SAChatApp

Privacy Policy for SA ChatApp Effective Date: June 27, 2026

  1. Introduction Welcome to SA ChatApp. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

  2. Information We Collect We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App includes:

A. Personal Data Demographic and other personally identifiable information that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the App, which may include:

Authentication Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (especially when logging in via third-party providers like Google). Profile Information: Information you choose to put on your profile, such as your bio, gender, age, preferences, and uploaded photos. B. User Content Any text, images, or other content you send or upload to the App while interacting with other users (Chats).

C. Automatically Collected Data When you access the App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Device ID, model, and manufacturer. Operating system version. App usage data, crash logs, and performance metrics.

  1. How We Use Your Information Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the App to:

Create and manage your account. Facilitate the matching and chatting process between users. Deliver targeted messaging and notifications. Improve the efficiency and operation of the App. Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience. Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

  1. Disclosure of Your Information We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

Other Users: Your profile information and any content you send in chats will be visible to users you interact with, subject to the App’s matching mechanics. Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services (e.g., Firebase, Google Cloud), and customer service. By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law.

  1. Third-Party Services The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Google Sign-In / Firebase Authentication: Used to securely log you into the application. Firebase (Firestore/Storage): Used to securely store user profiles, matches, and chat data.

  1. Data Security We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

  2. Your Rights (Account Deletion) You have the right to request the deletion of your account and personal data. You can delete your account directly through the settings menu within the App. Upon deletion, your profile, chat history, and matches will be permanently removed from our active databases.

  3. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

  4. Contact Us If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hitsolutionsdroid@gmail.com Website: sachatapp.co.za