Privacy Policy for Plotchat

Last Updated: June 04, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Plotchat ("Plotchat", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Plotchat, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Plotchat, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Such as your email address, phone number, username, password (stored in hashed form), and basic profile details (e.g., display name, profile picture, bio).
• Content You Provide: Messages, posts, images, stories, and other content you create, upload, or share through the Service.
• Contact and Social Information: Information about your connections, conversations, and interactions with other users in Plotchat.
• Usage and Device Information: Information about how you use the Service, including app activity, features you use, timestamps, IP address, device identifiers, device type, operating system, app version, and crash logs.
• Location Information (if you allow it): Approximate or precise location data derived from your device (such as GPS, Wi‑Fi, or mobile network data), when you grant location permissions for features that may use your location.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We and our partners may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies on our website or in web-based parts of the Service to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with Plotchat.
• Third-Party Information: Information we receive from third-party services you choose to connect with Plotchat (for example, sign‑in providers or analytics/advertising partners).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Creating, managing, and securing your account.
• Providing core features such as chats, posts, stories, notifications, and social interactions.
• Personalizing your experience (for example, suggested content or connections).
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the performance and reliability of the Service.
• Monitoring usage, detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or misuse.
• Serving and measuring advertisements and promotional content.
• Sending important communications, such as security alerts, service updates, or policy changes.
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms and policies.

3. User-Generated Content and Moderation

Our app allows users to create and share content. To maintain a safe environment:

• Users can report content they find inappropriate or abusive.
• We may collect and store reports, including user IDs and reasons for reporting.
• We may review, remove content, and suspend or ban users who violate our policies.
• Users can block other users, and this information may be stored to improve user experience.

This data is used solely to ensure the safety and integrity of the platform.

4. Advertising & Analytics

We may work with third-party partners to provide analytics and advertising services. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Service and other apps and websites.

• Advertising (e.g., Google AdMob): We use advertising networks, such as Google AdMob, to show ads within the app. These services may collect device information, advertising identifiers, IP address, and usage data to provide personalized or non‑personalized ads in accordance with their own privacy policies.
• Sponsored Posts (our paid ads): Plotchat may display sponsored posts that are created and paid for by advertisers. Sponsored posts are only shown after successful payment and after the advertiser has agreed to our applicable terms and any advertising guidelines presented during the purchase process. Payment for sponsored posts is final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law.
• Analytics (e.g., Firebase Analytics): We may use analytics tools to understand how users engage with Plotchat, so we can improve features, performance, and user experience.

You can typically control certain ad personalization options through your device settings (such as "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android).

5. How We Share Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Information you choose to share (such as messages, posts, profile information, and reactions) is visible to other users according to your settings and the nature of the feature.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (for example, hosting, storage, analytics, advertising, and customer support). These providers are only allowed to use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal and Safety: When we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to protect the rights, property, or safety of Plotchat, our users, or others; or to detect and address fraud, security, or technical issues.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction. If such a transfer occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the new entity continues to protect your information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Storage, Security & Retention

Plotchat stores data using secure infrastructure and services, including, but not limited to, Firebase and other cloud providers. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal data for as long as it is necessary to provide the Service, meet legitimate business needs (such as maintaining account records), and comply with applicable legal obligations. We may anonymize or aggregate information so that it no longer identifies you.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights over your information, such as:

• Accessing, updating, or correcting your account information within the app.
• Deleting certain content you have posted, where the app provides that capability.
• Requesting that we delete your account and associated personal data (subject to certain legal or legitimate business exceptions).
• Controlling device permissions (such as camera, photos, microphone, or location) via your device settings. Revoking permissions may impact certain features of Plotchat.
• Opting out of certain marketing communications by following the instructions in those communications, where applicable.

To exercise any rights that are not available directly in the app, you may contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Plotchat is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Plotchat may process and store information on servers located in various countries. By using the Service, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside of your own, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as in-app notifications or emails). Your continued use of Plotchat after the changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: katsbrendan@gmail.com