Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Welcome to Chatifyan! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for Chatifyan, we may collect:

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Profile picture (optional)
• Date of birth
• Country and location information

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our app, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, access times, app features used)
• Chat messages and content you share
• In-app purchases and transaction history
• Game statistics and leaderboard data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Communication: To enable chat features, direct messaging, and public chatrooms
• Gaming: To facilitate Uno games, maintain leaderboards, and track achievements
• Personalization: To customize your experience with profile frames, badges, and VIP features
• In-App Purchases: To process credit purchases and manage virtual currency
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our app and improve our services
• Notifications: To send push notifications about messages, friend requests, and updates

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile: Your username, profile picture, level, and XP are visible to other users
• Chat Rooms: Messages sent in public chatrooms are visible to all participants
• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and cloud storage
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Third-Party Services

Chatifyan uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, real-time database, cloud storage, and messaging
• Payment Processors: For handling in-app purchase transactions (Vodafone Cash, InstaPay, Fawry)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and user permissions

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Chatifyan is intended for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information in the app settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications in your device settings
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We use Firebase's global infrastructure, which complies with applicable data protection regulations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification (for significant changes)

11. Cookie Policy

Our mobile app does not use cookies. However, third-party services like Firebase may use similar technologies to collect information and improve our services.

13. Consent

By using Chatifyan, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our app.