Privacy Policy for PulseChat

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Welcome to PulseChat. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

When you use PulseChat, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile pictures provided during sign-in (e.g., via Google Sign-In or Firebase Authentication).
• Messages and Content: Text messages, audio recordings (voice notes), and multimedia attachments shared within the app.
• Location Data: Coarse and fine location details, only when you explicitly share your location within chat features.
• Device & Usage Data: Notification tokens (Firebase Cloud Messaging), device specs, and app interaction logs for performance and troubleshooting.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To enable real-time messaging, audio calls, and friend discovery.
• To deliver push notifications for new messages and friend requests.
• To provide AI-powered chat assistance (via Google Gemini API integration).
• To ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce community standards.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

PulseChat uses trusted third-party services to deliver core functionalities:

• Firebase (Google LLC): Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Messaging services.
• Google Gemini API: Processing AI chat features.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Permissions Used

• Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO): Used to record voice messages within chat.
• Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): Used to attach location details to messages when requested by you.
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to alert you of incoming messages and requests.
• Internet Access (INTERNET): Required for connecting to servers and syncing chat data.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

Your chat messages and profile data are stored securely until you delete your account or specific content. You can request account deletion or data removal by contacting us at the email address below.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: vsnnotepad@gmail.com