Privacy Policy
At Machat, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our app.
Information We Collect
Machat is designed to respect your privacy. We do not require account creation or collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the app. However, we may collect certain information when you use our services:
- Usage information: We collect information about how you interact with Machat, such as which features you use, the time and duration of your use, and other similar usage data.
- Device information: We may collect information about your device, including hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, network information, and other device-related information.
- Location information: If you enable location services, Machat may collect your approximate location to provide location-based features.
- Chat history: If you use the chat feature, your chat history is stored locally on your device.
We do not collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to provide, maintain, and improve Machat. Specifically, we may use your information to:
- Provide and personalize our services to enhance your experience
- Improve Machat's features, performance, and usability
- Develop new features, services, and functionality
- Analyze usage trends to understand how our users interact with the app
- Respond to your requests, questions, and feedback
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues
We do not use your information for purposes other than those stated in this privacy policy without obtaining your consent.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Machat respects your privacy and does not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- With your consent: We may share information when you give us permission to do so
- Service providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as analytics, hosting, and customer support
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction
These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and use reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of data transmission where appropriate
- Secure storage practices for any information we collect
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls to limit who can access your information
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Since Machat does not require user accounts, most of your data remains on your device. We will retain usage data for a reasonable period of time to maintain and improve our services, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
If you delete the app from your device, any locally stored data, including chat history, will be removed.
Your Control Over Information
You have control over your information when using Machat:
- You can disable location services at any time through your device settings
- You can clear your chat history within the app settings
- You can delete the app at any time, which will remove all locally stored data
- You can adjust your device settings to control cookies and other tracking technologies
If you have any questions about how to control your information, please contact us at beavolleyball@outlook.com.
Third-Party Links
Machat may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This privacy policy applies only to Machat. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Machat is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at beavolleyball@outlook.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "last updated" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically. Your continued use of Machat after any changes to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
I Agree to the Privacy Policy
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