Ytowait’s privacy policy mainly talks about the type of data we collect from users, visitors and how we use user data. This document may be updated frequently. All Users are advised to read the privacy policy before registering on the Ytowait App.
The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, and the website can be accessed at www.ytowait.com.
We give utmost priority to Users & Visitors’ privacy.
Ytowait’s privacy policy document will explain the definitions, the type of information we collect from the Users, and how we use it in the App.
Registration
It's the process where the User provides the Mobile number, Date of birth, Gender, Name, Profile picture, Country, State, District, and Region to use our features and services.
Account
User has a dedicated personal area where he can handle and manage his personal data and Settings. This account allows users to communicate with others.
Login
It’s the process of verifying the created username and password to use our services and features.
Users
People who are registered on the Ytowait App. There are 3 types of Users.
Male user
A Person who registers on the App using the gender as Male.
Female user
A Person who registers on the App using the gender as Female.
Other user
A Person who registers on the App using the gender as Other.
User name
It’s the name created by the User during the registration process. The Username is displayed wherever the name should be displayed while using the application.
Profile picture
It’s the picture of the User which is used to display their identity.
Application
Ytowait is an Application that allows Users to register and use its features.
Features
A feature is a distinctive attribute of the Ytowait application (one concept).
Paid Features
Features which require Users to pay a minimal amount to use the feature.
Stories
A feature that Collects interesting and influencing events from registered Users in different categories, verifies and then publishes(Ex: Fashion, technology, songs, entrepreneurship).
Openup
A feature that enables Users to Express thoughts/Feelings anonymously (without Name, original pic) in one’s own language. (Ex: Crush, love, untold stories).
People
A feature that displays Users (avatar, alt. name, bio) as per the criteria (state, city, language, age, interests). Allows people to send connection requests.
Influencer
A feature where popular/celebrity Users get their profiles verified (who has a large user base as per criteria). Once it’s approved, we will display influencer profiles in the people feature. In the feed section, Users can see the influencer posts(pics, videos & video links).
Spotmate accept
When the owner of the post unlocks the post, the User who sees the post will receive a notification. When the receiver clicks on accept, Chat will be established between both the Users.
Spotmate unlock
After verification, the owner of the post can unlock the post to start initial communication with the User who has seen his/her post. The User who has seen the post will receive a notification to accept the request.
Spotmate hide
The owner of the post can use this option to hide the post and to remove the post from search results. Owners can use this after they find their missed connections.
Spotmate unhide
Unhide option helps the User to make his/her post visible in search results when other Users search with the criteria.
Report
Using the report option Users can report a post or story of another User if the User finds it affecting their privacy.
Delete account
User can delete his/her account whenever they wish to delete it. Inorder to delete the account permanently Users need to enter username and mobile number for security validation.
Data Control and sharing with 3rd parties
The Complete data which we collect from the Users is safe with Ytowait Company. Only Limited information is available to Ytowait back-end teams. User’s Mobile number and username visibility is also restricted to most of the Ytowait support teams.Only privileged Ytowait admins can see Users details whenever any necessary checks need to be done.
Ytowait may share limited information to trusted third parties, like Gender, DOB, State, District, City/ town for relevant advertisements purposes.
What we collect from Users
Mobile number
It should belong to the User. It’s private and visible to registered people only.(Mandatory)
Date of Birth (DOB)
The User should use his/her correct Date of Birth, as 18 years is the mandatory age needed to use this App. It has public visibility.(Mandatory)
Gender
This is collected to show relevant information to the User. It has public visibility.(Mandatory)
User name
Users are allowed to use nicknames. It's public.(Mandatory)
Profile picture
It is useful in the Spotmate feature to connect with the User's missing connection. When the User writes a spotmate post, the profile picture of the User is not visible to others. The profile picture will be visible to Users only when a User opens the post. Setting up a profile picture is voluntary.
State
We collect this information from the User to display relevant stories and advertisements. This information is visible to the public. (Mandatory)
District
We collect this information from the User to display relevant stories and advertisements. This information is visible to the public. (Mandatory)
Region
We collect this information from the User to display relevant stories and advertisements. This information is visible to the public. (Mandatory)
What other information we collect from Users & Visitors
We may collect your log-in sessions, Ip address, ISP name, Cookies, the time you are spending on the App, features on which you spend more time, etc, for App/Site analytics.
How do we use your information
We use the information we collect in various ways to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our App
- Improve, personalize, expand and enhance our App
- Understand and analyze how Users use our App
- Develop new services, features, and functionalities
- Communicate with Users, either directly or through one of our partners, including customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the App, and for marketing and promotional purposes
- Communicate with Users through emails and notifications
- Find and prevent fraud and scams
Data Transfer or Download
There is no option to transfer your data to a different account. Your data is restricted to your account only.
Users have no option to download and save his/her complete activities in a PDF or any other format. Users can only see his/her activities within the app.
Suggestions to users
Spotmate post Owner
User can check how many people have visited his/her post when he/she opens the post. The User can check the profile picture or the described appearance of the person who has seen his/her post. If the User is really sure that the person's profile is matching with the person he/she is looking for, only then should the User start establishing a connection.
Sharing his/her information with other Users is completely the choice of the User. However, Ytowait suggests its Users to share limited information with other Users whom they connect with. Additionally, whenever a User feels like not sharing his/her personal information, it is advisable to stop doing it immediately.
Spotmate Post Reader
- After searching the post - The User can check the other user’s profile picture and the described appearance. If it's matching with the person he/she is looking for, only then should the User open the post.
- If the information of the other User is not accurate, the User is advised not to open the post, and to not establish a connection.
- Only if the User is interested should he/she start establishing the connection with the other User after verifying the complete details.
- Sharing information with another User is completely the choice of the User. Ytowait always suggests its Users to share limited information with other Users.
- During the time of conversations at any point of time, if the User feels insecure, it is advised to immediately stop communicating with the other User and to report and block the other User immediately.
Exercising your rights over data
Users have the right to review and take necessary actions on his/her own data. Users can write/delete posts, search and connect with other users, submit stories, read and report stories, delete accounts, change password , block/unblock users and report posts/stories.
Incase of any doubts or queries Users can reach out to Ytowait team by sending an email to team@ytowait.com
Account and Data validity
The account of a User is active if he/she uses it regularly. If the User does not use his/her account for 12 months, our backend team may deactivate the User’s profile. However, the User can reach out Ytowait team at any point of time to know the possibilities to reactivate his/her account.
Till the time a User’s account is active, his/her data is safe with us. In future if we are working on storage optimization we may limit the User’s data for a few months/years. The Ytowait team will update the User whenever there are changes.
Contact Ytowait
Users can reach our support teams by sending an email to team@ytowait.com. The above email can be used by the User to write to us about his/her concerns about privacy, personal data or any account related information. Our backend team will check and revert back to the User within 7 working days.
Attributions/Licenses
The Ytowait app incorporates various licenses covering images, audio, video, and media files used within the application. We express our gratitude to the following sources:
- Content distributed under the Lottie Simple License.
- Images sourced from Freepik.
- Audio content provided by Pixabay.
- Noto Emoji Animations courtesy of Google Fonts Noto Emoji Animation.
