Last updated: [13/04/2026]

ByChance ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Phone number: used for account creation, login, and verification via one-time password (OTP).
• Location data: used to enable real-time discovery of nearby users (only when you choose to share your location).
• Profile information: such as your name, profile photo, status, and preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Authenticate users securely.
• Enable core app functionality, including discovering nearby users.
• Facilitate communication between users after mutual interaction.
• Improve app performance, features, and user experience.

3. Location Services

ByChance uses location data to power its core experience.

• Location access is used only with your explicit permission.
• Users must actively choose to share their location.
• Location sharing can be turned on or off at any time.
• Location data is not continuously tracked in the background.

4. User Control and Safety