Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 May 2025

Gossip ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Gossip mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, optional profile photo, and any details you voluntarily provide.
• Payment Information: In-app purchases are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play; we do not store full payment credentials.
• Usage Data: Features you use, interactions within the App, and analytics identifiers.
• Device Information: Device model, operating-system version, language, time zone, IP address, and advertising identifiers.
• Support Communications: Content of messages you send to our support team.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App.
• Personalize and improve your experience.
• Process transactions and send transactional communications.
• Respond to comments and questions, and provide user support.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers who perform services for us (hosting, analytics, customer support) and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Law Enforcement or Regulators when required by applicable law, subpoena, or court order.
• Successors in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal data, and to request data portability. To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].

6. Security

We follow industry-standard safeguards to protect your information; however, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than where you reside; we take steps to ensure an appropriate level of protection.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the App or other appropriate channels.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].