Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

K Chat (“K Chat”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an AI-powered real-time communication application that provides direct messaging, group conversations, media sharing, voice and video calling, and AI-powered conversation features.

This Privacy Policy explains how K Chat accesses, collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the K Chat application.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on the features you use, K Chat may process:

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

K Chat uses information to:

• Provide authentication and login
• Provide real-time messaging
• Deliver messages and notifications
• Display user profiles
• Provide direct and group conversations
• Upload and display user-selected media and files
• Provide voice and video calling
• Display online and last-seen status
• Provide delivery and read receipts
• Provide saved-message functionality
• Provide AI-powered communication features
• Detect potential scam indicators when Scam Guard is explicitly used
• Maintain and secure the application

4. AI FEATURES

K Chat provides:

• Smart Reply
• Thread Summary
• Context Search
• Scam Guard
• K Chat Extension

AI features are user-triggered.

K Chat does not continuously scan conversations in the background for AI analysis.

When an AI feature is explicitly used, relevant content selected or provided by the user may be processed to generate the requested result.

AI-generated results may not always be accurate.

5. AI SERVICE PROVIDER

K Chat uses Firebase AI Logic with Google's Gemini Developer API for AI-powered features.

When an AI feature is used, relevant content and instructions required to generate the requested result may be transmitted through Firebase AI Logic to the selected Gemini service.

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

K Chat uses third-party services including:

7. INFORMATION SHARING

K Chat does not sell personal information.

Information may be transmitted to service providers when necessary to provide requested functionality.

K Chat may also disclose information when required by applicable law or legal process.

8. USER-CONTROLLED CONTENT

Messages, profile information, media, files, and other content voluntarily provided may be visible to other users according to the application's functionality.

9. DATA SECURITY

K Chat uses reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect user information.

Data transmitted between the application and supported services is intended to use secure communication mechanisms such as HTTPS/TLS where supported.

No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

10. DATA RETENTION

K Chat retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide functionality and maintain accounts and communication history.

AI results generated during an AI operation are designed to be temporary and are not intentionally stored as permanent K Chat conversation messages unless the user separately chooses to save or send content through normal application functionality.

11. ACCOUNT AND DATA DELETION

Users may request deletion of their K Chat account and associated personal information.

Deletion requests may be subject to technical limitations, legal requirements, legitimate security requirements, and information that must be retained where required by law.

Users may use the Account Deletion page or contact the privacy contact listed by K Chat.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

K Chat is not specifically directed toward children.

K Chat does not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

13. CAMERA AND MICROPHONE

Camera access may be used for:

• Profile pictures
• Photos
• Videos
• Other user-requested camera functionality

Microphone access may be used for:

• Audio messages
• Voice calls
• Video calls

K Chat does not intentionally use the camera or microphone for continuous background recording.

14. FILE AND MEDIA ACCESS

K Chat accesses files and media when users voluntarily select or capture content for use within K Chat.

15. NOTIFICATIONS

K Chat may use push notifications for:

• New messages
• Media messages
• Calls
• Other relevant communication events

16. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

K Chat may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The Last Updated date indicates the most recent update.

18. THIRD-PARTY PRIVACY POLICIES

For more information regarding third-party service providers used by K Chat, refer to their respective privacy statements:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Supabase Privacy Policy
• ZEGOCLOUD Privacy Policy