Effective Date: 3 May 2025

At Loopin & Chatin, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use the Loopin mobile or web application (“App”).

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

Name, email address, username, phone number (if provided)

Profile picture and bio

Login credentials (securely stored)

b. Content and Activity

Posts, comments, photos, videos, messages

Likes, follows, saved content, and interactions with other users

Reports or feedback you submit

c. Device & Usage Data

IP address, browser type, device type

App usage data (e.g., time spent, features used)

Location data (if you grant permission)

d. Camera and Media Access

When you grant permission, we may access your device’s camera to allow features such as taking or uploading profile pictures, posting photos/videos, or using in-app camera-based features.

e. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, analyze trends, and personalize content.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Provide and improve Loopin’s features and functionality

Personalize content and recommendations

Communicate with you, including updates and customer support

Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure community safety

Analyze app usage and enhance user experience

Enable media features, such as photo or video capture and sharing, through access to your device’s camera (with permission)

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information:

With service providers who help operate our platform (e.g., cloud storage, analytics)

To comply with legal obligations or requests from law enforcement

To protect Loopin, our users, or others in cases of suspected fraud or safety threats

With your consent or at your direction

4. User-Generated Content
Your posts, comments, and profile information may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings. You are responsible for the content you share.

5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed for legal and operational purposes. You may delete your account at any time via the settings menu.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your country, you may have rights to:

Access and correct your personal information

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent or object to certain data uses

To make a request, please contact us at [Insert Email].

7. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy
Loopin is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you within the app or by email. Continued use of Loopin means you agree to the updated policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: info@rippledevops.com