LinkChat Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

Last Updated Date: March 4, 2026

Welcome to LinkChat (hereinafter referred to as the "App"), a global dating and real-time interaction platform developed and operated by Shijiazhuang Liaodui Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is intended to detail how we collect, use, store, share, transfer, and delete your personal data, as well as the rights and protection measures you are entitled to. It strictly complies with the privacy policy requirements of Google Play and global mainstream data protection laws and regulations to ensure the security of your personal data and your legitimate rights and interests.

This App is intended solely for users aged 18 and above. Natural persons under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from using this App, and we do not provide any services to minors. By checking this Policy and the "LinkChat User Terms", you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, have fully read, understood, and agreed to all the terms of this Policy, and voluntarily accept the constraints of this Policy. This App does not require registration or login; you do not need to provide personal identification information such as name, phone number, or email address, and can directly use all functions of the App after checking and agreeing.

If you do not agree to any terms of this Policy, please immediately stop using the App. After stopping use, we will no longer collect any of your personal data and will delete or anonymize the collected personal data in accordance with the provisions of this Policy.

I. Information about the Data Controller and Data Protection Officer (DPO)

1.1 Data Controller

Name: Shijiazhuang Liaodui Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Contact Address: 26-3-502, Jianling Area, No.126, Jianhua S. Street, Yuhua District Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000

Contact Email: blancaalle24@gmail.com

Responsibilities of the Data Controller: Responsible for coordinating all processing activities of your personal data collected, used, stored, shared, etc., by this App, ensuring that the data processing process complies with relevant laws, regulations, and the provisions of this Policy, and safeguarding the security of users' personal data.

1.2 Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Responsible for supervising the compliance of personal data processing activities of this App, receiving users' consultations, complaints, and requests related to personal data (such as data inquiry, deletion, withdrawal from sharing, etc.), and coordinating the handling of data security-related issues.

Contact Email: blancaalle24@gmail.com (please mark the email subject as "DPO Consultation/Complaint/Data Request" for quick response)

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 working days of receipt. For complex requests (such as large-scale data deletion, data leakage-related complaints), we will process and feedback the results within 45 working days.

II. Personal Data We Collect and Collection Purposes

We strictly adhere to the "minimum necessity" principle and only collect personal data necessary to realize the core functions of the App and improve service quality. We do not collect any data unrelated to the service, and all data collection is based on your consent (authorization of device permissions is deemed consent to collect corresponding data).

2.1 Data Collected Based on Device Permissions (All are optional authorizations, which you can turn off at any time)

2.1.1 Camera Permission

Collection Purpose: Used to implement one-on-one video chat function, allowing you to conduct real-time video interactions with users around the world, show your personal image, and take photos for chat sharing; the camera is only called when you actively start a video chat or take photos, and will stop being called immediately after you stop using the relevant functions, without background recording or candid photography.

Collected Content: Real-time images and video frames captured by the camera (only used for real-time transmission, not stored in the original frame unless you actively choose to save it locally).

2.1.2 Microphone Permission (Including Recording Function)

Collection Purpose: Used to realize real-time voice transmission for video chats and voice chats, allowing you to conduct clear voice interactions with users around the world; supports recording function for you to record voice messages and send them to chat partners to improve communication efficiency; the microphone is only called when you actively start a voice/video chat or record voice, and will stop recording immediately after you stop using it, without background recording.

Collected Content: Voice information collected in real-time by the microphone (only used for real-time transmission or saving voice messages you actively recorded; the retention period is consistent with your chat records, which you can delete at any time).

2.1.3 Photo Gallery Permission

Collection Purpose: Used to allow you to select photos and videos from the local photo gallery to share with chat partners or for personal display, enriching the form of interaction; the photo gallery is only accessed when you actively select "Upload from Photo Gallery", and we do not actively scan or read all contents in the photo gallery.

Collected Content: Photos and video files you actively choose to upload (only store the files you upload to the App, not other contents in the photo gallery that have not been uploaded).

2.1.4 External Storage Permission

Collection Purpose: Used to save photos, videos you actively took or recorded, as well as App-related resources downloaded (such as chat record attachments, App update files) to ensure you can view them normally when you use the App next time; also used to read chat backup files you stored in external storage (if you choose to back up).

