Privacy Policy
Effective since: Aug 04 2025
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1. Introduction
This is the Privacy Policy of HotYola ("HotYola", "us", "we", or "our"), which is incorporated into and is subject to our Terms of Use. Please read on to learn more about our data handling practices. By visiting our website ("Site"), or accessing or using our HotYola mobile application ("App") or all of the services available or related to therein (collectively referred to in this Privacy Policy as the "Service"), you agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.
When you visit the Site or App we may collect data from you as described below. When you register and use your account with us we will collect data from you in order to provide the Services. The types of data we collect depends on how you use our App and Services.
2. Information we collect
When you visit and use our Site or App, install the App on your device, or register for an account with HotYola, some personally identifiable information about you is collected in order for us to be able to provide you with the Services. Further details about this are set out below.
2.1. "Registration and Account Data"
When you install the Service on your device and/or register for an account with HotYola, personally and/or non-personally identifiable information about you may be collected. There are two types of Registration and Account Data:
- Information you provide (mandatory) - You will be asked to provide your gender, name or an alias and date of birth together with your mobile phone or email address.
- Information you provide (optional) - You may also choose to provide other personally identifiable information such as your photos or videos of yourself. If you register using Facebook, Apple or Google account, we may collect additional information (e.g., Facebook ID and token).
2.2. Location Information
We may collect location data derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, or IP address to operate our Services and maintain account security.
2.3. Log Data
We receive information when you interact with our services ("Log Data"), including IP address, device type, browser information, and activity metadata. Log Data is retained for up to 30 days.
2.4. Other Third Parties and Affiliates
We may receive information from partners, affiliates, and payment processors for transactions made through the Service.
2.5. Personalizing Based On Your Inferred Identity
We associate devices and accounts to personalize Services, using information like email hashes to infer identity.
2.6. During usage of the App
- Device information: Model, unique identifier, IP address
- Your activity: Matches, messaging history, media usage
- Content you shared: Profile data, messages, photos/videos
- Content you created: User-generated content
- Payment information: For in-app transactions
- Error-reporting information: Crash diagnostics
2.7. When you visit our Site
We use cookies and tracking technologies to collect browsing data. You may disable these via browser settings.
2.8. Age
The Service is not directed at persons under 18. We verify age during sign-up and delete accounts of underage users.
3. Your User Profile
You control your Profile information (photos, bio, interests). Profiles are discoverable by other users. You may block contacts via App settings.
4. Purpose and use of personal information
We process data to:
4.1 Provide Services (connections, video calls, messaging)
4.2 Maintain accounts and enable networking
4.3 Promote safety and security
4.4 Fulfill business management needs
4.5 Integrate across HotYola services
5. Legal Basis for processing
Processing occurs under:
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interests
- Your consent
- Legal compliance
- Public interest
6. Sharing with Third-Party Partners
Information may be shared with:
- Affiliates in the HotYola Group
- Service providers (payment processors, analytics)
- Legal/regulatory authorities
- Business transferees
7. Parties with whom you may share User Content
Publicly shared content may be redistributed. Removal does not guarantee elimination from all systems.
8. Direct Marketing
We send marketing communications only with consent. Opt-out available at any time.
9. Data Access and Removal
Control settings via App or device. Account deletion may limit Service access.
10. Outbound Links
Third-party sites have independent privacy practices not governed by this policy.
11. Security
We implement technical measures (encryption, access controls) but cannot guarantee absolute security due to internet risks. Data may be transferred internationally.
12. Retention of Your Data
Kept only as long as necessary for stated purposes, then anonymized or deleted.
13. Your Data Protection Rights
You have rights to:
- Access
- Withdraw consent
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction of processing
- Objection
- Complaint
14. Exercising your rights
Update via App or contact: android_developement@biulive.xyz
15. Cookie Policy
Cookies enhance site functionality. Disabling may limit Service features.
16. Notification of Changes
Policy updates posted on Site/App. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
17. Contact information
Questions? Contact: android_developement@biulive.xyz