Privacy Policy – Peeps World

Effective Date: [December 1st, 2025] | Last Updated: [December 1st, 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how Peeps World ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using Peeps World, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Device identifiers
  • Account ID

B. Voice & Audio Data

  • Voice recordings uploaded by users
  • Voice comments
  • Audio interactions

C. Location Data

  • Approximate or precise location (if enabled)
  • Used to display voice posts on the map

D. Usage Data

  • App interactions
  • Session duration
  • Crash logs
  • IP address

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide voice-based social features
  • Display voice messages on location-based maps
  • Enable anonymous or public posting
  • Improve app performance and security
  • Moderate harmful or illegal content
  • Comply with legal requirements

We do NOT sell your personal data.

3. How Your Data Is Stored

All user data is securely stored using Supabase (database and storage) with encrypted server infrastructure and secure access controls. Voice recordings and location data are protected using industry-standard encryption.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Moderation & analytics services
  • Law enforcement (if legally required)

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

5. User Rights (Global Compliance)

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request a copy of your data

To request deletion or access, email: support@peepsworld.com

6. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to be forgotten
  • Right to object to profiling
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

7. CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Users)

  • Request disclosure of collected data
  • Request complete deletion
  • Opt out of data processing
  • Protection against discrimination

8. PIPEDA Rights (Canada Users)

  • Access personal information
  • Challenge data accuracy
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint

9. ePrivacy & Cookies

We comply with electronic communications and privacy regulations. We do not use invasive tracking cookies without consent.

10. Children's Privacy

Peeps World is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in certain EU regions). We do not knowingly collect children's data.

11. Location & Microphone Permissions

  • Microphone → For voice recordings
  • Location → For map-based voice discovery

You may disable these at any time in your device settings.

12. Data Retention

We retain data only while your account is active, as long as legally required, or until you request deletion. Deleted data is permanently removed within a commercially reasonable timeframe.

13. Security Measures

  • Encrypted transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication
  • Server firewalls
  • Regular security audits

No system is 100% secure.

14. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country under international privacy safeguards.

15. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of major changes.

16. Contact Information

Email: support@peepsworld.com

Website: www.peepsworld.com