Collected Content: Photos, videos, chat backup files you actively saved, as well as necessary cache files required for App operation (cache files can be cleared at any time through App settings).

2.1.5 App Information Reading Permission

Collection Purpose: Used to detect the installation status and version information of this App to ensure the App runs normally, push update notifications in a timely manner, troubleshoot App crashes, freezes and other faults, and optimize App performance and user experience; at the same time, read basic information of other apps on the device (only read the app name and installation status, not the data in the app) to judge device compatibility and avoid App conflicts.

Collected Content: The version number, installation time, and running status of this App; the name and installation status of other apps on the device; the device operating system version, device model, and unique device identifier (such as Android ID, only used for device identification, not associated with personal identification information).

2.1.6 Advertising IDs Permission

Collection Purpose: Used to identify the unique advertising identifier of the device, only for optimizing personalized experience within the App (not for pushing third-party commercial advertisements), counting App promotion effects, preventing malicious brushing, fraud and other irregular behaviors, and ensuring the security of App operation; strictly complying with Google Play policies, not using advertising identifiers for purposes unrelated to the services of this App, and not associating with personal identification information.

Collected Content: The advertising identifier built into the device (such as Android Advertising ID), only used for device-level identification and operation statistics; we do not collect or associate any information that can identify personal identity. You can reset or turn off the advertising identifier at any time through the device system settings, and turning it off will not affect the use of the core functions of this App.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data (No active operation required by you, used for service optimization)

2.2.1 App Usage Data

Collection Purpose: Analyze user usage habits, optimize App functions (such as intelligent matching algorithm, chat interface, video call stability), and improve service quality; troubleshoot App faults, fix bugs, and ensure the App runs normally; count App activity to provide data support for function iteration.

Collected Content: The App functions you use (video chat, text chat, intelligent matching, etc.), usage duration, interaction frequency, number of successful matches, number of chat partners, function operation records (such as clicks, swipes, deleting chat records), as well as fault logs such as App crashes, freezes, and flashbacks.

2.2.2 Device and Network Data

Collection Purpose: Used to identify device uniqueness, prevent malicious use, brushing and other irregular behaviors, and ensure the security of App use; optimize network connection, improve the stability of video chat and voice chat, and adjust transmission quality according to network type (WiFi, mobile data); judge the user's region (only obtain the approximate area corresponding to the IP address, not the precise geographical location) to provide reference for intelligent matching (such as matching users in the same region or different regions).

Collected Content: Device model, operating system version, device ID, unique device identifier (Android ID), IP address, network type (WiFi/mobile data), network signal strength, time zone information.

2.3 In-App Purchase Related Data

Collection Purpose: Used to complete in-app purchase transactions, record transaction information, ensure transaction security, and provide users with in-app purchase order inquiry, refund and other services; count in-app purchase data to optimize in-app purchase services and commodity settings.

Collected Content: In-app purchase commodity name, transaction amount, transaction time, order number, payment method (only record the type of payment method, not collect sensitive payment information such as bank card number and payment password), and the usage status of in-app purchase commodities (such as whether activated, validity period).

Note: In-app purchase transactions are completed through Google Play Billing. All payment-related operations are carried out on the official Google platform. We do not collect or store any sensitive payment data, and only obtain the transaction results and order information returned by Google.

2.4 Data Not Collected

This App does not require registration or login, and does not collect any personal identification information such as your name, phone number, email address, ID card number, or home address; it does not collect data unrelated to the service such as your address book, call records, short messages, precise geographical location, or bank account information; it does not force the collection of any data you are unwilling to provide. All permissions are optional. Turning off permissions only affects the use of corresponding functions, not the normal operation of other core functions.

III. Rules for the Use of Personal Data

3.1 We only use your personal data within the scope of the collection purposes agreed in this Policy, do not use it beyond the scope of the purposes, and do not use personal data for any purposes unrelated to the services of this App (such as pushing commercial advertisements; this App does not push any commercial advertisements).

