🔒 Privacy Policy
(Yapping.in)
Effective Date: 19 August 2025
At Yapping.in, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is made in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 applicable in India.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
Name, email ID, phone number, username, or any details you provide during registration.
Chats & Conversations
The messages you share may be stored for moderation, safety, and to improve user experience.
Device & Technical Data
IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies for analytics and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- • To run and improve Yapping.in
- • To personalize your experience
- • For moderation, safety, and prevention of abuse
- • To comply with Indian legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
Data Sharing Policy
- • We do not sell your personal data to advertisers
- • Data may be shared with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, etc.) to operate the platform
- • If required by Indian law, court, or government authorities, we may disclose certain data
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve functionality and performance. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
5. Your Rights
Under Indian Law
You have the right to:
- • Access or update your personal data
- • Request deletion of your account
- • Opt out of promotional communications
6. Data Security
We follow industry practices to secure your data. However, no method of storage or transmission over the internet is 100% safe.
7. Children's Privacy
Yapping.in is not intended for users below 18 years of age. Users between 13–18 years should use the platform under parental guidance.
8. Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use means you accept them.