# mortalpings – Privacy Policy
_Last Updated: 28th January 2026_
mortalpings respects your privacy.
This document explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
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## 🔎 1. Information We Collect
- **UID & displayId:** codes (e.g., PG-12345) used to identify posts.
- **Location:** approximate GPS coordinates, only for showing nearby messages.
- **User Content:** the text, **photos** you explicitly upload.
- **Device Info:** OS type/version for debugging and optimization.
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## 🚫 2. What We Don’t Collect
- No real names, phone numbers, or emails.
- We do **not** access your photo gallery or files unless you select a specific item to upload.
- No contacts or address book access.
- No tracking cookies or behavioral ads.
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## 🗣️ 3. Audio Privacy
**Voice-to-Text Input:** This happens **locally** on your device. The audio is never uploaded or stored by us.
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## ⏳ 4. Data Retention
- Messages and **Attachments** expire automatically (1 → 48 hours).
- Expired data is deleted from active storage.
- Backend logs (for abuse prevention) are kept ≤ 30 days.
- Offline messages remain only on your device until sent.
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## 🔁 5. Data Use
Your data is used solely to:
- Deliver pings and attachments within their TTL and radius.
- Maintain app reliability and moderation.
- Prevent spam or abuse.
We **never sell, rent, or share** user data with advertisers.
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## 🛡️ 6. Security
- Encryption and access controls protect stored data.
- Limited retention minimizes risk.
- No system is fully secure — please avoid sharing sensitive information.
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## 👶 7. Children’s Privacy
- mortalpings is not for users under **13 years old**.
- If such use is found, data will be deleted immediately.
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## 🔄 8. Policy Updates
Our Privacy Policy may change as new features are introduced.
You’ll be notified via app updates or announcements.
Continued use after changes means you accept the updates.
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## 📬 9. Contact
For privacy concerns or questions:
📧 **mortalpings@gmail.com**
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