🔒 Privacy Policy
LingoChat — Multilingual Messaging Application
Effective Date: February 24, 20261Introduction
Welcome to LingoChat ("we," "our," or "us"), developed by Saddam developer. LingoChat is a multilingual messaging application that enables users to communicate across language barriers with real-time AI-powered translation.
2Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation, authentication, password recovery |
| Username & display name | Profile identification |
| Password | Secure account access (stored as hash, never plain text) |
| Profile photo | User profile display |
| Phone number (optional) | Profile information, visible per your settings |
| Date of birth (optional) | Profile information, visible per your settings |
| Gender (optional) | Profile information |
| Country & city (optional) | Profile information |
| Bio (optional) | Personal description |
| Preferred language | Interface localization and translation |
| Messages & media | Core messaging functionality |
2.2 Automatically Collected
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device token (FCM) | Push notifications delivery |
| Online status & last seen | Showing availability to contacts |
| App usage data | Improving app performance |
| Crash logs | Bug fixing and stability improvement |
2.3 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple or Google. We do not store any credit card or financial information.
3How We Use Your Information
- Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account
- Messaging: Delivering messages between users
- Translation: AI-powered translation via OpenAI services
- Notifications: Push notifications for messages and updates
- Support: Responding to inquiries and support requests
- Safety: Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
4AI Translation & Third-Party Services
LingoChat uses OpenAI's API for message translation. When auto-translate is enabled, your message content is sent to OpenAI for processing. We do not use your messages to train AI models.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Backend, auth, database | Account data, messages |
| Firebase (FCM) | Push notifications | Device token |
| OpenAI | Message translation | Message text (when auto-translate on) |
| Apple / Google | In-app purchases | Purchase confirmations only |
5Data Storage & Security
- Encryption: All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
- Authentication: JWT-based with secure token management
- Row-Level Security: Users can only access their own data
- Password Security: Hashed with bcrypt
- Infrastructure: Supabase (SOC 2 Type II compliant)
6Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Data may be shared only with:
- Other users: Profile info visible per your privacy settings
- Service providers: Third-party services listed in Section 4
- Legal requirements: If required by law or legal process
7Your Rights & Controls
- Access & Correction: Edit your profile anytime in the App
- Privacy Settings: Control visibility of phone and date of birth
- Translation Control: Enable or disable auto-translate
- Block Users: Block any user from contacting you
- Account Deletion: Settings → Security → Delete Account. All data permanently removed.
8Data Retention
- Your profile data is permanently deleted when you delete your account
- Messages are removed from our servers
- Wallet and transaction history are deleted
- Some anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytics
9Children's Privacy
LingoChat is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child provided us data, contact us immediately.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by posting the new policy within the App and updating the "Effective Date." Continued use constitutes acceptance.
11Contact Us
- Developer: Saddam developer
- Email: info@lingochat.uz
- Personal: lingolink1422@gmail.com
- In-App Support: Settings → Help Center