3.2 We will optimize the intelligent matching algorithm according to your usage behavior to match you with chat partners who better meet your needs (such as matching users from different cultural backgrounds according to your interaction preferences and approximate region), improving the global dating experience.

3.3 In-app purchase related data is only used for transaction verification, order management, and refund processing, not for other purposes; we will not associate in-app purchase data with your other personal data for analysis or sharing.

3.4 App fault logs are only used for troubleshooting and fixing faults and optimizing App performance. Fault logs will be anonymized, and only after deleting information that can identify the device or user can they be used for technical analysis.

3.5 We will not manually review your personal data, but only process data through automated systems to ensure the objectivity and security of data processing; interactive content such as videos, voices, and photos is only transmitted in real-time between you and your chat partners, not stored (unless you actively save it), nor analyzed or used in any form.

3.6 Without your explicit consent, we will not change the purpose of using personal data. If it is necessary to expand the scope of data use due to service upgrades, we will inform you in advance through App pop-ups, in-app notifications, etc., and use it only after obtaining your explicit consent.

IV. Rules for the Sharing and Sale of Personal Data

We strictly protect your personal data and adhere to the principle of "minimum sharing and no arbitrary sale". We only share your personal data in the following situations, and will take security measures to ensure data security, and clearly inform you of the purpose, scope, and recipient of the sharing.

4.1 Data Sharing (Only in the following legal or necessary situations)

4.1.1 Sharing with Google Play: To complete in-app purchase transactions, App updates, and account security verification (no registered account, only device security verification), we will share your device information and in-app purchase order information (excluding sensitive payment data) with Google. The scope of sharing is strictly limited to what is necessary to realize the service, and Google will protect your data in accordance with its privacy policy.

4.1.2 Sharing with Service Providers: We may entrust third-party service providers (such as server hosting, data storage, and fault troubleshooting service providers) to process your personal data to realize App operation, data storage, technical maintenance and other functions. We will sign a strict confidentiality agreement with third-party service providers, clarify their data processing rights and obligations, require them to process data only within the entrusted scope, not use, share, or disclose data beyond the scope, and supervise their data processing behaviors.

4.1.3 Sharing in Legal Situations: In accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations, judicial organs, and administrative supervision departments (such as court subpoenas, administrative investigation notices), we may legally share your personal data, cooperate with relevant departments in investigation and law enforcement work, and perform legal obligations.

4.1.4 Active Sharing by Users: When using this App, you actively share personal data (such as photos, videos, text messages) with other users (such as chat partners). The sharing of relevant data is controlled by you, and you are responsible for the shared content. We are not liable for data leakage, abuse, etc. caused by your active sharing.

4.2 How to Opt Out of Data Sales / Targeted Advertising

4.2.1 Our Clear Commitment: We will not actively sell any of your personal data, transfer your personal data to any third party for commercial sales purposes, or use your personal data for commercial monetization (except for in-app purchase services, this App has no commercial advertisements or data monetization behaviors).

4.2.2 Your Right to Choose: You have the right to choose not to allow your personal data to be "sold" (if data sales are involved due to legal and regulatory changes or service adjustments in the future, we will inform you in advance 30 days through App pop-ups, in-app notifications, etc., clearly indicating the scope, recipient, and purpose of the sale. You can independently choose whether to agree; if you do not agree, we will not conduct data sales, and it will not affect your use of the App).

4.2.3 If you wish to opt out of data sales or targeted advertising, you can send a request via email to blancaalle24@gmail.com. The specific steps are as follows:

• How to Request：Send an email to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: blancaalle24@gmail.com.

• Email Requirements

￮ Subject Line: Please clearly indicate your request in the subject line, such as "Request to Opt Out of Data Sales" or "Request to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising".

￮ Email Body: It is recommended that you briefly state your identity (e.g., account or device information) and your request in the email body to facilitate accurate processing.

• Processing Procedure

￮ Upon receiving your valid request, we will immediately initiate the processing procedure.

￮ For requests to opt out of data sales, we will cease relevant data sales activities and delete any submitted data related to sales that have not been completed.

￮ For requests to opt out of targeted advertising, we will stop displaying personalized ads to you based on your personal information.

