# Privacy Policy
**Effective date:** April 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to **Chatvia** (package name: **com.doganer.chatvia**), an Android application that helps users start direct WhatsApp chats, use message templates, create reminders, scan QR codes, and access optional premium features.
By using Chatvia, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
## 1. Who We Are
Chatvia is operated by the app developer listed on the Google Play Store listing for this app.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, you can contact:
**Email:** support@appolyze.com
## 2. Information We Collect
Chatvia is designed to minimize data collection. Most user data is stored locally on your device.
### a. Information you enter into the app
Depending on how you use the app, Chatvia may process the following data on your device:
- phone numbers entered by you
- message text entered by you
- saved templates
- favorites
- reminder and scheduled message details
- optional custom field values you create
- app preferences such as language, notification settings, and premium status
This information is generally stored locally on your device using app storage and shared preferences.
### b. Clipboard content
If you use clipboard-related features, Chatvia may read text currently available on your device clipboard in order to suggest a phone number or text for faster use. This processing is done locally on your device.
### c. Camera data
If you use the QR scan feature, Chatvia uses your device camera to scan QR codes. Camera images are processed for scanning functionality and are not uploaded to our servers by the app.
### d. Purchase status
If you purchase premium features, the app may receive purchase status information from Google Play Billing to unlock premium access. Chatvia does not collect or store your credit card or payment card details.
### e. Advertising and third-party SDK data
If you use the free version of the app, Chatvia may display ads through **Google AdMob**. AdMob and its partners may collect or process certain data such as:
- device identifiers
- app interactions
- diagnostics
- advertising data
- approximate technical information related to ad delivery and performance
This data may be collected by Google and its advertising partners under their own privacy policies.
## 3. How We Use Information
We use information processed by the app to:
- start direct WhatsApp chats
- let you save and reuse templates
- let you save favorites
- create reminders and scheduled follow-ups
- scan QR codes
- unlock and manage premium access
- display ads in the free version
- improve app stability and user experience
## 4. Permissions We Request
Chatvia may request the following permissions on Android:
### Camera
Used only for scanning QR codes when you choose to use the QR feature.
### Notifications
Used to send reminder notifications and scheduled follow-up alerts.
### Exact alarm / scheduled alarm related access
Used to schedule reminders at a specific time.
### Billing
Used for in-app purchases through Google Play.
Chatvia does **not** request access to your contacts for the core direct messaging feature.
## 5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share or allow access to limited data only as necessary through third-party services used by the app, such as:
- **Google AdMob** for advertising
- **Google Play Billing** for purchases
- **WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business** only when you choose to open a chat through the app’s direct message flow
Your locally saved content such as templates, favorites, and reminders is not intentionally shared with our own servers by the app.
## 6. Data Storage and Retention
Most app data is stored locally on your device and remains there until:
- you delete it in the app
- you clear the app’s data
- you uninstall the app
Purchase status and some app settings may also be stored locally to preserve functionality.
Third-party services such as Google AdMob or Google Play may retain data according to their own policies.
## 7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to reduce unnecessary data collection and to keep app data limited to what is required for core functionality.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## 8. Children’s Privacy
Chatvia is not directed to children under 13 and is not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us and we will review the issue.
## 9. Your Choices
You can control your data by:
- deleting saved templates, favorites, and recents inside the app
- disabling notifications in app settings or Android settings
- denying camera permission
- uninstalling the app
- reviewing Google privacy and ad settings on your device or Google account
For data handled by Google services such as AdMob or Google Play, please review Google’s privacy controls and policies.
## 10. Third-Party Services
Chatvia may rely on third-party services including:
- Google AdMob
- Google Play Billing
- WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business
These third parties may collect and process data under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies separately.
## 11. International Users
Depending on your location, third-party providers used by the app may process data in countries other than your own.
## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
## 13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
**Email:** support@appolyze.com