Wazz Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Since Wazz offers account-free access, we do not require you to provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use basic features. However, you may choose to share information voluntarily, including:

• Profile Preferences: Interests, hobbies, or preferences you select to improve matching (e.g., "travel," "art").
• User Content: Audio, video, or text shared during video chats with other Users.

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information to provide and improve our services:

• Device Information: Model, operating system, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFV for iOS, AAID for Android), network information, and battery level.
• Usage Data: Actions within the App, such as swiping behavior, call duration, frequency of use, and features accessed.
• Temporary Session Data: Anonymous identifiers to facilitate video chat connections and matching, which are deleted after your session ends.
• Location Information: We may collect approximate location data based on your IP address to improve regional matching. You can disable this by restricting location permissions on your device, though it may affect matching accuracy.

We do not receive or collect information from third-party services unless you explicitly authorize such sharing, which is not required for App usage.

Wazz does not collect your phone number to use the App. If we introduce optional features that require phone number collection in the future (e.g., account recovery, security alerts), we will obtain your explicit consent, encrypt your phone number during transmission and storage, and never display or share it without your permission.

We may collect unique device identifiers (including IDFV for iOS and AAID for Android) to authenticate devices, prevent fraud, optimize performance, and conduct anonymized analytics. You can limit ad tracking and certain identifier uses via your device privacy settings. Device identifiers are retained for up to 90 days and are not sold or shared for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To facilitate video chat connections and match you with other Users based on shared interests and preferences.
• To improve the App's functionality, including bug fixes, performance enhancements, and feature development.
• To enforce our User Agreement and prevent fraudulent, illegal, or abusive activities.
• To ensure the security of the App and protect Users from harm.
• To respond to User inquiries or support requests sent to wazzlivechat40@gmail.com.

We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, which is not required for App usage.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Audio, video, and text shared during video chats are visible/audible to other participating Users. No other information is shared with Users.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, video chat infrastructure). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely to provide services to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of other Users.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice provided via the App.

You have the right to know whether and how your personal data is shared. You may request a detailed breakdown of any data sharing practices, including the categories of data shared, the purpose, and the names of third-party recipients. Submit requests to wazzlivechat40@gmail.com, and we will respond within 45 days.

We do not sell personal data or engage in targeted advertising based on your personal information. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Policy at least 30 days in advance and provide a prominent in-app notice, along with an easy opt-out mechanism.

• Device Settings (iOS): Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, disable tracking for Wazz.
• Device Settings (Android): Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
• Industry Opt-Out: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info.
• Contact Us: Email wazzlivechat40@gmail.com to request removal from any advertising audience lists.

• Email Request: Send an email to wazzlivechat40@gmail.com with the subject line "Opt-Out of Sale". We will process your request within 15 business days and send confirmation.
• No Discrimination: Opting out will not affect your access to free features, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising this right.

• Disable Optional Features: Do not enable any optional features that share information with other users (e.g., contact linking). If enabled in the future, you may turn them off at any time.
• Restrict Location: Limit location permissions in your device settings to prevent location-based matching.
• Email Request: Send an email to wazzlivechat40@gmail.com requesting "Do Not Share with Non-Essential Third Parties". We will honor your preference for any non-essential sharing.
• Service Providers: Certain operational sharing with service providers (e.g., cloud hosting for video connections) is necessary to deliver the App and cannot be opted out of.

4. Data Retention and Security

• Temporary session data and anonymous identifiers are deleted immediately after your session ends.
• Usage data and device information are retained for up to 90 days to improve App performance, unless longer retention is required by law.
• User content (audio/video from chats) is not stored by us, as chats are not recorded unless a User violates our policies (see Section 4.2).

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

• End-to-end encryption for video and audio chats to prevent unauthorized access.
• Secure storage of data with access restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security audits and updates to address potential vulnerabilities.

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

• Aggregated, non-identifiable analytics (e.g., usage trends) may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
• Certain records may be retained longer if required to comply with legal obligations (e.g., audit or regulatory requests).

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents), you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we collect about you.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of any future data collection (though this may limit App functionality).
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format where applicable.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for optional features that rely on consent.

• Access and Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Correction and Deletion: Correct inaccuracies or request deletion.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling for decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise these rights, contact us at wazzlivechat40@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request.

For California residents: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell your personal information, so you are not required to opt out of sales.

For Virginia residents: You may appeal a denied privacy request by replying to our response with "Appeal" in the subject line; we will review and respond within 15 business days.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us at wazzlivechat40@gmail.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the App with a notice of the effective date. Your continued use of the App after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. For residents of the European Union, this Policy also complies with the GDPR to the extent applicable.

9. Data Controller Information

For purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data is the Wazz App Team.

• Controller: Wazz App Team
• Primary Contact Email: wazzlivechat40@gmail.com

The data controller ensures compliance with privacy laws and responds to data subject requests. Contact us via the email above for any privacy-related inquiries.

• DPO Name: Privacy Officer
• DPO Email: wazzlivechat40@gmail.com
• Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 15 business days.