Privacy Policy - MebhaTalkz

1. Introduction

Welcome to MebhaTalkz ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our language learning application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:

Account Information: This includes your unique name, display name, and email address (used for login and password recovery).
Profile Details: Native language, languages you are learning, age, gender, country, and bio.
Profile Pictures: If you choose to upload an avatar.
Encryption Keys: Public keys are stored on our server to facilitate End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). Your private keys are stored locally on your device.
Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with the app, including messages, chat settings, and friend connections, solely to provide the service.
Age Confirmation: We verify that you are 18 years of age or older during registration.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services:

To Operate the App: To allow you to create accounts, send messages, and find language partners.
To Maintain Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse.
To Improve Services: To analyze usage trends and optimize the user experience.

4. Data Security (End-to-End Encryption)

MebhaTalkz uses End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) for your messages. This means that messages are encrypted on your device and can only be decrypted by the recipient. We cannot read your messages even if we wanted to.

However, metadata (like who is chatting with whom) may be stored on our servers to facilitate the connection.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use "Cookies" (small text files stored on your device) and Local Storage to:

Keep you logged in.
Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode).
Store your E2EE encryption keys securely on your device.

6. Google Authentication

We use Google Sign-In to verify your identity. We may receive your email address and name from Google to create your account. We do not store your Google password.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Identification Information to others. We only share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent (e.g., displaying your public profile to other users).
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders).
To protect our rights (e.g., preventing fraud).

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your data.
Correction: Update your profile information at any time.
Deletion: Request the permanent deletion of your account and data. This can be done via the app settings or by contacting us.
Data Portability: Export your data (upon request).

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: noreply@mebhatalkz.com

Website: https://mebhatalkz.com