Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Wakao Technologies Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, stores, processes, and protects your personal information when you use the Wakao mobile application ("App") on any platform including but not limited to iOS, Android, web, or any other mobile or desktop platform.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the Wakao App, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy in its entirety. If you do not agree to any of the terms of this Policy, you must immediately cease all use of the App and delete it from all your devices.

This Policy applies to all users of the Wakao App, regardless of the platform or device used, and covers all data collection, processing, and sharing activities conducted by us, our affiliates, subsidiaries, service providers, and any third-party integrations.

2. COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DATA GATHERING

2.1 PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION:

We collect, process, and store the following personal identification information ONLY when absolutely necessary for core app functionality:

Account Creation and Authentication (REQUIRED FOR SERVICE):

Profile and Personal Information (OPTIONAL AND USER-CONTROLLED):

DATA MINIMIZATION PRINCIPLE:

We strictly adhere to the principle of data minimization. We ONLY collect data that is:

  • Absolutely necessary for core app functionality
  • Explicitly requested and consented to by the user
  • Required for legal compliance and regulatory obligations
  • Essential for user safety and security
  • Necessary for fraud prevention and abuse detection

2.2 LOCATION AND GEOSPATIAL DATA:

We collect location-related information ONLY when explicitly enabled by the user and ONLY to the extent necessary for core app functionality:

Precise Location Data (USER-CONTROLLED AND LIMITED):

Location Services Integration (PLATFORM-DEPENDENT):

LOCATION DATA RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS:

  • Location data is NEVER collected without explicit user consent
  • Location data is NEVER used for tracking or surveillance purposes
  • Location data is NEVER shared with third parties for advertising or marketing
  • Location data is NEVER sold or monetized
  • Location data is automatically deleted after 30 days unless required for legal compliance
  • Users can disable location services at any time
  • Users can delete location history at any time
  • Location data is encrypted both in transit and at rest

2.3 DATA WE EXPLICITLY DO NOT COLLECT:

We maintain a strict policy of NOT collecting the following types of data:

Personal Financial Information:

Health and Medical Information:

Biometric Data (Beyond Basic Authentication):

Sensitive Personal Information:

2.4 ABSOLUTE NO-DATA-SELLING POLICY:

We maintain an absolute and irrevocable policy of NEVER selling user data:

Data Selling Prohibition:

Data Monetization Restrictions:

2.5 STRICT DATA TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS:

We maintain strict controls over data transfers and NEVER transfer data unnecessarily:

Data Transfer Limitations:

Required Data Transfer Circumstances:

Data Transfer Safeguards:

2.6 COMPREHENSIVE DATA RETENTION AND DELETION POLICIES:

We maintain strict data retention policies and provide comprehensive deletion options:

Data Retention Principles:

Specific Retention Periods:

Data Deletion Options:

3. COMPREHENSIVE THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND INTEGRATIONS

3.1 AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTITY SERVICES:

We integrate with the following authentication and identity services:

Firebase Authentication Services:

Social Media Authentication:

3.2 CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE AND STORAGE:

We utilize comprehensive cloud infrastructure services:

Google Cloud Platform Services:

Amazon Web Services (AWS):

3.5 COOKIES AND WEB STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

WAKAO'S APPROACH TO COOKIES:

Wakao does NOT use traditional HTTP cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We believe in respecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible experience through modern, transparent web storage technologies.

WEB STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES WE USE:

Instead of traditional cookies, Wakao uses modern web storage technologies that are more transparent, secure, and give you better control over your data:

Local Storage (localStorage):

Session Storage (sessionStorage):

IndexedDB:

WHAT DATA WE STORE LOCALLY:

We use web storage to improve your experience by caching:

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND COOKIES:

While Wakao doesn't use cookies, some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies:

Google Services:

Firebase Services:

IMPORTANT NOTE

These third-party cookies are essential for the functionality of our services. You can control these cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the app's performance and features.

YOUR CONTROL OVER WEB STORAGE:

4. COMPREHENSIVE DATA PROCESSING AND USAGE

4.1 PRIMARY SERVICE PROVISION:

We process your data to provide core Wakao services including:

User Account Management:

Social Activity Platform:

4.2 PERSONALIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT:

We use your data to enhance user experience through:

Content Personalization:

Machine Learning and AI:

5. COMPREHENSIVE DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1 SERVICE PROVIDER SHARING:

We share data with third-party service providers for:

Core Infrastructure Services:

Authentication and Security:

5.2 ANALYTICS AND MARKETING PARTNERS:

We share data with analytics and marketing partners for:

Performance Analytics:

Marketing and Advertising:

6. COMPREHENSIVE DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

6.1 TECHNICAL SECURITY MEASURES:

We implement comprehensive technical security including:

Encryption and Cryptography:

Access Control and Authentication:

6.2 INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY:

We maintain robust infrastructure security:

Network Security:

7. COMPREHENSIVE USER RIGHTS AND DATA CONTROL

7.1 DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS:

We provide comprehensive data subject rights:

Access and Portability:

Correction and Rectification:

7.2 CONSENT AND PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT:

We provide comprehensive consent management:

Consent Collection and Management:

8. COMPREHENSIVE CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

8.1 PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION:

For all privacy-related inquiries and concerns:

Wakao Technologies Inc.

Social Media Support:

8.2 PRIVACY OFFICER AND SPECIALIZED CONTACTS:

For specific privacy and compliance matters:

Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Legal and Compliance Team:

8.3 RESPONSE TIMELINES AND PROCEDURES:

We maintain comprehensive response procedures:

Initial Response:

IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE

By continuing to use the Wakao app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by ALL of the privacy practices and data handling procedures set forth in this comprehensive Privacy Policy. This includes all data collection, processing, sharing, and protection practices.

Contact Information and Support

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

Wakao Technologies Inc.

Specialized Contacts:

Social Media Support:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CONTACTING US DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY OF THE PRIVACY PRACTICES, DATA HANDLING PROCEDURES, OR PROTECTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS POLICY. ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY IN ITS ENTIRETY.

RESPONSE TIMELINE: We acknowledge all inquiries within 24 hours and provide detailed responses within 30 days.