￮ We will complete the process within a reasonable timeframe as required by law (typically 15 business days) and provide you with feedback on the outcome.

• Notes

￮ Exercising this right will not affect your use of the core features of this application.

￮ After data sharing is stopped, the experience of some auxiliary features that rely on such data (e.g., service optimization, troubleshooting) may be impacted.

V. Storage and Protection of Personal Data

5.1 Storage Method and Period

5.1.1 Storage Method: We store your personal data in Google Cloud servers and certified third-party secure servers. The servers are deployed in overseas compliant data centers, in line with the requirements of global mainstream data protection laws and regulations. We adopt encrypted storage technology (such as AES-256 encryption) to prevent data leakage, tampering, and loss.

5.1.2 Storage Period: We adhere to the principle of "shortest necessary storage period" and only store your personal data for the period necessary to achieve the collection purposes agreed in this Policy, as follows:

(1) Data related to device permissions (data collected by camera, microphone, photo gallery, external storage): Only store the content you actively save (such as photos, videos, voice messages), which you can delete at any time, and storage will stop immediately after deletion; real-time data not actively saved (such as video chat frames) is not stored and is deleted immediately after real-time transmission.

(2) App usage data, device and network data: The storage period is 12 months, calculated from the date you last used this App. After the expiration, it will be anonymized (delete information that can identify the device or user). The anonymized data can be used for service optimization and is no longer associated with individuals.

(3) In-app purchase related data: The storage period is 3 years, calculated from the date of transaction completion, used for order inquiry, refund processing, and dispute resolution. After the expiration, information that can identify the user will be deleted, and only non-identifiable data such as transaction amount and order number will be retained for financial statistics.

(4) Fault logs: The storage period is 3 months, used for troubleshooting and fixing faults, and will be automatically deleted after the expiration.

5.1.3 Data Deletion: You can actively delete your personal data at any time (such as chat records, saved photos, videos), or send an email to the DPO contact email to request the deletion of all personal data. We will complete the deletion within 15 working days and feedback the processing results to you; the deleted data cannot be recovered unless otherwise stipulated by laws and regulations.

5.2 Security Protection Measures

5.2.1 Technical Protection: Adopt encrypted storage and transmission encryption (SSL/TLS encryption) technology to protect the security of personal data during storage and transmission; set access permission control, only authorized personnel can access personal data, and authorized personnel must abide by strict confidentiality obligations; regularly conduct security inspections and vulnerability repairs on servers to prevent risks such as hacker attacks and data leakage; adopt a "Privacy by Design" mechanism, embed privacy protection functions in the App development stage, and set the default to minimize data collection.

5.2.2 Management Protection: Establish a sound data security management system, clarify data processing processes and division of responsibilities; conduct data security and privacy protection training for employees to improve their compliance awareness, and strictly prohibit employees from privately collecting, using, or disclosing users' personal data; regularly conduct data security audits to identify compliance risks in the data processing process and rectify problems in a timely manner.

5.2.3 Emergency Handling: Establish a data security emergency response mechanism. If a personal data leakage, tampering, loss or other security incident occurs, we will immediately activate the emergency plan, take remedial measures (such as stopping data leakage, recovering data, notifying users), and report to the relevant regulatory authorities within 72 hours (if required by laws and regulations), and inform the affected users of the incident, remedial measures, and risk prompts.

5.2.4 Third-Party Supervision: For entrusted third-party service providers, we will conduct regular compliance reviews and supervise their data processing behaviors. If a third party is found to have irregular data processing behaviors, we will immediately terminate the cooperation, require them to bear corresponding responsibilities, and report to the relevant regulatory authorities if necessary.

VI. Core Rights of Users

In accordance with global mainstream data protection laws and regulations (such as EU GDPR, US CCPA, etc.), you are entitled to the following rights related to personal data. We will provide you with convenient channels to exercise your rights without setting any unreasonable restrictions.

6.1 Right to Know: You have the right to know all the details of how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, including the purpose, scope, method of use, sharing object, storage period, etc. This Policy has detailed explanations, and you can also send an email to the DPO contact email at any time to consult relevant details.

