Privacy Policy for the "Zynk" App
Effective Date: 14thth of October 2024
Thank you for choosing "Zynk," an app designed for seamless sharing of files and data between your own devices, friends, colleagues and peers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our app.
By using Zynk, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1. Personal Information:We may collect the following personal information when you use the Zynk app:- Your name and username.- Your telephone number.- Email address associated with your account.- Profile picture (if you choose to provide one).- Device information, including the device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.- IP address and usage logs for analytics and service improvement purposes.- Any other information you voluntarily provide while using the app.
1.2. Files and Content:Zynk requires access to files and content you wish to share with your friends. We do not store your files on our servers. Instead, we facilitate direct peer-to-peer file transfers between you and your peers' devices during the file transfer process, where possible.
For some transfers, where it is technically impossible to create a direct, peer to peer connection between you and the other party, encrypted transfer data will flow through our servers.
We do not store this data on our servers, nor can we read your data, it is always transferred in encrypted form.
2. How We Use Your Information:
2.1. File Transfer:The primary purpose of Zynk is to facilitate file and data transfers between you and your peers, friends and colleagues, as well as your own devices. We use your personal information solely to make the service possible, enable these transfers, and to ensure the smooth and orderly functioning of the app.
2.2. Account Management:Your name, username, telephone number and email address are used to manage your Zynk account, personalize your experience, enable your activities, and for us to communicate with you regarding app updates, changes, or issues.
2.3. Analytics and Improvements:We may collect usage data and analytics to understand how the app is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. This data is collected anonymously and does not include any personally identifiable information.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
3.1. Friends', colleague’s or peer’s Data:Zynk facilitates direct file and data transfers between you and your your own devices, peers, friends or colleages. During this process, some of your personal information, such as your username, profile information and profile picture, may be shared with your friends to identify you as the sender.
Your files' metadata, such as file or folder names and sizes, may also be shared with your friends as during the transfer process as well as with services such as Google’s Firebase/FCM or Apple’s Push Notification services as we use these services to efficiently send notifications to mobile devices running Zynk.
3.2. Third Parties:We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. However, we may share anonymous and aggregated usage data with trusted partners for analytical and research purposes. This is however unlikely, as we don’t like ads, nor do we like data brokers of any kind.
3.3. Legal Compliance:We may disclose your personal information if required by law or when we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or address any misuse or violation of our policies.
4. Data Security:
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We implement industry-standard
measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
6. Your Choices:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information stored within the app at any time.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy within the app or through other communication channels.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through any method listed on our web site, https://zynk.it
By using the Zynk app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and
that you agree to our data collection and processing practices as described herein.
We hope you enjoyed reading this hopefully straight forward privacy policy, and that you’re already in love with our app! We’re looking forward to hear your feedback.
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