Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
MerryGit ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our end-to-end encrypted messaging service.
2. End-to-End Encryption
All messages sent through MerryGit are protected by end-to-end encryption. This means that only you and the person you're communicating with can read what is sent, and nobody in between, not even MerryGit.
- Your messages are encrypted on your device before being sent
- Encryption keys are stored only on your device
- We cannot read your messages or access your encryption keys
- Messages are decrypted only on the recipient's device
3. Information We Collect
While we cannot access the content of your messages, we may collect the following information to provide and improve our services:
- Account information (name, email, username)
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Usage data (app features used, crash reports)
- Connection metadata (IP address, login times)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service
- To notify you about changes to our service
- To provide customer support
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
- To improve our service based on usage patterns
5. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Encrypted messages are stored temporarily on our servers for delivery and are deleted once successfully delivered to all recipients.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of marketing communications
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. This includes secure data transmission, encrypted storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@MerryGit.app