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Privacy Policy for Ideal Chat

This policy explains exactly what Ideal Chat accesses on your device, why, and what happens to it. Written in plain language, matched line-for-line to our App Store permission requests.

Last Updated: July 2026
$auth.phone_numberauthorized
$contacts.readfriend-match only
$camera / microphonecalls & media
$photos.read_writechat media
$location.when_in_useopt-in share
$face_idlocal unlock
$push.apns_fcmalerts only
SECTION 01

Introduction

Ideal Chat respects your privacy and is built to protect every conversation, call, and piece of personal data that passes through the app. This policy describes what we collect, why we collect it, and the controls you have over it. By using Ideal Chat, you agree to the practices described below.

SECTION 02

Permissions & Data We Collect

Account Information Phone Number

Used for account authentication and to create your Ideal Chat user profile.

Contacts Access NSContactsUsageDescription

Used solely to help you find friends who are already on Ideal Chat. Your contacts are never sold or shared with third parties.

Camera & Microphone NSCameraUsageDescription · NSMicrophoneUsageDescription

Required for HD audio and video calls, recording voice messages, and taking photos within chats.

Photos & Media Gallery NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription · NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription

Used to send photos and videos in chat, and to save media you receive back to your device gallery.

Location NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription

Used only at the moment you choose to share your current location inside a chat.

Face ID / Biometrics NSFaceIDUsageDescription

Used to secure and unlock the app locally on your device. Biometric data never leaves your device.

Push Notification Tokens APNs · Firebase FCM

Apple Push Notification service and Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens are used to deliver instant call and message alerts.

SECTION 03

How We Use Your Data

  • Delivering real-time one-to-one chat, group communication, and video calls.
  • Sending background call notifications and keeping your account secure.
SECTION 04

Data Security & Retention

All messages and calls on Ideal Chat are encrypted in transit. You remain in control of your data at all times.

  • Delete individual messages at any time.
  • Permanently delete your account and associated data whenever you choose.
Encrypted in transit User-controlled deletion No data resale
SECTION 05

Contact Information

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach out directly.

Developer
Ranganathan Tharanipathi
Support Email
info@idealcorp.in
Phone
+91 86101 88720