This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you use the Kawa application. By using this Application, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with this Policy, please stop using Kawa.
Contact Email: [email protected]
1. Personal Data We Collect
1.1 Information You Voluntarily Submit
- Account profile: system‑assigned ID, username, avatar, personal bio;
- User‑generated content: voice‑room speeches, chat messages and all public content posted by you;
- Support records: text, screenshots you submit when contacting customer support.
1.2 Automatically‑Collected Information
- Device information: device model, operating‑system version, device identifiers, network conditions;
- Usage logs: access timestamps, feature interaction records, chat‑room access history;
- Crash logs: application error reports for bug‑fixing and stability improvement.
1.3 Device Permissions We Request
We will request the following system permissions on your device to enable corresponding functions. You may grant or deny permissions; denying certain permissions may cause related features to be unavailable.
- Microphone Permission: Required for voice transmission in voice chat rooms. Without this permission, you cannot speak in voice rooms.
- Storage Permission: Used to save images, screenshots and media files you upload or receive within the app. Required for image‑related functions.
- Notification Permission: To deliver push notifications for messages, room invitations and system alerts. You can turn off notifications in your device settings at any time.
- Camera Permission: Optional, for taking photos to set avatars or upload image content. You may decline this permission if you do not need these functions.
You may revoke any granted permissions at any time via your device system settings; relevant features will no longer function after revocation.
2. Purposes of Data Processing
- To provide, maintain and operate Kawa social services;
- To enforce community safety, process reports and content moderation;
- To troubleshoot bugs and optimize user experience;
- To respond to customer‑service requests;
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We will not sell your personal data to third parties. Data may only be shared in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent;
- In response to lawful requests from governmental or judicial authorities;
- With our authorized service providers for cloud storage, push notifications and similar services; such providers shall process data solely according to our instructions;
- In the event of merger, acquisition or asset transfer; affected users will be notified where practicable.
4. Data Retention
Your data is stored on compliant cloud servers. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to deliver our services. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be erased or anonymized, except for data we are required to retain by applicable law.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to view, edit your profile information, apply for account cancellation and data deletion. If you wish to access, correct or delete your personal data, please send an email to [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Minors Protection
This Application is intended for users aged 18 and above. Users under 18 shall use this service only with parental or guardian consent. If we become aware we have collected data from a minor, guardians may contact our email to request deletion of such data.
7. Data Security
We adopt industry‑standard security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is absolutely secure. Please keep your account credentials safe.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revised versions will be displayed within the Application. Your continued use of Kawa signifies acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
9. Contact
For privacy‑related questions, please reach us at: [email protected]