6.2 Right of Access: You have the right to access your personal data, including photos, videos, chat records, in-app purchase order information, App usage records, etc., that you actively saved. You can directly access them through relevant functions in the App (such as viewing chat records, querying orders), or send an email to the DPO contact email to request us to provide a copy of all your personal data.

6.3 Right to Rectification: If you find that your personal data is incorrect (such as incorrect in-app purchase order information), you have the right to request us to rectify it. Send an email to the DPO contact email, explaining the incorrect content and rectification requirements. We will verify and rectify it within 15 working days and feedback the processing results to you.

6.4 Right to Deletion: You have the right to delete your personal data at any time, including actively deleting content in the App or requesting us to delete all personal data. The deleted data cannot be recovered, and we will strictly implement your request without delay or concealment.

6.5 Right to Refuse Data Sale: You have the right to refuse the sale of your personal data. If data sales are involved in the future, we will inform you in advance, and you can independently choose whether to agree. If you do not agree, we will not conduct data sales.

6.6 Right to Withdraw from Data Sharing: You have the right to withdraw from data sharing at any time by following the method agreed in Article 4.3 of this Policy, and we will stop relevant data sharing behaviors in a timely manner.

6.7 Right to Complain: You have the right to complain to us about irregular behaviors in the personal data processing process (such as data leakage, abuse, sharing data without consent, etc.), and also have the right to complain to the regulatory authorities in your region. We will actively cooperate with the investigation and handling of the regulatory authorities and respect the decisions of the regulatory authorities.

6.8 Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the collection, use, and sharing of data (such as turning off device permissions, requesting to stop data sharing). After withdrawing consent, we will stop the collection and use of relevant data, which will not affect the effectiveness of data processing activities carried out based on your consent before withdrawal, nor will it affect your use of the core functions of this App.

VII. Additional Rights for Users in Specific Regions

In response to the requirements of laws and regulations in different regions, we provide additional rights for users in specific regions to ensure compliance with local data protection laws and regulations and protect users' legitimate rights and interests.

7.1 Users in the European Union (Applicable to GDPR)

(1) Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request us to provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or directly transmit it to another data controller designated by you. We will complete data export and transmission within 30 working days (complex cases can be extended to 60 working days, which will be informed to you in advance).

(2) Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making: If we process your personal data through an automated system (such as an intelligent matching algorithm) and make a decision that has a significant impact on your rights and interests, you have the right to request us to explain it, and have the right to refuse a decision made solely through automated decision-making. We will arrange manual intervention for processing.

(3) Right to Notification of Data Breach: If a personal data breach occurs that may pose a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you within 72 hours, informing you of the content, cause, remedial measures, and risk prompts of the breach.

(4) Complaint Channel: You can complain to the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) or the data protection regulatory authority of your member state, and we will fully cooperate with the investigation and handling.

7.2 Users in the United States (Applicable to CCPA/CPRA)

(1) Right to Data Disclosure: You have the right to know whether your personal information has been shared, and you have the right to request us to disclose the details of the collection, use, sharing, and sale of your personal data in the past 12 months, including data categories, collection sources, purposes of use, sharing/sale objects, etc. We will disclose it within 45 working days (can be extended by 45 working days, which will be informed to you in advance).

(2) Right to Non-Discrimination: When you exercise any rights agreed in this Policy (such as refusing data sale, requesting data deletion), we will not discriminate against you, nor refuse to provide you with services, reduce service quality, or increase service prices.

(3) Complaint Channel: You can complain to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Attorney General's Office, and we will actively cooperate with the investigation and implement regulatory requirements.

7.3 Users in Virginia, USA (Applicable to VCDPA)

(1) Right to Access and Copy Data: You have the right to access all personal data we collect about you and request us to provide a copy of the personal data. The copy format must be convenient for you to view and use. We will complete the provision within 45 working days, and complex cases can be extended by 15 working days (which will be informed to you in advance).

(2) Right to Delete Data: You have the right to request us to delete your personal data, including all personal data related to you collected, stored, and shared by us. We will complete the deletion within 45 working days, feedback the processing results to you in a timely manner, and it will not affect your use of the core functions of this App.

(3) Right to Rectify Data: If you find that your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request us to rectify and supplement it. We will verify and complete the rectification within 30 working days to ensure that your personal data is true and effective.

