Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025

Vaarta (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the Vaarta mobile application (“App”) available on Android and iOS. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App or visit vaarta.me.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide a secure and reliable messaging experience.

Account Information: Name, phone number, and profile photo used to identify you within the app.
Contacts: With your permission, Vaarta may access your phone contacts to connect you with other users.
Messages: All chats and messages are end-to-end encrypted. Vaarta cannot access, read, or store your private messages on its servers.
Media Files: Photos, videos, and documents shared in chats are stored securely and transmitted through encrypted channels.
Device Information: Limited technical data such as device model, OS version, and app version are collected to improve app performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account.
To deliver messages, media, and notifications securely between users.
To improve and troubleshoot app performance and features.
To enhance safety, prevent spam, and respond to legal requests when necessary.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

Your personal data and chats are stored only as long as you use the App. You can delete your account at any time from within the app, which will permanently remove your profile, messages, and media stored on our systems.

4. Data Security

We use strong encryption (end-to-end and HTTPS/TLS) to protect data in transit and at rest. Your messages and calls remain private and inaccessible to Vaarta or any third party.

5. Permissions Used

Contacts: To help you find friends using Vaarta.
Camera & Photos: To capture and share images or videos in chats.
Microphone: To send voice messages and make voice calls.
Storage: To save received media locally on your device.
Notifications: To alert you of new messages and calls.

6. Third-Party Services

Vaarta may use trusted third-party services to deliver notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging), analytics, and crash reporting. These providers process limited technical data as required to operate the App securely.

7. Children’s Privacy

Vaarta is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children under 13 years of age.

8. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your account data anytime from within the app.
You may revoke permissions (contacts, camera, etc.) through your device settings.
You may contact us to request data deletion or privacy assistance.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website at https://vaarta.me/privacy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:
📧 support@vaarta.me
🌐 https://vaarta.me