Privacy Policy for MeetChat
Effective Date: 2025-4-18
At MeetChat Team of CLBOM LLC, safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance. We are dedicated to keeping your personal data secure while you engage with the MeetChat mobile app. This Privacy Policy details how we gather, utilize, share, and safeguard your information, as well as the rights you hold under data protection laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By continuing to use MeetChat, you consent to the terms set forth in this policy. If you disagree with any part of it, we kindly ask that you discontinue using the app.
We collect two main categories of data:
Non-Personal Information: This refers to data that does not directly identify you, including:
- Device information (e.g., device type, operating system version, device ID).
- Usage data (e.g., app activity, browsing habits).
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
Personal Information: This comprises any data that can be used to identify you, including:
- User settings and preferences.
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To run and enhance the app.
- To customize your experience.
- To send you crucial updates and notifications.
- To improve app performance based on user feedback.
- To meet legal requirements and safeguard against potential risks.
We do not sell your personal data. However, sharing may occur under specific circumstances:
- With your consent: We will share your data only when you have clearly given us permission.
- Service providers: We collaborate with trusted third-party providers who are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal requirements: We may share data to comply with the law, such as in response to a valid court order or subpoena.
- Business transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred, ensuring the receiving entity adheres to similar privacy standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to know whether your data is sold or shared and to opt out of the sale of your personal data. You can exercise these rights by adjusting your privacy preferences within the app settings or by contacting us at connect@theclbom.com.
4. Opt-Out Options
You have the right to know whether your personal data is sold or shared, as defined under applicable laws. You can opt out of the sale of your personal data and limit the sharing of your information in the following ways:
- Adjust your privacy preferences: Within the app settings, you can easily manage your privacy options and specify your preferences regarding data sharing and sales.
- Contact us directly: If you prefer, you can email us at connect@theclbom.com with a clear request to opt out of data sales or sharing. We will process your request promptly.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Specifically, we will:
- Retain your data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Regularly review the data we hold and delete or anonymize any data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your data during transmission and storage.
- Access Controls: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, ensuring that your data is handled securely.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct routine security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in our systems.
While we take these measures seriously, please understand that no digital system can guarantee absolute security. We continually strive to enhance our security practices to protect your information.
7. User Rights
You have several important rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know whether your personal data is being sold or shared. This includes understanding how your data is used and with whom it may be shared.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data. If you choose to do so, we will respect your decision and take necessary actions to prevent the sale of your information.
- Access: You can request to view the data we have stored about you. We will provide this information in a clear and understandable format.
- Correction: If you notice any incorrect data, you have the right to ask us to correct it to ensure the accuracy of the information we hold.
- Deletion: Under certain conditions, you can demand the deletion of your personal data, such as if the data was collected under false pretenses.
- Objection: You may oppose specific data processing activities. If you believe a particular use of your data violates your privacy, let us know, and we will review your request.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format, enabling you to transfer it to another service if you choose to do so.
- CCPA/VCDPA Rights: Residents of California and Virginia have additional rights, including the right to opt out of data sharing, access their data, and request deletion.
You can exercise these rights by adjusting your privacy preferences within the app settings or by contacting us at connect@theclbom.com.
8. Data Controller & DPO
9. Links to Third Parties
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
10. Children's Privacy
MeetChat is not designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not intentionally collect information from minors. In the event that we become aware of having collected such data, we will erase it immediately. Please review our Children's Privacy Policy for more details.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any modifications will be reflected in the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
MeetChat Team
Email: connect@theclbom.com