Privacy policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Anybody ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our anonymous chat application.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:
- Phone number (for account creation and verification only)
- Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay - we do not store card details)
- Device information (device type, OS version, app version)

Usage Information:
- Chat mode preferences
- Language preferences
- Voice message usage
- Subscription status
- In-app activity and features used

Anonymous Data:
- Chat logs (temporarily stored for moderation purposes only)
- Voice messages (stored temporarily, deleted after chat ends)
- User reports and safety flags

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our chat services
- Match you with other users based on language and chat mode
- Process premium subscriptions and payments
- Send voice messages and enable app features
- Moderate content and ensure community safety
- Improve user experience and app functionality
- Send important notifications (payment confirmations, account updates)
- Comply with legal obligations

We DO NOT:
- Share your phone number with other users
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for advertising purposes outside the app
- Store your conversations permanently

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

- Razorpay & Apple In-App Purchase: Payment processing (secure payment gateways)
- Cloud Services: Firebase/AWS for app infrastructure
- Analytics: Anonymous usage data for app improvement
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure payment processing through Razorpay PCI-DSS compliance
- Regular security audits
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Automatic deletion of chat logs after matches end

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request data deletion (delete account anytime)
- Opt-out of promotional communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request data portability
- File complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected]

6. Data Retention  
- Account data: Stored while account is active
- Chat logs: Automatically deleted after match ends or within 24 hours
- Voice messages: Deleted immediately after delivery
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)  Deleted Accounts
- 90-Day Retention Policy:  When you permanently delete your account through the app:
- You will be immediately logged out and cannot access the app
- Your data will be RETAINED for 90 DAYS (3 months) for:  
- Legal compliance & law enforcement requests  
- Financial reconciliation (pending withdrawals, refunds, TDS reporting)
 - Fraud prevention & dispute resolution
 - Anti-abuse measures (preventing banned users from recreating accounts)  
Data retained includes:
- Profile information (name, age, country)
- Transaction history & financial records
- Referral earnings & payment details
- KYC documents (if submitted)
- Match history & game records
- Phone number & account identifiers
 Important notes:
- Chat messages are NOT stored during this retention period
- After 90 days, ALL your data will be AUTOMATICALLY & PERMANENTLY DELETED from our servers
- During the 90-day retention period:
 - Your data will NOT be used for marketing  
- Your data will NOT be sold to third parties  
- Data is retained ONLY for legal/financial obligations
- You CANNOT recover your account after deletion

7. Children's Privacy

Anybody is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from minors under 18. If we discover a minor is using our service, we will immediately delete their account and data.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking technologies:
- Session cookies for login authentication
- Analytics cookies for app performance (anonymous)
- No third-party advertising cookies

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in India. If transferred internationally, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses and security measures.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with:
Our app integrates with:
- Razorpay & Apple In-App Purchase (payment processing)
- Firebase (app infrastructure) - see Google Privacy Policy
- We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified through:
- In-app notification
- Email to registered users
- Updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, questions, or requests:

Email: [email protected]
Business Name: Anybody
Address: [city center complex, Vidyanagara Road, Honnakatte, Kulai, Mangalore
Pincode 57519]

Response time: Within 7 business days

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/Indian Law)

We process data based on:
- Consent: You agree when creating account
- Contract: Necessary to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: Payment records, safety compliance
- Legitimate Interest: App improvement, fraud prevention

14. Your Consent

By using Anybody, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our data practices.

Effective Date: October 17, 2025

 

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