Privacy Policy for friendschat
Effective Date: August 30, 2026
friendschat, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy, personal data, and information security worldwide. This Privacy Policy transparently explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Application, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a secure, optimal, and personalized communication experience.
A. Personal Data & Account Information
Profile Information: Name, email address, username, profile picture, and custom status.
Authentication Data: Login credentials, secure authentication tokens, and session logs managed through secure third-party infrastructure.
B. Feature-Specific Data & Communications
Chats & Calls: Message logs, call history metadata (timestamp, duration), and media dialogs (files, images, videos, or audio shared within the app).
Location Data: Precise or approximate location data from your device to enable optional features such as "Find Nearby Users" and friend-matching capabilities.
In-App Purchases: Transaction history, purchase tokens, and subscription status. All payment details are processed securely by third-party platforms (e.g., Google Play Billing, Apple In-App Purchase). We do not store your credit card details.
C. Automatically Collected Data
Device Information: IP address, unique device identifiers (Advertising ID, IMEI, MAC address), operating system version, and hardware specifications.
Usage Data: App performance metrics, crash logs, and user behavior statistics.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the context:
Performance of a Contract: To create and manage your account and deliver core features (chat, calls, media sharing).
Consent: When you explicitly grant permission (e.g., accessing your precise location for "Find Nearby Users" or enabling personalized ads).
Legitimate Interests: To analyze app performance, prevent fraud, and enhance overall network security.
3. Third-Party Services & Global Data Sharing
To deliver our services seamlessly, we integrate trusted third-party providers. Your data may be shared with or processed by:
Backend & Authentication: Google Firebase (secure data storage, user authentication, and real-time database management).
Cloud Storage: Google Cloud Storage or similar secure cloud infrastructure (for profile assets and shared media files).
Advertising: Google AdMob. AdMob may use your device's advertising identifiers to personalize ads. You can opt-out of personalized tracking through your device's operating system settings.
Payment Processors: Google Play Billing and Apple App Store Payment Services.
4. International Data Transfers
As a global application, your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside your state, province, or country where data protection laws may differ.
For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, whenever we transfer your personal data out of your jurisdiction, we ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded by implementing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
5. Your Data Rights & Choices
Depending on your geographical location (such as the EEA under GDPR, or California under CCPA/CPRA), you possess the following rights:
Access & Portability: The right to request a digital copy of your personal data.
Rectification: The right to update, correct, or amend inaccurate profile details.
Object & Restrict: The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
Location Opt-Out: The right to revoke location permissions at any time via your device settings (Note: This will disable the "Find Nearby Users" feature).
Erasure (Account Deletion): The right to request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data.
6. Account & Data Deletion Request Process
If you wish to permanently delete your account and all personal information from friendschat, you can do so through two methods:
Method A: Via the Application
Navigate to the Profile menu.
Select Settings > Delete Account.
Confirm your choice.
Method B: Via Email
Send an explicit request to: budideveloperbuilding@gmail.com
Email Subject: Account Deletion Request - [Your Registered Username/Email]
Data Permanently Erased Upon Deletion:
Profile Information (Name, Profile Picture, Status).
Full history of messages, call metadata, and shared media files.
All authentication and security credentials.
Note: Your data will be permanently and securely wiped from our live servers within a maximum of 30 business days.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are strictly not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in specific European jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our servers.
8. Data Security
We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and secure hashing for data at rest. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or global regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document or via an explicit in-app notification.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: budideveloperbuilding@gmail.com