Runchat Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to RunChat ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and secure user experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App") and our related services.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account information (e.g., email address)
Content you create, upload, or share through the App (including text and images)
Communications you have with us and other users through the App

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (e.g., device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
Log information (e.g., IP address, access times, app activity)
Usage information (e.g., features used, content viewed)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, maintaining, and improving our App and services
Developing new products and features
Personalizing your experience
Communicating with you about our App and services
Analyzing usage patterns and trends
Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
Complying with legal obligations

3.1 Limited Use of Google User Data

When you grant our App access to your Google account data, we adhere to these strict limitations:

We only use this data to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominently displayed in our App
We only transfer this data:
- To provide or improve App features with your explicit consent
- For security purposes (e.g., investigating abuse)
- To comply with applicable laws
- In case of a merger/acquisition (with your prior consent)
Our staff can only read your data:
- With your explicit consent for specific content
- For security purposes
- To comply with applicable laws
We never:
- Sell or transfer your Google user data to third parties
- Use your data for advertising purposes
- Use your data for credit assessment or lending decisions

4. Data Storage and Access

4.1 Cloud Storage

All runchats, including text and images, created through our App are stored on our cloud servers.

4.2 Default Accessibility

By default, the content you create is accessible to other users of the App. You can adjust your privacy settings to control the visibility of your content.

4.3 Right to Access and Delete Data

You have the right to access your personal data that we hold and to request that we delete it. To exercise this right, please contact us at support@runchat.app.

5. Data Usage for Product Improvement

We may use the data collected through the App to improve our products and services. For Google user data, this is strictly limited to improving user-facing features that are prominent in our App's interface and only with your explicit consent.

6. Third-Party Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer service.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. User API keys are encrypted to ensure the security of your account and data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

9. Your Choices

You can choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use some features of the App. You can also adjust your privacy settings within the App to control the visibility of your content.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

12. Google API Services

If you choose to connect your Google account to our App, our use of information from Google APIs will adhere to Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. You can review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.