Privacy Policy

1. About Group Verse

Group Verse is a directory application that helps users discover and share publicly available group links from various online platforms, including WhatsApp. Users may browse listings, submit new group links, suggest updates to existing listings, and report inaccurate or inappropriate content.

When a user submits or updates a public WhatsApp group link, Group Verse automatically retrieves publicly available metadata associated with that link, such as the group name, description, profile image, and invite information. This information is obtained only from publicly accessible sources and is used solely to improve the accuracy and presentation of listings within the application.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Depending on how you use the application, we may collect:

• Public group invite links submitted by users.
• Group update requests.
• Feedback or support messages.
• Content reports.
• Email address when contacting support.

Providing this information is voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use Group Verse, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device model
• Device manufacturer
• Android version
• App version
• Device language
• Approximate country or region
• IP address (used for security and fraud prevention)
• Advertising Identifier (Google Advertising ID where available)
• App usage statistics
• Crash reports
• Performance diagnostics
• Network information

This information helps us improve reliability, performance, and security.

3. WhatsApp Group Metadata Collection

When a public WhatsApp invite link is submitted or updated, our servers may automatically retrieve publicly available information associated with that invitation, including:

• Group title
• Group profile image
• Group description
• Invite preview information

This process is fully automated.

We do not access:

• Private messages
• Group conversations
• Member lists
• Phone numbers of group members
• Administrator accounts
• Personal WhatsApp accounts

Only information that is publicly available through the invite link is processed.

4. How We Use Information

• Display accurate group listings.
• Verify submitted links.
• Retrieve publicly available group information.
• Improve application functionality.
• Detect spam and abuse.
• Moderate inappropriate content.
• Respond to user inquiries.
• Improve search quality.
• Analyze application performance.
• Display advertisements.
• Comply with legal obligations.

5. Advertising

Group Verse is a free application supported by advertising.

Advertisements may be provided by Google AdMob and other trusted advertising partners that may be integrated into the application in the future.

Advertising partners may collect information such as:

• Advertising Identifier
• Device Information
• Approximate Location
• IP Address
• App Interaction Data
• Ad Performance Data

This information is used for:

• Showing relevant advertisements
• Limiting repetitive ads
• Measuring advertising effectiveness
• Detecting fraudulent activity

Each advertising provider operates under its own privacy policy.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics services including Google Analytics for Firebase, Firebase Crashlytics, and Firebase Performance Monitoring.

Analytics information helps us understand:

• App usage
• Feature popularity
• Crash reports
• Performance metrics
• Device compatibility

Analytics data is used only to improve the application.

7. Third-Party Services

The application may use third-party services including:

• Google Play Services
• Firebase
• Google AdMob
• Cloud hosting providers
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
• Push notification providers

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Although the mobile application does not use traditional browser cookies, integrated SDKs may use technologies such as:

• Advertising identifiers
• Local storage
• Device identifiers
• SDK-generated identifiers

These technologies help improve app functionality and advertising performance.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

• With trusted service providers.
• With advertising and analytics providers.
• To comply with legal requirements.
• To prevent fraud or abuse.
• To protect users and our services.

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate the application.
• Improve services.
• Meet legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes.
• Prevent abuse.

Data that is no longer required is deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

12. Children's Privacy

Group Verse is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Restrict certain processing activities.
• Object to data processing.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Request a copy of your personal data where required by law.

Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.

14. GDPR Compliance (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal information only when we have a lawful basis, including:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

You have the rights provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability where applicable.

15. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Know what categories of personal information are collected.
• Request access to personal information.
• Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Correct inaccurate personal information where applicable.
• Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where required by law.
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

Group Verse does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

16. Google Play User Data Policy

Group Verse complies with the Google Play User Data Policy.

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. We do not collect unnecessary personal information, and we do not access private WhatsApp conversations, contacts, or messages.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately after publication, and the Effective Date will be updated accordingly.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

18. Contact Us

Group Verse Support

Email: purchasewithamazon@gmail.com

By using Group Verse, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.