(4) Right to Withdraw from Data Processing: You have the right to withdraw from our processing of your personal data for commercial purposes. The withdrawal method can be by sending an email to the DPO contact email (marked "VCDPA Withdraw from Data Processing"), and we will stop relevant data processing behaviors within 15 working days.

(5) Complaint Channel: You can complain to the Virginia Attorney General's Office, and we will fully cooperate with the investigation and strictly implement regulatory requirements.

7.4 Users in Brazil (Applicable to LGPD, Brazil's General Data Protection Law)

(1) Right to Know and Access Data: You have the right to know all details of how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, including data sources, processing purposes, sharing objects, etc. You can send an email to the DPO contact email at any time to request us to provide relevant explanations and a copy of your personal data, and we will respond within 15 working days.

(2) Right to Rectify and Delete Data: You have the right to request us to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data, or delete personal data that does not need to be stored or violates the provisions of LGPD. We will complete the processing and feedback the results within 15 working days; if you request to delete all personal data, we will complete the deletion within 30 working days to ensure that the data cannot be recovered.

(3) Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request us to provide your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format, or directly transmit it to another data controller designated by you. We will complete data export and transmission within 30 working days without charging any unreasonable fees.

(4) Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making: If we process your personal data through an automated system and make a decision that has a significant impact on your rights and interests, you have the right to request manual review. We will arrange special personnel to handle it and inform you of the review results within 15 working days.

(5) Complaint Channel: You can complain to Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), official website: https://www.anpd.gov.br/, and we will actively cooperate with ANPD's investigation and handling and strictly abide by relevant penalty decisions.

7.5 Users in Other Regions

If the region where you are located has special data protection legal requirements, we will provide you with corresponding additional rights in accordance with local laws and regulations. You can send an email to the DPO contact email to consult the relevant rights and exercise methods in your region, and we will answer and cooperate in a timely manner.

VIII. Complaint Channels and Regulatory Authority Reporting Methods

8.1 Complaining to Us

If you believe that our personal data processing behaviors violate the provisions of this Policy, or there are irregular behaviors such as data leakage and abuse, you can send an email to the DPO contact email (blancaalle24@gmail.com) marked "Privacy Complaint", detailing the complaint content and your demands (such as requesting data deletion, compensation for losses). We will process and feedback the results within 30 working days; if you are not satisfied with the processing results, you can complain again, and we will arrange special personnel to review to ensure that your demands are properly resolved.

8.2 Reporting to Regulatory Authorities

You have the right to report our irregular behaviors to the personal data protection regulatory authority in your region. The regulatory authority will conduct investigation and handling in accordance with the law. We will fully cooperate with the work of the regulatory authority, accept regulatory penalties, and implement rectification requirements. The following are the reporting methods of regulatory authorities in some regions for your reference:

(1) European Union Region: European Data Protection Board (EDPB), official website: https://edpb.europa.eu/, you can submit a report application through the official website;

(2) United States Region: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), toll-free reporting number: 1-877-FTC-HELP, official website: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/;

(3) Other Regions: You can query the contact information of the personal data protection regulatory authority in your region and submit a report directly, and we will actively cooperate.

IX. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data in strict compliance with global mainstream data protection laws and regulations, and the specific legal basis is as follows:

9.1 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Applicable to the personal data processing activities of users in the European Union, following the principles of legality, fairness, necessity, and transparency, protecting users' various data rights, regulating data collection, use, sharing, storage and other behaviors, and ensuring compliant data processing.

9.2 U.S. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Applicable to users in California, USA, clarifying users' personal data rights, regulating data sales and sharing behaviors, requiring enterprises to disclose data processing situations, and protecting users' right to know, right to deletion, right to refuse data sale, etc.

9.3 Google Play Privacy Policy and Developer Terms: Strictly comply with Google's privacy requirements for apps, including data minimization, user consent, data security, privacy policy disclosure, etc., to ensure that the app is compliant for listing and does not violate any of Google's privacy-related regulations.

