Based ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our chat app, "Based" (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, username, and phone number.

• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional profile information, including a profile picture, status, and bio.

Message Data

• Chat History: We may collect and store the content of your messages, including text, images, videos, and files that you send or receive through the app.

• Attachments: If you send images, videos, or documents, these may be stored temporarily on our servers for delivery.

Device and Usage Data

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the app, including the device type, operating system, IP address, and unique device identifiers.

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, such as your activity within the app, features you use, and time spent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the functionality of the App.

• To personalize your experience within the App (e.g., customizing recommendations, chat features).

• To send you notifications about your account, messages, or other updates related to the app.

• To analyze usage trends and improve the performance and security of the app.

• To communicate with you, including responding to support requests or addressing your inquiries.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve the App (e.g., hosting, data storage, analytics, and customer support).

• With Other Users: When you send a message or share content, it may be visible to the recipients or other users depending on the nature of the interaction.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to legal processes, such as a subpoena, court order, or governmental request.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the services you requested. If you wish to delete your account, you can do so through the app settings, and we will delete your personal information, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information at any time through the app settings.

• Delete Your Account: You can delete your account and all associated data by following the instructions in the app settings.

• Opt-out of Notifications: You can choose to stop receiving notifications at any time through your app settings.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]
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