Welcome to CosWave.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our app.
1. Information We Collect
Using the app requires logging in, so we collect necessary account information. We only collect information necessary to enable the app's core features, such as photo sharing and group photo booking. Data collection is based on your consent, and we do not collect unnecessary data.
Account Information (Required): When registering and logging in, you will be asked to provide a username, email address, and password. These are used to create and manage your account and ensure secure access.
User-Generated Content: Uploaded cosplay photos, videos, or descriptions (including metadata such as upload time). This is content you actively share for community sharing and group matching. All user-generated content is reviewed by us before it is visible to others. We use manual and/or automated tools to review content to ensure it adheres to our community guidelines (e.g., contains no inappropriate imagery).
Device and Usage Information: Device ID, operating system version, and app usage logs (such as browsing history and interaction history) are used for service improvement and troubleshooting. We do not use this data for ad tracking unless you explicitly consent.
Contact Information (optional): When forming a group, you may share contact information (such as phone number or social media links), but only if you proactively provide it and only with group members.
We do not collect sensitive information (such as health data or financial information) unless required by law.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Providing and maintaining app services, such as reviewing and displaying your photos and matching groups for photo shoots.
Improving the user experience, such as analyzing usage patterns to optimize the interface (anonymized aggregated data).
Communicating, such as sending group notifications or service updates (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Data collection requires your explicit consent (such as location permissions), and we provide a simple way to withdraw consent (see Section 5). We do not use data for unsolicited marketing or advertising.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information in the following circumstances:
Group Interactions: In a group photo session, the information you share (such as photos or contact information) is limited to group members, and you can control visibility (e.g., private groups). Content that has been reviewed is shared only after approval.
Legal Requirements: To respond to government requests or protect rights.
Business Transfers: If the company is acquired, we will notify you and obtain your consent.
All third parties must adhere to Apple's privacy guidelines and provide equivalent data protection.
4. Data Security and Retention
We use industry-standard security measures (such as encrypted transmission) to protect data, but we cannot guarantee 100% security. Data Retention Period: Account information is retained until you delete your account; photos are retained until you remove them or your account is deleted (content is not publicly available until reviewed); log data is retained for 12 months.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction: View/edit your information through the app settings.
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (including photos) within the app, and we will process it within 30 days. Once deleted, data cannot be recovered. Withdraw Consent: You can disable location tracking, notifications, and other features at any time in the app settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect previously processed data.
Privacy Controls: We use Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework; you can opt out of tracking.
6. Changes
We may update this policy and provide notifications within the app. Significant changes require your consent.