Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 30, 2026
Yapply ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. Yapply is intended for users aged 13 and older.
Information we collect
- Account information. When you sign in with Apple, Google, or Microsoft, we receive a unique identifier and basic profile details (such as your name or email) needed to create your account.
- Profile you create. Your display name, avatar, color, and any profile customizations.
- Content you share. Messages, voice messages, images, files, reactions, and other content you send in hubs or direct messages.
- Device tokens. A push notification token so we can deliver alerts to your device.
- Usage & safety data. Limited information used to operate moderation and keep communities safe (for example, flagged content events).
How we use your information
- To provide and operate Yapply — messaging, calls, hubs, and notifications.
- To keep the platform safe through automated and human moderation.
- To respond to your requests and support inquiries.
Service providers
We use a small number of providers to run Yapply. Content may be processed by these services solely to deliver the app's features:
- Self-hosted backend — our own servers store your account and messages.
- LiveKit — powers real-time voice and video calls.
- Apple, Google, and Microsoft — provide secure sign-in.
- OpenAI — used to automatically screen text and images for unsafe content.
- Apple Push Notification service — delivers notifications to your device.
Data retention & deletion
You can permanently delete your account at any time from within the app (Profile → Delete Account). When you delete your account, your profile and personal information are removed, and your messages are anonymized. Some records may be retained where required for safety or legal reasons.
Children
Yapply is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Security
We use industry-standard measures, including encrypted connections, to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to safeguard your data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll revise the "Last updated" date above when we do.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Email us at [email protected].