Welcome to Yula! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and services. By using Yula, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Age Requirement

Yula is intended for users aged 18 and older only. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use this app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a. Camera & Hand Gesture Data

• To enable AR experiences, we access your camera to detect hand gestures and generate AR effects.
  
  

• No raw camera feed or biometric data is stored or shared.
  
  

• Hand tracking is processed in real-time and locally on your device.
  
  

b. Photos and Media

• You may take photos within the app and choose to save them or share them in chat or feed.
  
  

• Shared content may be visible to other users, depending on your privacy settings.
  
  

c. Account & Profile Data

• Basic info such as username, avatar, gender, and preferences.
  
  

• Optional info you choose to share, such as bio or location (city-level).
  
  

d. Usage Data

• Device type, operating system, app version, language settings.
  
  

• Interaction events (e.g., when you post to feed, open camera, send a message).
  
  

• Crash logs and diagnostics to improve app stability.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide core features such as AR effects, camera usage, feed sharing, and messaging.
  
  

• Personalize your in-app experience.
  
  

• Ensure user safety and moderate content.
  
  

• Improve app functionality and performance.
  
  

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share data:

• With service providers who support our operations (e.g., cloud storage, analytics).
  
  

• If required by law or to protect user safety.
  
  

• With your consent, when you choose to share content (e.g., to feed or chat).
  
  

5. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

• Update or delete your profile information.
  
  

• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  
  

• Control who sees your shared content.
  
  

• Opt out of non-essential notifications or analytics tracking (where applicable).

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and report any suspicious activity.