MatchCam- Privacy Policy
MatchCam Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 26, 2025
1. Introduction
At MatchCam, we prioritize your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our video chat app. By using MatchCam, you consent to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
A. Data You Provide
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Registration:
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Google Login: Email address, profile name (optional profile picture).
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Guest Login: Nickname, optional gender, and date of birth.
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User-Generated Content (UGC): Temporary video/audio call recordings (deleted within 24 hours unless required for legal or moderation purposes).
Registration:
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Google Login: Email address, profile name (optional profile picture).
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Guest Login: Nickname, optional gender, and date of birth.
User-Generated Content (UGC): Temporary video/audio call recordings (deleted within 24 hours unless required for legal or moderation purposes).
B. Automatic Data Collection
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Device Information: IP address, device model, operating system, Advertising ID, and network details.
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Usage Data: Call duration, timestamps, crash reports, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: IP address, device model, operating system, Advertising ID, and network details.
Usage Data: Call duration, timestamps, crash reports, and interaction patterns.
3. How We Use Your Data
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Core Functionality: Enable video calls, troubleshoot issues, and improve app performance.
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Safety & Moderation: Review UGC to prevent abuse, harassment, or illegal activity.
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Advertising: Deliver non-personalized ads via Google AdMob (linked to your Advertising ID).
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Legal Compliance: Respond to court orders, fraud investigations, or threats to user safety.
Core Functionality: Enable video calls, troubleshoot issues, and improve app performance.
Safety & Moderation: Review UGC to prevent abuse, harassment, or illegal activity.
Advertising: Deliver non-personalized ads via Google AdMob (linked to your Advertising ID).
Legal Compliance: Respond to court orders, fraud investigations, or threats to user safety.
4. Data Sharing
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Service Providers:
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Google Firebase: For user authentication and analytics.
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Ad Networks: Display ads (no personal data sold to third parties).
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Legal Requirements: Disclose data only if legally obligated (e.g., court orders, child safety concerns).
Service Providers:
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Google Firebase: For user authentication and analytics.
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Ad Networks: Display ads (no personal data sold to third parties).
Legal Requirements: Disclose data only if legally obligated (e.g., court orders, child safety concerns).
5. Data Retention & Security
Retention Periods
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Account Data: Deleted immediately upon account removal (see Section 7).
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UGC: Deleted within 24 hours (retained longer only for legal/moderation).
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Usage Logs: Anonymized after 90 days.
Account Data: Deleted immediately upon account removal (see Section 7).
UGC: Deleted within 24 hours (retained longer only for legal/moderation).
Usage Logs: Anonymized after 90 days.
Security Measures
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Encryption: End-to-end encryption for live video/audio streams.
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Protocols: HTTPS/TLS for data transmission.
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Audits: Regular security reviews and strict access controls.
Encryption: End-to-end encryption for live video/audio streams.
Protocols: HTTPS/TLS for data transmission.
Audits: Regular security reviews and strict access controls.
6. Your Privacy Rights
A. Access & Deletion
Request access to or deletion of your data via Settings > Account or email tux.officialapps@gmail.com.
B. Opt-Out Options
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Ads: Reset your Advertising ID (Android: Google Settings > Ads).
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Permissions: Disable camera/microphone access via device settings.
Ads: Reset your Advertising ID (Android: Google Settings > Ads).
Permissions: Disable camera/microphone access via device settings.
C. Legal Rights
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GDPR (EU Users): Request data portability or file complaints with your local authority.
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CCPA (California): Request disclosure of data categories or deletion.
GDPR (EU Users): Request data portability or file complaints with your local authority.
CCPA (California): Request disclosure of data categories or deletion.
7. Account Deletion
Process:
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Go to Profile > Settings > Account Settings > Delete Account.
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Confirm permanent deletion (irreversible after 7 days for Google users).
Go to Profile > Settings > Account Settings > Delete Account.
Confirm permanent deletion (irreversible after 7 days for Google users).
Post-Deletion:
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Guest accounts can be recreated anytime.
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Google accounts enter a 7-day cooling period before permanent erasure.
Guest accounts can be recreated anytime.
Google accounts enter a 7-day cooling period before permanent erasure.
8. Children’s Privacy
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Age Restriction: MatchCam is not intended for users under 18.
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Parental Control: Contact us immediately if a minor uses the app.
Age Restriction: MatchCam is not intended for users under 18.
Parental Control: Contact us immediately if a minor uses the app.
9. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed globally, including outside your country. We ensure compliance with:
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GDPR: Use EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
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CCPA: Honor California resident rights.
10. Policy Updates
We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app alerts. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy requests, questions, or reporting violations:
Email: tux.officialapps@gmail.com