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PRIVACY POLICY — HELLO LIVE
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Effective Date: October 10, 2026
Last Updated: October 10, 2026
Application Name: Hello Live
Package Name: com.softinglobal.helloLive
Developer / Publisher: Softin Global
Contact Email: help24imran@gmail.com
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1. INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to Hello Live ("we", "us", "our", or "the App"). This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you
use our mobile application, services, and related features (collectively, the
"Service").
By downloading, registering for, or using Hello Live, you acknowledge that you
have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and
use of your information as outlined herein. If you do not agree with any part
of this Policy, please do not use the Service.
Hello Live is strictly intended for users aged 18 and older (or the age of
majority in your jurisdiction). The Service is not directed to children, and we
do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected
automatically through your device, and information from authorized third-party
services.
A. Information You Provide Directly:
• Account Registration: Phone number, email address, password, or third-party
login credentials (such as Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In).
• Profile Information: Display name, user handle/ID, profile photo (avatar),
gender, date of birth, country, status, and bio.
• User-Generated Content: Audio transmitted in live voice chat rooms, chat
messages, comments, moments, uploaded photos/videos, and virtual gifts sent
or received.
• Customer Support: Any communications, feedback, bug reports, or customer
inquiries sent to our support email.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
• Device & Hardware Data: Device model, operating system and version, unique
device identifiers (UDID / Android ID), IP address, language settings, and
network state.
• Usage & Activity Logs: Features accessed, duration of room sessions, chat
interactions, connection timestamps, error/crash reports, and performance
diagnostics.
• In-App Purchase Records: Confirmation tokens, purchase time, coin/diamond
balances, and transaction IDs from Google Play Billing. (Note: We do not
store or process your credit/debit card numbers; all payments are processed
directly by Google Play).
C. Permissions Requested & Why:
• Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO / FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE):
Required exclusively when you actively speak or host in a multi-guest voice
chat room. We never record or access your microphone in the background
without your active participation.
• Photos & Videos (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO):
Required only when you actively choose to select and upload a profile avatar,
cover photo, room background wallpaper, or share images/videos in chat and
moments.
• Camera (CAMERA):
Optional, used solely if you choose to take a live photo for your profile
picture within the App.
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS):
Used to deliver alerts for incoming private messages, room invitations,
and system updates. You can disable this at any time in device settings.
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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
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We use collected information to:
1. Provide, maintain, and enhance core features, including multi-guest voice
rooms, real-time messaging, interactive party games, and virtual gifting.
2. Authenticate your identity and prevent duplicate or fraudulent accounts.
3. Process in-app coin recharges, VIP/SVIP privileges, and wallet transactions.
4. Calculate leaderboards, family rankings, and charm/wealth points.
5. Provide prompt customer service and respond to inquiries.
6. Enforce our Community Guidelines, detect harassment, spam, hate speech, or
unauthorized activities, and maintain a safe environment.
7. Comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and Google Play
developer policies.
We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for
their independent marketing or advertising purposes.
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4. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
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We may share your data under the following circumstances:
• Public Profile & Live Activities: Your username, avatar, user ID, VIP level,
and voice stream are publicly visible to other participants in rooms.
• Authorized Service Providers: Third-party infrastructure partners who help
power our App (e.g., cloud hosting, voice streaming relays, Firebase cloud
messaging, Crashlytics diagnostics, and Google Play billing). These partners
are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by subpoena, law enforcement, or legal
process to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hello Live, our
community, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets,
or reorganization, your data may be transferred subject to this Policy.
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5. COMMUNITY SAFETY & CONTENT MODERATION
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We are dedicated to maintaining a friendly, positive, and safe platform.
• In-App Moderation Tools: Users have access to tools to block, mute, and report
any participant or message that violates community standards.
• Zero Tolerance: Harassment, hate speech, nudity, sexually explicit conduct,
violence, fraud, and illegal behavior will result in immediate suspension
or permanent account termination.
• Room Admin Controls: Room owners and admins have full authority to remove
or mute disruptive users in their rooms.
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6. DATA RETENTION & SECURITY
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• Security Measures: We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS/SSL)
and secure storage safeguards to protect your personal information against
unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
• Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to
fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention
period is mandated by law.
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7. USER RIGHTS & ACCOUNT DELETION
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In compliance with Google Play Developer Policies and global privacy laws:
• Access & Correction: You can view and edit your profile information directly
in the App's "Settings" or "Profile" page.
• Account Deletion: You have the right to permanently delete your account and
all associated personal data at any time.
- In-App: Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account, or
- By Request: Send an email from your registered email address to
help24imran@gmail.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request".
Upon account deletion, your profile, coin balances, messages, and linked
data will be permanently erased from our active databases within 30 days.
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8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our
services, technical practices, or legal requirements. Any modifications will
be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Hello Live
after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
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9. CONTACT US
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If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or
our data privacy practices, please contact us:
• Developer / Company: Softin Global
• Application: Hello Live
• Contact Email: help24imran@gmail.com
• Official Website: https://hello.im143.com