Privacy Policy for Tae Times

Effective Date: September 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Tae Times (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information when you use the App.

This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the privacy requirements of the Apple App Store.

2. Information We Collect

• Required: Email address
• Optional: Name, big area name (kommun), interests, avatar image
• User content: Messages and file attachments shared in public chat forums or 1:1 messaging

All optional information is provided voluntarily by users to create profiles and participate in chat and community features.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Enable communication between users in chat forums and private messages
• Display optional profile information to other users
• Provide access to content created by the app creator and their friends
• Respond to user inquiries or support requests

We do not use your data for tracking, advertising, remarketing, or analytics purposes. We process your data only for the purposes stated in this policy and never for marketing or advertising without your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Services

• GetStream Chat – enables chat messaging and file attachments
• Firebase Realtime Database & Firebase Messaging – stores user data and handles app notifications
• RevenueCat – manages subscription status and purchase validation

These services are used solely to provide core app functionality. We do not allow them to use data for advertising or tracking purposes.

5. Data Storage and Retention

• User data is stored in Firebase Realtime Database and GetStream Chat backend systems.
• Data is retained only as long as the user account exists.
• When a user deletes their account, associated personal data is deleted from our systems.

6. User Rights (GDPR)

• Access your data: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Data deletion: You may delete your account, and all associated data will be removed permanently.
• Correction: You may update or correct optional profile information at any time.
• Withdraw consent: You may choose not to provide optional information or delete it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address below.

7. Age Restrictions

The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. All content is friendly, respectful, and appropriate for general audiences.

8. Payments and Subscriptions

The App offers optional paid subscriptions that provide access to premium features.

All payments are processed through the Apple App Store. We do not collect or store any payment information.

Subscription details, including pricing and duration, are managed by Apple. Users can manage or cancel their subscriptions at any time through their Apple ID account settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected here with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@taetimes.com