TatCall Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TatCall. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name: Used to identify you to other TatCall users
• Phone Number: Required for registration and user identification
• Phone Contacts: Stored locally on your device to show your contact list

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Call Metadata: Call duration, timestamps, and call status
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version
• Usage Data: App usage statistics and crash reports

3. How We Use Your Information

• To facilitate voice calls between users
• To display contact names and call context
• To improve app performance and user experience
• To send important service notifications
• To provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Local Storage: Contact information is stored only on your device
• Firebase Cloud: User profiles and call metadata are stored in Google Firebase
• Encryption: All voice calls use WebRTC peer-to-peer encryption

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your contacts with anyone
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Record or store your voice conversations

5.2 We MAY Share Data:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or the safety of users
• With service providers (Google Firebase) under strict confidentiality

6. Permissions We Request

• RECORD_AUDIO: Essential for voice calling functionality
• READ_CONTACTS: To display your contacts within the app
• CALL_PHONE: For emergency dialing features
• INTERNET: Required for call signaling and data sync
• CAMERA: Reserved for future video calling (currently unused)
• MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: To manage call audio routing
• WAKE_LOCK: To keep calls active when screen is off

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Correct: Update incorrect information
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions at any time through device settings

8. Children's Privacy

TatCall is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication, database, and cloud storage
• WebRTC: For peer-to-peer voice calling

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.

12. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

14. Consent

By using TatCall, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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