Effective Date: 12/04/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Free Simple Chat, developed by HN_Application, collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using our application, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
Free Simple Chat collects the following types of data from users:
Used for creating and verifying user accounts.
You may grant the app permission to select and upload images for your profile or chat.
We only access the images you choose; the app does not scan your entire gallery.
Used to send push notifications.
Used for security, login verification, and preventing unauthorized access.
We use collected data for the following purposes:
Account Creation & Authentication:
Phone numbers and device IDs help verify identity and maintain secure access.
Push Notifications:
FCM tokens allow sending notifications regarding messages or system events.
Chat Functionality (1-1 Messaging):
Images and account information are processed to support private messaging.
Service Operation:
Data is required for proper functioning of the app and backend services.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your data.
Free Simple Chat only shares information with:
For delivering push notifications.
Data is processed securely on our private server to provide chat and account services.
No other third-party services receive your personal data.
Free Simple Chat requires the following Android permissions:
Allows the user to choose images for profile or chat.
Needed to send and display push notifications.
Required for connecting to the backend server and chat features.
Used to detect internet connectivity for reliable messaging.
We only request permissions necessary for the app to function.
Your data is stored as long as your account remains active.
The app currently does not provide a user-initiated data deletion feature.
If you wish to delete your account or data, you may contact us via the email below.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
Secure communication between app and server.
Authentication and validation checks.
Restricted backend access.
However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.
This application is not intended for users under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
HN_Application
Email: huy.nguyen.110825@gmail.com
Thank you for using Free Simple Chat.