# Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** April 5, 2026

**Loop** ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Loop mobile application (the "App"). This policy describes how we collect, use, and store your information.

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## Information We Collect

When you use Loop, we may collect:

- **Account & Profile Data** – name, username, email address, and profile content you provide
- **Messages & Contacts** – messages you send and contacts you connect with through the App
- **Location Data** – approximate or precise location, where you grant permission
- **Payment Data** – transaction records for in-app purchases, processed via Apple's payment infrastructure
- **Device & Analytics Data** – device type, OS version, IP address, usage patterns, crash logs, and app interaction data

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## How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

- Operate and improve the App and its features
- Enable social and messaging functionality
- Process transactions
- Analyze usage to improve performance and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent abuse

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## Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We may disclose data only:

- To comply with applicable law or valid legal process
- To protect the safety or rights of users or the public

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## Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

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## Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time without notice. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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## Contact

Questions? Email us at **privacy@squid.chat**