App’s social features, certain profile information (such as your nickname, photo, and bio) may be visible to other users. Please be mindful of what you choose to share publicly.
5.2 With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
Cloud hosting and data storage providers
Analytics and crash reporting services
Customer support platforms
Payment processors (if applicable)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services for us.
5.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
A lawful request from a public authority (e.g., court order, subpoena)
A need to enforce our legal rights or defend against legal claims
A need to protect the safety of our users or the public
5.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App’s services. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data.
Portability: Request a transferable copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the App’s settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information as described in Section 6.
Location and Other Permissions: You can control the App‘s access to your device’s location, camera, microphone, and other permissions through your device settings.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.
8. Children’s Privacy
Ai Yue is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Developer: Muhammadwaseem
Email: mwaseembait92@gmail.com
App Name: Ai Yue