Privacy Policy for Hiku Live
Effective Date: June 11, 2026
Hiku Live - Live Video Chat (“Hiku Live,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect user information when you use our mobile application, website, live streaming, video chat, audio chat, messaging, profile, and related services.
By using Hiku Live, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Account Information
When you create or use an account, we may collect information such as:
* Name or display name
* Email address
* Phone number, if used
* Profile photo
* Gender, age, or date of birth, if provided
* User ID and account details
* Login information, including Google Sign-In information
Profile and User Content
When you use Hiku Live, you may provide or create content such as:
* Profile details
* Photos
* Videos
* Live stream content
* Audio content
* Chat messages
* Comments
* Gifts, likes, follows, or other interactions
* Reports, feedback, or support requests
Camera, Microphone, and Media Access
Hiku Live may request access to your camera, microphone, and media files so you can:
* Start or join live video streams
* Use live audio rooms
* Make video or audio calls
* Upload profile photos, posts, or other media
* Send images or media in chat
We do not access your camera or microphone unless you grant permission and use features that require them.
Device and Technical Information
We may collect device and technical information, including:
* Device model
* Operating system
* App version
* IP address
* Network information
* Device identifiers
* Crash logs
* Performance data
* Advertising ID, where applicable
Usage Information
We may collect information about how you use the app, including:
* Features used
* Live rooms joined
* Time spent in the app
* Interactions with other users
* Purchase activity
* Ads viewed or clicked
* App activity and diagnostic data
Payment and Purchase Information
If you purchase coins, gifts, VIP plans, subscriptions, or other digital items, payment may be processed by Google Play or another payment provider. We may receive purchase records such as transaction ID, product purchased, purchase time, and purchase status. We do not collect or store full payment card details.
Location Information
Hiku Live may collect approximate location information such as country or region for safety, app functionality, analytics, or content availability. We do not share your precise real-time physical location with other users unless clearly stated and allowed by you.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
* Create and manage user accounts
* Provide live video, live audio, chat, and social features
* Enable user profiles, followers, likes, gifts, and interactions
* Process in-app purchases and digital goods
* Provide customer support
* Improve app performance and user experience
* Show ads and measure ad performance
* Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, spam, and security issues
* Enforce our community guidelines and safety standards
* Review reports and moderate content
* Comply with legal obligations
* Protect users and maintain a safe community
3. Live Streaming, Audio, Video, and Chat
Hiku Live is a social live streaming app. Content shared during live streams, video chats, audio rooms, public posts, comments, or public profiles may be visible to other users.
You should not share private, sensitive, or personal information during live streams, video/audio chats, or public interactions.
We may review reported content or accounts to enforce safety rules and comply with legal requirements.
4. User Safety, Reporting, and Moderation
Hiku Live provides safety features such as reporting, blocking, and moderation.
Users can report abusive behavior, nudity, harassment, fake accounts, child safety concerns, exploitation, or other violations. We may review reports and take actions such as removing content, restricting features, suspending accounts, banning users, or reporting serious violations to appropriate authorities when required.
5. Advertising and Analytics
Hiku Live may use third-party advertising and analytics services, including Google services, to show ads, reward video ads, measure ad performance, understand app usage, and improve the app.
These services may collect information such as Advertising ID, device information, app activity, ad interactions, crash data, and usage data.
You can control or reset your Advertising ID through your device settings where available.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information in the following situations:
With Service Providers
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the app, including hosting, analytics, ads, payment processing, crash reporting, notifications, moderation, and customer support.
With Other Users
Information you choose to share publicly, such as profile details, live streams, comments, posts, gifts, likes, and public interactions, may be visible to other users.
For Legal and Safety Reasons
We may share information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to:
* Comply with legal obligations
* Protect user safety
* Investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues
* Enforce our policies
* Respond to lawful requests from authorities
* Report child safety, exploitation, or other serious violations where required
Business Transfers
If Hiku Live is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Children’s Privacy
Hiku Live is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly allow children to use the app or create accounts.
If we become aware that a user is under 18, we may suspend or delete the account.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information or is using Hiku Live, please contact us at:
[fossilcode@gmail.com](mailto:fossilcode@gmail.com)
8. Data Retention
We keep user information only for as long as needed to provide the app, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce policies, prevent abuse, and maintain safety.
Some information may remain in backups or logs for a limited period. We may also retain information related to reports, violations, fraud prevention, safety, or legal compliance.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for keeping your account secure and not sharing login credentials with others.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
* Access your personal information
* Correct or update your information
* Request deletion of your account or data
* Withdraw certain permissions
* Object to certain processing
* Opt out of personalized ads where available
You can manage app permissions such as camera, microphone, notifications, and storage in your device settings.
To request account or data deletion, contact us at:
[fossilcode@gmail.com](mailto:fossilcode@gmail.com)
11. Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated data by contacting us at:
[fossilcode@gmail.com](mailto:fossilcode@gmail.com)
Please include your account details so we can identify your account. Some information may be retained where required for legal, safety, fraud prevention, or compliance reasons.
12. Third-Party Services
Hiku Live may contain links, SDKs, or integrations from third-party services such as Google Sign-In, Google Play Billing, advertising networks, analytics providers, cloud services, and video/audio technology providers.
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
13. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. By using Hiku Live, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed internationally, subject to applicable laws.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update it, we will change the effective date above. Continued use of Hiku Live after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy practices, child safety concerns, or data requests, contact us at:
[fossilcode@gmail.com](mailto:fossilcode@gmail.com)
App Name: Hiku Live - Live Video Chat
Package Name: com.hikulive.mobileapp