Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

Welcome to Tingle. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in a responsible and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you access or use the Tingle application and related services.

Tingle is strictly intended for users aged 18 years and above.

1. Information We Collect

To provide core app functionality and improve user experience, Tingle may collect limited information related to account usage and communication features.

Name, username, profile image, and profile details
Email address or mobile number depending on login method
Google account information when Google Sign-In is used
Chat interactions and communication-related activity
Call activity and connection-related information
User preferences such as language, notifications, and privacy settings
Basic technical information required for app stability, security, and abuse prevention

2. Login & Authentication

Tingle supports multiple login methods for user convenience, including:

Quick Login
Mobile Number Login
Google Login
Email & Password Login

Depending on the selected login method, limited account information may be received from authentication providers to verify and manage user access.

3. How We Use Information

To create and maintain user accounts
To provide communication features such as chat and calls
To improve application performance and reliability
To personalize user experience and app settings
To maintain platform safety and prevent misuse or fraudulent activity
To respond to user support requests and technical issues

4. Permissions

Depending on features used within the application, Tingle may request certain device permissions:

Microphone Permission: Required for voice communication features
Camera Permission: Used where communication or profile features require camera access
Storage Permission: Used for uploading profile images and handling media files
Notification Permission: Used for important alerts, messages, and activity updates

5. Communication Features

Tingle provides communication-based features including chat, voice interaction, and random connection functionality. Users are responsible for their interactions and must use the platform respectfully and responsibly.

6. Safety & Abuse Prevention

We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all users. Accounts involved in harassment, abusive behavior, spam, impersonation, or harmful activity may be restricted, suspended, or permanently removed.

Users can report inappropriate content or behavior
Reports may be reviewed to improve safety and moderation
We continuously improve systems designed to reduce misuse and harmful activity

7. Data Sharing

Tingle does not sell personal information to third parties. Limited information may be processed by trusted service providers only when necessary for authentication, hosting, analytics, security, payment processing, or app functionality.

8. Data Retention

User information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain platform integrity, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes where required.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to help protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

10. User Rights & Controls

Update profile and account information
Manage privacy and notification preferences
Delete account directly from application settings
Log out of the application at any time

11. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through the application settings. Following deletion requests, certain information may be removed or anonymized according to operational and legal requirements.

12. Children's Privacy

Tingle is strictly designed for adults aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly permit minors to create or use accounts on the platform.

13. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect feature updates, operational improvements, or legal requirements. Continued use of the application after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]