Privacy and Policy

# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** February 9, 2026
**App:** SpeechApp
**Website:** https://speechs.ws
**Contact:** vn995550007653@gmail.com

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## 1. Introduction

SpeechApp ("we", "our", "the app") is a social platform for real-time video battles, debates, messaging, and video challenges. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using SpeechApp, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

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## 2. Data We Collect

### 2.1 Account Information
- Username
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form on the server)

### 2.2 Profile Information
- Profile picture (avatar)
- Bio/description
- Battle statistics (wins, losses)

### 2.3 User-Generated Content
- Live video and audio streams during battles
- Battle recordings
- Video challenges
- Chat messages
- Comments on battles

### 2.4 Social & Relationship Data
- Friends and enemies lists
- Followers and subscriptions
- Battle invitations and requests
- Block list

### 2.5 Device Information
- Device model and name
- Operating system and version
- Unique device identifier (Android ID or iOS identifierForVendor)
- App version and build number
- Push notification token (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

### 2.6 Usage Data
- Battle history and results
- Notification history
- Search queries (profile search)

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## 3. Data We Do NOT Collect

- Location data
- Phone number
- Contacts or address book
- Calendar data
- Health or fitness data
- Browsing history
- Data from other apps on your device

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## 4. How We Use Your Data

| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and authentication | Email, username, password |
| Displaying your profile to other users | Username, avatar, bio, battle stats |
| Real-time video battles | Camera, microphone streams |
| Messaging | Chat messages, user profiles |
| Push notifications | FCM token, device info |
| Battle matchmaking and history | Battle data, user profiles |
| Social features (friends, followers) | Relationship data |
| App improvements and bug fixes | Device info, app version |

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## 5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| **Firebase Cloud Messaging** (Google) | Push notifications | FCM token, notification metadata |
| **LiveKit** | Real-time video/audio streaming | Audio/video streams, participant identifiers |

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or crash reporting services.

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## 6. Data Storage and Security

- Your data is stored on our servers at `api.speechs.ws`
- Video/audio streams are transmitted via encrypted WebRTC connections (`wss://rtc.speechs.ws`)
- WebSocket connections use secure protocols (`wss://`)
- Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device
- Chat messages are cached locally with a short-lived cache (3 minutes)
- Profile data is cached locally with a short-lived cache (10 minutes)

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## 7. Data Retention

- Your account data is retained as long as your account is active
- Battle recordings are stored on our servers until deleted
- Chat messages are stored as long as the conversation exists
- Cached data on your device is temporary and cleared automatically
- Upon account deletion, your personal data is removed from our servers

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## 8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- **Access** your personal data through your profile page
- **Edit** your username, avatar, bio, and password in Settings
- **Delete** your account and associated data (Settings → Delete Account)
- **Block** other users to prevent them from contacting you
- **Control** push notifications through your device settings

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## 9. Children's Privacy

SpeechApp is rated 12+ and is not intended for children under 12 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If we discover that a child under 12 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

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## 10. Camera and Microphone

SpeechApp requires camera and microphone access exclusively for participating in live video battles. These permissions are requested only when you join a battle as a participant. Video and audio streams are transmitted in real time and are not recorded without your knowledge.

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## 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by other appropriate means. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the latest revision was made.

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## 12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

**Email:** vn995550007653@gmail.com
**Website:** https://speechs.ws