Privacy Policy for PING

Last updated: April 2026

PING is a real-time messaging, voice, and video calling application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we may collect and process the following types of data:

• Account Information: Usernames, email addresses, and passwords (stored securely via hash) required for account creation.
• Communications: Messages, photos, and content sent through the app (processed to deliver your messages).
• App Activity: Basic usage data, connection status (online/offline), and application settings (e.g., read receipts, last seen visibility).

2. Device Permissions and Access

Depending on the features you use, PING may request access to the following device permissions. We only access these with your explicit consent:

• Camera and Microphone: Required to facilitate voice and video calls (WebRTC) and to capture photos within the app.
• Storage / Photo Gallery: Required to upload profile avatars and share image messages.

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected data strictly to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the core messaging and calling functionality.
• Sync your data seamlessly across your sessions.
• Ensure security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Data is only processed by our trusted cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., Azure) strictly for hosting and operating the PING service securely.

5. Data Security

We take the protection of your data seriously. Communications between your device and our servers are encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols (e.g., TLS/HTTPS/WSS). We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access.

6. Data Retention and Account Deletion

User data is retained only as long as your account is active and necessary to provide the service.

Account Deletion: Users have the right to request the complete deletion of their account and associated data. You can request account deletion by sending an email from your registered email address to:
eng.akin.yilmaz@hotmail.com

Upon receiving a deletion request, all personal data, including messages, profile information, and connection logs, will be permanently removed from our active servers.

7. Children's Privacy

PING is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: eng.akin.yilmaz@hotmail.com