Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Perschat collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile and web applications.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: your phone number or email address, display name, profile photo, and password.
• Messages: the messages, files, and media you send and receive.
• Device information: device model, operating system version, and app version used to deliver notifications and provide technical support.
• Usage information: basic usage statistics such as last-seen timestamps and read receipts, when enabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and authenticate you.
• To deliver your messages and enable chat, calls, and invitations.
• To send push notifications and security alerts.
• To detect, prevent, and address abuse, spam, and security incidents.

3. Message Storage

Messages are stored on our servers to enable delivery across your devices. Once delivered, messages may be deleted from the server according to our data retention practices. Perschat does not sell your messages or personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information only:

• With service providers who help us operate the service (e.g., push notification delivery), under confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) and password hashing, to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, your account information and associated data will be removed from our servers, subject to any legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights

• Access and update your account information in the app settings.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for optional features such as notifications.

8. Children's Privacy

Perschat is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].