Effective Date: 22-nov-2024
Welcome to TU Chat!
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use TU Chat, our chatting app designed for university students. By using TU Chat, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you register, we may collect your name, university email address, phone number, and a profile photo.
- Messages: Content you send within the app is encrypted and stored temporarily to ensure delivery.
- Optional Profile Details: You may choose to add additional details like your course, year of study, or interests.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Information such as your device model, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Logs of how you interact with the app, such as login times, features used, and session durations.
- Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address (if enabled).
1.3 Third-Party Information
If you connect TU Chat to external services (e.g., Google for login), we may collect information from those services as permitted by their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: