Welcome to HaikuVibe ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when using our mobile application.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
Account Information: name, username (3–15 chars), email, date of birth, gender, profile picture.
User Content: haikus, images, comments, and likes you create.
Content Reports: spam, offensive, harassment, inappropriate, copyright, or other violations, plus details you enter.
Support Communications: screenshots, messages, and descriptions you send to support.
2. Information Collected Automatically
Device Information: model, OS version, unique IDs—for app functionality, debugging, and security.
Usage Data: interactions, screens viewed, time spent.
Location Information (With Permission):
GPS Location: precise location used to determine city, state, and country using reverse geocoding.
IP-based Location: approximate location for security and feature enhancement.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision: account creation, haiku collaboration, profile management.
Location-Based Features: local themes, nearby poet discovery, and regional recommendations.
Content Moderation: reviewing reports, enforcing policies, and ensuring a safe community.
Fine (GPS): for precise city, state, country detection.
Coarse: approximate data via network.
Location is optional; core features still work without it.
Camera: profile photos, bug reporting.
Photos/Media: uploading haiku images.
Notifications: likes, comments, updates.
Network Access: connect to backend services.
Your Location Data Controls
Grant or revoke location at any time in device settings.
Location-based features are optional.
Disabling GPS does not affect core haiku creation.
Data Retention and Deletion
Content Moderation & Soft Delete
Content removed by moderators is soft-deleted (hidden but retained for audits, abuse investigations, or legal compliance).
Report records remain stored for accountability.
Your Rights to Delete Data
In-App Deletion: Go to Edit Profile → Delete Account. This deletes your personal data and authentication credentials immediately.
Email Deletion Request: Email [email protected] with subject Account Deletion Request. Processed within 30 days.
What Happens to Your Haikus After Deletion?
Your haikus and collaborations remain visible to preserve the creative contributions of all collaborators, but:
Your name, username, profile picture, and identity are removed.
Your posts appear as coming from “Anonymous”.
Attempting to view your profile will show “Profile not found.”
No remaining content can be linked back to you.
Children’s Privacy
HaikuVibe is not directed to children under 13. We delete any such data if discovered.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically and update the "Effective Date" accordingly.