Privacy Policy

Welcome to SecureConnect. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Summary: SecureConnect collects your phone number for account verification, and with your permission, may access your contacts, camera, microphone, and location to provide messaging, calling, and location sharing features. We use third-party services for SMS verification, payments, and advertising.

Data We Collect

The following table describes all data collected by SecureConnect, as required by the Apple App Store:

Data Type Purpose Linked to You
Phone Number Account registration and identity verification via SMS Yes
Display Name Profile personalization and identification by other users Yes
Photos and Videos Sharing media in messages and status updates Yes
Audio Data Voice messages and voice/video calls Yes
Messages Sending and receiving text communications Yes
Contacts Finding friends who use SecureConnect (optional, with permission) Yes
Precise Location Location sharing feature (optional, VIP feature, with permission) Yes
User ID Account identification and service functionality Yes
Device ID (Push Token) Sending push notifications for messages and calls Yes
Purchase History Managing VIP subscriptions and ad-free purchases Yes
Advertising Data Displaying personalized advertisements (via Google AdMob) No

How We Use Your Information

Account and Authentication

Core Messaging Features

Social Features

Notifications

Payments and Subscriptions

Advertising

Data Security

SecureConnect is designed with security in mind. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services:

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help operate our app. Each has their own privacy policy:

Twilio

Used for SMS verification codes and virtual phone numbers. Twilio Privacy Policy

Stripe / Apple In-App Purchases

Used for secure payment processing for VIP subscriptions. Stripe Privacy Policy | Apple Privacy Policy

Google AdMob

Used for displaying advertisements to non-VIP users. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for ad personalization. Google Privacy Policy

Google Cloud Storage

Used for storing media files (photos, videos) that you share. Google Cloud Privacy Notice

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data:

Children's Privacy

SecureConnect is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date below. Your continued use of SecureConnect after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

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