Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Last updated: 11/17/2025

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create a Kuuv account, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and profile photo. This information is necessary to provide our services and enable community connections.

Location Information

Kuuv is a location-based service. We collect and process location data to:

  • Show you relevant local groups and communities
  • Enable location-based "shouts" and service requests
  • Connect you with nearby users
  • Provide location-specific content and recommendations

User Content

We collect content you create on Kuuv, including posts, messages, comments, photos, and "shouts." This content is stored to provide our services and may be shared with other users based on your privacy settings.

How We Use Your Information

Core Services

  • Provide and maintain our location-based social networking services
  • Connect you with local communities and users
  • Process and display your "shouts" and service requests
  • Send you notifications about relevant local activities

Improvement & Security

  • Improve our services through analytics and user feedback
  • Ensure safety and prevent misuse of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • Debug and fix technical issues

Information Sharing

With Other Users

Your profile information and posts are visible to other users based on your privacy settings. This includes your name, profile photo, location (general area), and content you post.

Service Providers

We work with third-party services for:

  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cloud storage and hosting
  • Push notifications and messaging
  • Customer support and feedback collection

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our users' safety, including:

  • In response to legal requests from authorities
  • To protect against harm, fraud, or illegal activity
  • To enforce our terms and policies

Third-Party Integrations

Maps Services

We integrate with mapping services to provide location-based features. These services may collect location data when you use our app to show nearby groups and services.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand app usage patterns and improve our services. These tools collect information about how you interact with our app, including pages visited and features used.

Push Notifications

We use third-party services to send push notifications about new messages, nearby activities, and other updates. You can manage notification preferences in your device settings.

Social Media

If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we may receive information from those platforms. This integration is optional and can be disconnected at any time.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specific retention periods:

Account Information

Retained until you delete your account

Account lifetime

Messages

Stored until deleted by you or the recipient

Until deleted

Location Data

Precise location data is not stored long-term

Aggregated data may be retained for analytics

Posts and Shouts

Retained until you delete them or your account

Content lifetime

Your Rights and Choices

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Available in app settings

Correction

Update or correct your information

Edit profile in app

Deletion

Delete your account and associated data

Account settings > Delete account

Portability

Export your data in a machine-readable format

Request via support

Location Control

Disable location services in your device settings

Device settings > Privacy > Location

Communication Preferences

Opt out of marketing communications

Settings > Notifications

Security

Our Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and testing
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Kuuv is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Users

If you are using Kuuv from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Email

privacy@kuuv.app

Address

support@kuuv.app

Phone

+1 (609) 772-9474