Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 15, 2024

Welcome to Arthivio ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and secure experience when using our teen chat application and visiting our website at https://arthivio.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

1.1 Personal Information

• Registration Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, password, email address, date of birth, and gender.
• Profile Information: Information you provide in your user profile, such as profile pictures, bio, interests, and other personal details you choose to share.
• Communications: Messages, comments, posts, and other content you create or share through our Services.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including its model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, mobile network information, and browser type.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Services, such as the features you engage with, the time and duration of your activities, and other analytics data.
• Location Information: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your geographical location.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services;
• Create and manage your account;
• Process transactions and send related information;
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts;
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests;
• Provide customer support;
• Personalize your experience;
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services;
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities;
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and others;
• Comply with legal requirements and industry standards.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We may share the information we collect in various ways, including:

• With Other Users: Information you post or share through our Services (such as your public profile, posts, and comments) will be available to other users according to your privacy settings.
• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who perform services on our behalf.
• For Legal Purposes: We may share information in response to a legal process, to protect our rights, or as otherwise required by law.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information;
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information;
• The right to data portability;
• The right to withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent;
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

You can exercise many of these rights through your account settings. For other requests, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are specifically designed for teenagers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the email provided below, and we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside India and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to India and process it there.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

10. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our Services. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you use our Services and also allows us to improve our Services.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us