Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2023

1. Information We Collect

FlashChat collects the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, age, and gender.
• User Content: We collect the content you create, upload, or share through our service, including messages, images, and other media.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our service, including your activity, interactions with others, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access FlashChat, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• IP Address and Location Data: We collect your IP address and may derive approximate location information to ensure community safety, prevent spam, and detect suspicious activity. This information helps us maintain a safe environment for all users.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases through our service, we collect payment information, though we use trusted third-party payment processors who maintain this information securely.
• Analytics Data: We collect anonymized analytics data to help us improve our services and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and maintain your account
• Process and deliver messages
• Understand how users interact with our service
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• Communicate with you about our service
• Personalize your experience
• Process transactions and manage your subscription
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, our company, or the public

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Content you share with other users will be visible to them.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request.
• Business Transfers: We may share information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Safety and Anti-Spam Partners: We may share IP addresses and related data with trusted third parties who help us identify and prevent spam, abuse, fraud, and other safety concerns. These partners help us determine the country of origin for connections to our service to better protect our community.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information even after you delete your account if retention is necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms and policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and update your account information
• Delete your account and personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request portability of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Data Deletion: You can delete your account directly from the FlashChat app, or visit our Data Deletion page for more information.

7. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any information to them.

9. Children's Privacy

FlashChat is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information as defined under the CCPA.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the service or by other means. Your continued use of our service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: jinultimate1995@gmail.com