March 24, 2026 (Today)
Updated data retention timelines for EU users; added clarification on CCPA opt-out process; strengthened statement of "multiple annual updates" across all policy sections.
January 30, 2026
Initial policy launch; aligned with GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA requirements; established quarterly update cycle for privacy practices.
Scheduled Next Update: April 24, 2026
Review of targeted advertising practices; update to security measure disclosures; expansion of user privacy rights documentation.
Kischat ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy governs our collection, use, disclosure, potential sale, retention, and protection of your information when you access or use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively the "Service"). By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to the data practices outlined in this document, which complies with global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, PIPA, and CPA.
Critical Update Commitment: Kischat maintains a proactive, frequent update schedule for this Privacy Policy—we will update this document multiple times within a single calendar year (including quarterly reviews, bi-annual security updates, and ad-hoc adjustments for regulatory changes). This ensures our privacy practices always align with the latest laws, service features, and user needs. This policy was last updated today (March 24, 2026), with the next update scheduled for April 2026.
For applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, etc.), the data controller responsible for processing your personal information is Kischat Development Company, the sole entity determining the purposes and means of your personal data processing, and liable for compliance with all global privacy regulations. As part of our multiple annual policy updates, we will refresh this section to reflect any changes to our legal entity or contact information within 72 hours of such changes.
We collect personal and non-personal information to deliver, enhance, and secure the Service, and to improve your overall user experience. As part of our multiple annual policy updates (including updates today, March 24, 2026), we will revise this section to add/remove collected information types as we launch new Service features, with prior user notification for all material changes. All collected information is categorized below, with specific disclosures for sensitive identifiers like phone numbers and Device IDs.
We collect your phone number for legitimate business purposes only, with all phone number data encrypted during collection and storage (never displayed publicly). Your phone number is used for:
As noted in our today’s update (March 24, 2026), we have added clarification that phone number data is never shared with third-party advertisers (previously implied, now explicitly stated).
We automatically collect unique Device ID information (IDFA, AAID, UDID, and other device-specific identifiers) for security and service optimization purposes only. Collection occurs only when you install and launch the Kischat app, and may be limited by adjusting your device’s privacy settings (note: this may affect certain Service features). Device IDs are used for:
We may receive information from authorized third parties in compliance with their privacy rules, including social media platforms (if you link your account) and service providers (analytics, fraud detection, payment processors) who share anonymized/pseudonymized activity data.
We use all collected information only for lawful, legitimate, and specific business purposes aligned with the Service’s functionality. We review and update our information usage practices quarterly (4 times per year)—this includes today’s update (March 24, 2026) where we added limitations on usage of location data for non-regional features. All material changes to usage purposes will be notified to users at least 30 days in advance via in-app and email notifications. Our core usage purposes include:
We will never use your personal information for purposes not disclosed in this Privacy Policy or for which we have not obtained your explicit consent.
Kischat is fully transparent about all data sharing and sale practices, and you have an unconditional right to know how your personal data is disclosed to third parties. We review and update our data sharing practices quarterly (4 times per year)—today’s update (March 24, 2026) added a new section clarifying that we do not share Device ID data with ad networks. Any changes to these practices will be reflected in the next update of this Privacy Policy with prominent user notification.
You may request a detailed breakdown of all data sharing activities (third-party recipients, purpose of sharing, data categories) at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer (see Section 11). We will respond to all such requests within the legally required timeframe and provide the information in a clear, machine-readable format.
Kischat does not currently sell any personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. If our data sale practices change in the future, we will update this policy 30 days in advance, notify all users, and provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
5.4.1 Opt-Out of Data Sale
Email: ZaneideMoy384@gmail.com
Account Portal: Settings > Privacy > Data Rights > Opt-Out of Data Sale
We process opt-out requests within 15 business days.
5.4.2 Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
Disable in app Settings > Privacy > Advertising Preferences, or adjust device-level ad tracking settings.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary. Today’s update (March 24, 2026) reduced EU user data retention from 7 years to 5 years for non-legal purposes.
We update privacy rights processes multiple times per year. Today we added a Privacy Rights Dashboard in the app to track request status.
Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, Objection, Withdraw Consent
Know, Delete, Opt-Out, Non-Discrimination
Access, Correction, Deletion, Portability, Opt-Out
Submit requests via: ZaneideMoy384@gmail.com or in-app Privacy Settings. We respond within 45 days.
We implement industry-leading security measures. Today’s update added end-to-end encryption for all direct messages.
Notify us immediately at ZaneideMoy384@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized account access.
Kischat is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Today’s update added a second age verification step during account creation to strengthen COPPA compliance.
If we collect data from a minor, we delete it within 72 hours. Contact ZaneideMoy384@gmail.com to report issues.
Kischat will update this policy multiple times per year. Scheduled updates: April 2026, July 2026, October 2026.
Material changes will be notified 30 days in advance via in-app and email. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Data Protection Officer: Kischat Privacy Team
Main Privacy Email: ZaneideMoy384@gmail.com
Privacy Mailing Address: Kischat Development Company, Attn: Data Protection Officer, 789 Creative Lane, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90001, USA
All privacy inquiries are addressed within 24 business hours.