Privacy Policy for AdHoc DM

1. Introduction

AdHoc DM is a privacy-first messaging app that allows users to send encrypted direct messages (DMs) and photos. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect very minimal information:

• Camera Access
  We request camera permission only to:
  • Scan QR codes
  • Allow you to take photos to send in a DM
• Location Access
  We request location permission only to allow you to send your current location in a DM. We do not track your location in the background or use it for any other purpose.
• Messages and Photos
  All messages and photos are protected with End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). We do not have access to the content of your messages or photos.
• Analytics
  We collect anonymous analytics such as general app usage and page views. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

We do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers unless you voluntarily provide them.

3. End-to-End Encryption & Data Handling

• All messages and images are encrypted on your device before being sent.
• Images are stored encrypted on our remote servers.
• Once a recipient downloads an image, it is automatically deleted from our servers.
• Any undownloaded images are periodically deleted after a period of time.
• All messages are stored in an encrypted local datastore on your device.
• Photos remain on your device (unencrypted) in the app’s local file directory only until you delete them from the DM.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect solely to:

• Provide the core features of AdHoc DM (encrypted messaging, photo sharing, and location sharing)
• Enable QR code scanning
• Improve the app through anonymous analytics
• Ensure reliable delivery of your encrypted messages

5. Sharing of Information

Since we do not collect any user information, we do not share any user information with third parties.

We never sell your data.

6. Data Storage and Deletion

• Local Storage: All messages are stored encrypted on your device.
• Remote Storage: Images are stored encrypted on our servers only until they are downloaded or automatically deleted after a period of inactivity.
• You have full control to delete messages and photos from your DMs at any time.

7. Your Rights

You can:

• Revoke camera or location access anytime through your device settings
• Delete your messages and photos at any time
• Request deletion of any account-related data (if applicable)
• Contact us with any privacy questions

8. Children’s Privacy

AdHoc DM is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@talloaksventures.com
Website: https://adhocdm.com