Effective Date: August 23, 2025
Fato (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the rights and choices you have. By using our app, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Email address, username, password, and any profile details you provide.
- User Content: Photos, videos, audio, comments, likes, direct messages, and other material you upload, create, or share in the app.
- App Activity & Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app (views, likes, follows, searches, session length, crash reports).
- Device Information & Diagnostics: Device model, operating system, IP address, language, time zone, app version, crash and performance logs.
- Purchase History: Purchases or subscriptions made through Google Play or App Store. We do not receive or store full payment card numbers.
- Location Data (if permission granted): Approximate or precise location to enable features such as recommendations or localized services.
- Log Data: Server logs may include IP addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
- Identifiers: Device identifiers or advertising IDs (if ads are shown).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To create and manage your account, deliver core features, and allow you to upload, view, and share content.
- Personalization: To suggest content, accounts, or features based on your activity.
- Communication: To send you service-related updates, account verification, security alerts, or support responses.
- Analytics & Improvement: To measure performance, monitor trends, fix bugs, and improve overall experience.
- Advertising & Marketing (if applicable): To deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
- Fraud Prevention & Security: To detect suspicious activity, prevent misuse, and protect our rights and the rights of others.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share information in these cases:
- Service Providers: Hosting, cloud storage, analytics, crash reporting, payment processing.
- Other Users: Content you make public (e.g., videos, comments, likes) will be visible to others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights.
- Advertising Partners (if applicable): Limited data such as device identifiers may be shared to serve ads.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Update Account: Edit profile details directly in the app.
- Manage Permissions: Enable or disable camera, microphone, photo library, and location access via your device settings.
- Access Data: Request a copy of your account information by contacting us.
- Delete Account:
- In-app: Open Fato → Profile → Account Delete → Confirm.
- Alternative: Email us at support@fatoapp.com from your registered email with “Account Deletion Request” in the subject.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of marketing messages by following unsubscribe instructions.
5. Data Retention
- We keep your personal information as long as your account is active.
- Content you delete may remain temporarily in backups for up to 30 days.
- Some minimal data may be retained if legally required (e.g., fraud prevention or tax obligations).
- After account deletion, your profile, videos, comments, and messages are permanently removed.
6. Data Security
- We use encryption and industry-standard practices to protect your information.
- Data is encrypted in transit and stored on secure servers.
- However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Children’s Privacy
- Fato is not directed to children under 13.
- We do not knowingly collect or solicit data from children.
- If we discover data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed on servers located outside your country.
We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are applied in line with this Privacy Policy.
9. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
- Material changes will be communicated in-app or via email.
- The updated policy will include a new “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding your data, please contact us: