Introduction
At Zakaya, we believe in being clear about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we handle it, so you can make informed decisions about using our service.
Age Requirements
Zakaya is intended for users who are either:
- 18 years of age or older, or
- Between 13 and 18 years of age with parental permission
We verify this during the registration process. Users who do not meet these age requirements are not permitted to use our service.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Zakaya collects personal data in the form of email addresses and in the future, phone numbers. These are collected to verify users' identities, send customized site notifications, and enhance user interaction with features like the username generator. The emails are processed by our AI to generate usernames, an optional feature you can opt in or out of by sending in any text of your choosing.
Cookies and Site Analytics
We use cookies solely for:
- Session management: To keep you logged in and maintain your preferences
- Internal analytics: To understand user journeys and improve our service
We do not use third-party cookies or share cookie data with external services. Our analytics are built and maintained internally, ensuring your data stays within our system.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information and account data until you request its deletion. You can request account deletion at any time through your account settings, which will remove all your personal data from our systems.
Disclosure to Third Parties
The limited third-party disclosure we engage in is with OpenAI when utilizing our optional username generator and with platforms connected to Zakaya via oauth including Google and Twitter/X when these accounts are connected to Zakaya. Besides these features, your personal information remains enclosed within Zakaya's system.
Third-Party Account Integrations
When you connect your accounts, we request specific permissions for the following purposes:
Google Account
- Authentication: We use your Google account information (email and profile) solely for login purposes
- Calendar Integration: We request access to your Google Calendar to add events when you choose to schedule them through our platform
Twitter/X Account
- Authentication: We use your Twitter/X account information solely for login purposes
Optional Notification Services
We offer optional notification services through:
- Discord: For receiving notifications through our Discord bot
- Telegram: For receiving notifications through our Telegram service
These notification services are entirely optional and not required for using Zakaya's main features. We only use these services to deliver notifications you've explicitly opted to receive.
Data Security
Zakaya prioritizes your data privacy and security. We apply a multitude of measures to prevent your data from accidental loss or unauthorized access. These measures are continually updated in line with the latest technologies.
User Generated Content
Zakaya provides various features that allow you to create and share content, including:
- Chat messages and media in chat rooms
- Forum posts and discussions
- Media uploads (images, audio, etc.)
- Event creation and scheduling
Content Ownership and Privacy
When you create content on Zakaya:
- You retain ownership of your original content
- You grant Zakaya a license to store, display, and distribute your content as part of providing our services
- Content shared in public areas (like public forums) is visible to other users
- Content shared in private chats or private rooms is only visible to the intended recipients
Content Removal
You can delete your own content at any time. When you delete content:
- It is removed from public view immediately
- It is permanently deleted from our systems
- Note that other users may have viewed or saved copies of your content before deletion
Content Moderation
To maintain a safe environment, we reserve the right to review, modify, or remove content that violates our terms of service or community guidelines. This includes content that is:
- Illegal or promotes illegal activities
- Harassing, abusive, or threatening
- Spam or unwanted commercial content
- In violation of intellectual property rights
Your Rights
You retain full control of your information. You can access, edit, or delete any of your personal details at any time, including complete profile deletion, which erases all personal data from our site.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may revise this policy periodically and will denote any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Users will be duly notified of significant changes.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact [email protected].