Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At TalkTok, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our short-form video and messaging platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name and username
• Email address
• Phone number (optional, for account recovery and verification)
• Profile photo and bio (if provided)
• Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service:

• Videos you watch, like, share, and comment on
• Search queries and browsing history within the app
• Time spent on the platform and interaction patterns
• Features you use and settings you configure

Device Information

We collect technical information about your device:

• Device type, operating system, and version
• Unique device identifiers
• IP address and general location (city/region level)
• Browser type and language settings

Content You Create

We store the content you create and share on TalkTok, including videos, messages, comments, and any associated metadata such as captions, hashtags, and audio selections.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the Service: Deliver, maintain, and improve TalkTok's features and functionality
• Improve Your Experience: Personalize your feed, recommend content, and suggest connections
• Ensure Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and violations of our Community Guidelines
• Communicate with You: Send important notices, updates, and respond to support requests
• Analytics: Understand how our platform is used so we can improve it

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, content delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request
• Safety: We may share information when necessary to protect the safety of our users, the public, or TalkTok
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit permission

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information and account
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized recommendations and targeted content in your account settings
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Data Portability: Request a download of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, visit your account settings or contact us at [email protected].

6. Children's Privacy

TalkTok is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the associated account promptly.

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements for our systems
• Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and, where appropriate, sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].