Privacy Policy

kliq ("we," "us," or "our") is a private social app built for small, trusted circles. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using kliq you agree to this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Account information — your name and profile photo, provided when you sign in with Apple or Google.
• Profile content — a display name and optional status message you set inside the app.
• Messages and media — text messages, photos, and videos you send inside a kliq. These are stored on our servers to deliver them to other members.

Information collected automatically

• Device identifiers — push notification tokens (APNs for iOS, FCM for Android) used solely to deliver notifications.
• Usage data — basic app activity such as when you last opened the app, message count, and which kliqs you belong to. We use this to power in-app features like reputation tiers and effect unlocks.
• Log data — crash reports and error logs that help us diagnose technical issues. These may include device type, OS version, and app version.

Information we do not collect

• We do not collect your precise location.
• We do not access your contacts, microphone, or camera without your explicit action (e.g. sending a photo).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and deliver the kliq service — messages, notifications, group membership.
• To personalize your experience — display name, avatar, reputation effects.
• To improve the app — diagnosing bugs and understanding how features are used in aggregate.
• To enforce our Terms of Service and keep the platform safe.
• To develop and improve our products, features, and services, including future commercial offerings.
• To analyze usage patterns and trends in aggregate to inform product and business decisions.
• To facilitate monetization models we may introduce, such as premium features, partnerships, or advertising. We will notify you before implementing any material change to how your data is used for commercial purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other kliq members — your name and photo are visible to members of kliqs you belong to. Messages you send are visible to all members of that kliq.
• Service providers — we use Supabase (database and authentication), Apple (Sign In with Apple), Google (Sign In with Google, Firebase Cloud Messaging), and Cloudflare (CDN/edge) to operate the service. These providers access your data only as needed to perform their services.
• Business and analytics partners — we may share aggregated or de-identified data with partners for analytics, research, or business purposes. This data cannot reasonably be used to identify you individually.
• Future commercial purposes — we may in the future use or share data in connection with advertising, sponsored content, or other commercial features. We will update this policy and notify you before doing so.
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users or the public.
• Business transfers — if kliq is acquired, merged, or its assets are transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a materially different privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. Messages are stored to deliver them to group members and remain accessible to kliq members until deleted.

When you delete your account, we delete your profile, remove you from all kliqs, and purge your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and correction — you can view and update your display name and photo in the app at any time.
• Notifications — you can disable push notifications through your device settings or mute individual kliqs inside the app.
• Account deletion — you can request deletion of your account and data by contacting us at the address below. We will process your request within 30 days.
• California residents (CCPA) — you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of sale (we do not sell data). Contact us to exercise these rights.
• EEA/UK residents (GDPR) — you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Children's Privacy

kliq is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (TLS), authenticated database access, and row-level security policies. No system is perfectly secure — if you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Services

kliq uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Supabase — database, authentication, and storage
• Apple — Sign In with Apple, APNs push notifications
• Google — Sign In with Google, Firebase Cloud Messaging

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. For significant changes, we will notify you through the app. Continued use of kliq after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us