Duddie is set to never collect or store any sensitive information. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our chat application, website, or any associated services (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

a. Personal Identifiers

    •    Name

    •    Email address

    •    Username

    •    Profile photo (optional)

    •    Phone number (optional)

b. Device and Usage Information

    •    IP address

    •    Browser type

    •    Device type

    •    Operating system

    •    Chat logs (for support, moderation, or analytics)

c. Location Data

    •    Approximate location derived from IP address (non-precise)

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    •    Session cookies

    •    Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information 

We use the information we collect to:    

 •    Provide and improve our Services     

•    Authenticate users and manage accounts     

•    Monitor and moderate chats (as needed)     

•    Send administrative communications     

•    Respond to user support inquiries     

•    Analyze usage trends and user behavior     

•    Comply with legal obligations 

3. Sharing Your Information 

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:    

 •    Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools)    

 •    Law enforcement (if legally required)     

•    Business transfers (if we merge or sell the company)

4. Your Rights (U.S. & CCPA) 

•    Right to know what personal data is being collected     

•    Right to request deletion of your personal data    

 •    Right to opt out of data sale (we don’t sell your data)     

•    Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights  To exercise your rights, email us at info@theduddie.com.

5. Data Retention 

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:     

•    Legal compliance     

•    Operational needs     

•    Account management  

6. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk.

7. Children’s Privacy 

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. 

8. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our platform. 

9. Contact Us 

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 📬 info@theduddie.com

Terms and Conditions for The Duddie 

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of The Duddie chat services, website, and related applications (“Service”). By using our Service, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

Eligibility 

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission.

• Account Registration

To access some features, you may need to register an account. You agree to:

    •    Provide accurate information

    •    Keep your password confidential

    •    Be responsible for all activity under your account

• Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

    •    Violate any laws

    •    Harass, threaten, or abuse others

    •    Share inappropriate, illegal, or offensive content

    •    Impersonate others

    •    Interfere with the Service or servers

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

• User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit (messages, images, etc.), but you grant us a license to:

    •    Store and display your content

    •    Use it for moderation, improvement, and support

You are solely responsible for the content you share.

• Intellectual Property

All content and code in the Service is owned by The Duddie or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

• Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access at any time for violating these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.

• Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be error-free or uninterrupted.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

    •    Loss of data

    •    Indirect or consequential damages

    •    Unauthorized access to your account

• Changes to Terms 

We may update these Terms occasionally. If changes are material, we will notify you via the app or email.

• Contact

 For questions about these Terms: 📧 info@theduddie.com 📬