Strangy - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Strangy – Random Video Chat ("Strangy", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Your Agreement

By using the Strangy app, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this document carefully to understand how we handle your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we may collect:

Name – Your display name from Google account
Google Account ID – Unique identifier for your account
Profile Photo – Your profile picture (if available)
Email address – Only if provided by Google and necessary for account recovery

This information is used to create and manage your account and provide a personalized experience.

2.2 Profile Information

When setting up your profile, we may collect:

Gender – To help with matching preferences
Age – For age-appropriate matching
Country – For regional matching
Language – To connect you with users who speak your language
Profile photo – To help others recognize you

This information helps improve user matching and overall experience.

2.3 Device Information

We may collect limited device information such as:

Device model – To ensure compatibility
Operating system version – For troubleshooting
App version – To provide appropriate features
Network connection status – To optimize video quality

This helps us maintain app performance, security, and provide better support.

2.4 Camera and Microphone

Strangy uses:

Camera – For video chat functionality
Microphone – For audio during video calls

Video & Audio Privacy

Video and audio streams are transmitted using WebRTC and are not stored on our servers. Your conversations are peer-to-peer and end when you disconnect.

2.5 Location Information (Optional)

If you enable the Nearby Matching feature, the app may access your approximate location to match you with nearby users.

Location Privacy

Your exact location is never shared with other users. Only approximate proximity is used for matching purposes. You can disable this feature at any time in settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create and manage user accounts – So you can log in and use our service
Enable random video chat matching – Connect you with appropriate users
Improve app performance – Fix bugs and enhance features
Prevent abuse and fraud – Keep our community safe
Provide customer support – Respond to your questions and issues
Personalize your experience – Show relevant content and matches

No Data Selling

We do not use your information for advertising purposes or sell it to third parties. Your data is only used to provide and improve the Strangy service.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your trust is important to us.

Your information may only be shared:

With service providers – That help operate the app (hosting, analytics, customer support)
When required by law – To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
To protect safety – If necessary to prevent harm or illegal activities
During video chats – Your video/audio is shared only with the person you're connected with

Third-Party Services

Strangy uses trusted third-party services for authentication (Google Sign-In) and infrastructure. These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information:

Secure authentication – Google Sign-In with OAuth 2.0
Encrypted network communication – All data transmitted via HTTPS/WSS
Secure servers and databases – With access controls and monitoring
Regular security reviews – We audit our code and infrastructure
Data minimization – We only collect what we need

Important Note

No system can guarantee absolute security. While we implement strong protections, we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your device secure.

6. User Reporting and Safety

Users may report inappropriate behavior within the app using the reporting feature.

Reports help us:

Review abusive users and take appropriate action
Maintain a safe and respectful community
Enforce app policies and terms of service
Improve moderation systems

Reporting Process

When you report a user, we may review chat logs, timestamps, and other relevant information to investigate the issue. Reported users may be warned or banned from the platform.

7. Children's Privacy

Strangy is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that a user under 18 is using our app, we will take steps to delete their account and information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

Age Verification

We may implement age verification measures to ensure compliance with this policy. Users found to be under 18 will be banned from the platform.

8. Data Retention

We retain user information only as long as necessary to:

Maintain your account – As long as your account is active
Provide services – To deliver the Strangy experience
Comply with legal obligations – Tax, regulatory, or legal requirements
Resolve disputes – If there are ongoing issues
Enforce agreements – To protect our rights

Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion at any time. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our active databases within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.

To request deletion, email us at support@ashparx.com with "Delete My Account" in the subject line.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or features.

When we make material changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
We may notify you through the app or via email (if you've provided it)
Significant changes will be highlighted

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Strangy after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Strangy Privacy Policy