Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Foviox. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please discontinue use of the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you authenticate using Google or Apple Sign-In services, we collect:

• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your profile picture (avatar)
• Your unique Apple or Google user identifier

2.2 Content & Communications

We process and store content generated during your use of the platform:

• Uploaded media files (photos and videos)
• Captions, posts, and associated text
• Interactive tags and links added to posts
• Direct and group chat messages and media
• Comments, likes, and saved content

2.3 Usage & Technical Data

We automatically collect operational data to maintain service quality:

• In-app activity metrics (views, interactions, feature usage)
• In-app search queries
• Application crash logs and performance analytics
• Device specifications (model, operating system version, push notification tokens)

3. How We Use Your Information

Collected data is used strictly to deliver and improve core application services:

• To maintain, secure, and operate the platform
• To enable user-to-user communication (chats and social interactions)
• To support interactive Link Tags on visual media
• To validate external URLs against a domain whitelist for safety
• To diagnose technical errors and improve user experience
• To deliver system notifications when enabled

4. Data Sharing & External Links

4.1 Public Content

Public posts, uploaded media, and link tags are visible to other users. Private chat messages are restricted strictly to conversation participants.

4.2 Infrastructure Partners

We rely on Firebase (Google LLC) for secure backend infrastructure, including authentication, database management (Cloud Firestore), file storage, analytics, and push notifications.

4.3 Whitelist Link Verification

External links embedded in post tags navigate outside the app. All links are strictly validated against a pre-approved domain whitelist to protect users from malicious or unauthorized content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security safeguards:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS protocols)
• Protected cloud database architecture
• Strict internal data access controls

6. User Rights & Account Deletion

You maintain full control over your personal data:

• Account Deletion: You may permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time directly within the app settings (Settings > Delete Account).
• Data Access: You can request details of stored personal data by contacting support.
• Notifications: Push notifications can be toggled on or off at any time via system settings.

For privacy inquiries, contact us at fovioxteam@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as your account remains active. Upon account deletion, the following data is permanently purged from active databases:

• Account credentials and profile details
• Posts, photos, and videos
• Chat histories and direct messages
• Interactions, comments, and likes

8. Children's Privacy

Foviox does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected by an updated revision date at the top of this document.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our support team:

• Email: fovioxteam@gmail.com
• Application: Foviox