9.4 Relevant Laws and Regulations in Other Regions: For users in different regions, we will follow the personal data protection laws and regulations of that region (such as Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Australia's Privacy Act, etc.) to ensure that data processing complies with local legal requirements and protects users' legitimate rights and interests.

9.5 Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on the following legal bases: (1) Your consent (such as authorization of device permissions, checking this Policy); (2) Necessary for the performance of services (such as collecting relevant data to realize video chat and in-app purchase functions); (3) Performance of legal obligations (such as cooperating with judicial investigations); (4) Protection of your legitimate rights and interests (such as troubleshooting faults, ensuring the security of App use).

X. Privacy Notes Related to In-App Purchases

10.1 This App provides in-app purchase services (such as virtual gifts, membership privileges, etc.). In-app purchase transactions are completed through Google Play Billing. All payment-related operations are carried out on the official Google platform. We do not collect or store your sensitive payment information such as bank card information, payment password, or bank account information.

10.2 We only collect in-app purchase order information returned by Google (such as order number, transaction amount, transaction time, commodity name) for order management, refund processing, and dispute resolution. We will not associate in-app purchase data with your other personal data for commercial analysis or sharing.

10.3 The storage period of in-app purchase order information is 3 years, calculated from the date of transaction completion. After the expiration, information that can identify the user will be deleted, and only non-identifiable data will be retained for financial statistics, in line with the requirements of relevant laws and regulations.

10.4 If you have any questions about in-app purchase related data (such as querying orders, requesting to delete order information), you can send an email to the DPO contact email, and we will cooperate with Google official to provide you with relevant assistance.

XI. Update and Notification of the Policy

11.1 Due to updates to Google Play policies, revisions to relevant laws and regulations, optimization of App functions, adjustments to data processing methods, etc., we may revise this Policy. The revised Policy will be more conducive to protecting your personal data rights and interests and will not reduce our privacy protection obligations.

11.2 The revised Policy will be notified to you through App pop-ups, in-app notifications, etc., clearly indicating the effective date; if you do not agree to the revised Policy, you can immediately stop using the App, and we will delete your personal data in accordance with the provisions of this Policy; if you continue to use the App, it is deemed that you have fully read, understood, and agreed to all the revised terms.

11.3 All notifications we send related to this Policy and personal data processing (such as Policy updates, data breach prompts, complaint processing results) are deemed valid notifications. You should check them in a timely manner. Any risks or losses caused by failure to check them in a timely manner shall be borne by you.

XII. Disclaimer

12.1 We are not liable for personal data leakage, loss, or tampering caused by force majeure (such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, network interruptions, server failures, etc.), but will make every effort to take remedial measures to reduce losses.

12.2 We are not liable for personal data leakage or abuse caused by your improper operation (such as disclosing device passwords, actively sharing personal data with third parties, downloading malicious software), which shall be borne by you.

12.3 If a third-party service provider violates the confidentiality agreement and arbitrarily discloses or abuses your personal data, the third party shall bear full responsibility. We will pursue the third party's liability for breach of contract and assist you in safeguarding your legitimate rights and interests, but will not bear direct responsibility.

We are not liable for sharing your personal data in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations, judicial organs, and administrative supervision departments.

After you actively delete personal data, if a small amount of data remains due to technical reasons such as data backup and cache, and no damage is caused to your rights and interests, we are not liable, and the remaining data will be deleted in subsequent cleanups.

XIII. Other Terms

13.1 This Policy is the core agreement between you and us on personal data protection, and has the same legal effect as the "LinkChat User Terms". If there is any inconsistency between this Policy and the "LinkChat User Terms", this Policy shall prevail; matters not covered by this Policy shall be governed by relevant laws and regulations and Google Play policies.

13.2 Any dispute or controversy arising from or in connection with this Policy shall first be resolved through friendly negotiation between the parties; if negotiation fails, either party has the right to file a lawsuit with the competent court where the data controller is located.

13.3 The final interpretation right of this Policy belongs to Shijiazhuang Liaodui Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

13.4 If you have any questions, suggestions, consultations, or complaints about this Policy, you can send an email to: blancaalle24@gmail.com at any time, and we will answer and handle them in a timely manner.

Shijiazhuang Liaodui Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd. reserves all rights in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.