Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Ripa

Last Updated: July 8, 2025

Effective Date: July 8, 2025

 

1.      Introduction

Ripa ("we," "us," or "our") operates a social entertainment platform enabling users to participate in one-on-one video interactions. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information. By using Ripa, you consent to the terms described herein.

 

2.      Types of Data Collected

We collect data essential to deliver and enhance our services, categorized as follows:

Data Category	Specific Data Collected	Purpose & Legal Basis	Retention Period
Account Data	Username, email, phone number, user ID, password (hashed)	• Account creation & management • Legal basis: Contractual necessity	Until account deletion
Profile Data	Profile picture, bio, gender, interests	• Personalizing user experience • Legal basis: User consent	Until account deletion
Audio/Video Content	Real-time voice streams, video call recordings	• Facilitating live rooms & video calls • Content moderation & safety enforcement • Legal basis: Legitimate interests	Deleted immediately after session ends
Device Information	IP address, device model, OS version, IMEI/MEID, MAC address, screen resolution	• Security & fraud prevention • Troubleshooting technical issues • Legal basis: Legitimate interests	90 days
Usage Analytics	Session duration, features used, crash logs, interaction patterns	• Service optimization • New feature development • Legal basis: User consent (opt-in)	12 months
Location Data	Approximate location (derived from IP or GPS with explicit consent)	• Localized chat recommendations • Legal basis: User consent	30 days
Payment Information	Google Pay transaction ID, purchase history, virtual item records	• Processing in-app purchases • Legal basis: Contractual necessity	7 years (for tax compliance)
User-Generated Content	Text messages, virtual gifts	• Enabling social interactions • Legal basis: User consent	Until account deletion

 

Key Disclosures: •            Microphone/Camera Access: Enabled only during active sessions; users may revoke permissions via device settings. •            Sensitive Data: We never collect race, religion, health, or biometric data. •            Children’s Data: Ripa is strictly for users aged 18+; we do not knowingly process data from minors.

 

3.      Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards:

•            Encryption:

￮         End-to-end encryption for all live audio/video streams

•            Access Controls:

￮         Role-based access to user data; strict employee training on confidentiality.

￮         Regular penetration testing & vulnerability assessments.

•            Incident Response:

￮         72-hour breach notification to regulators and affected users.

 

4.      Data Retention & User Control

•            Retention Rules:

￮         Voice/video streams: Automatically purged after session termination.

￮         Account data: Deleted within 30 days of user request.

￮         Backups: Securely erased within 90 days.

•            User Rights:

￮         Deletion: Permanently delete account via Settings > Delete Account.

￮         Opt-Out Options:

▪          Withdraw location consent via device permissions.

▪          Reset advertising ID (Android: Settings > Google > Ads).

 

5.      International Data Transfers

User data may be processed globally under GDPR-compliant mechanisms:

•            EU/UK Data: Transferred via Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

•            California Residents: CCPA grants right to opt out of data "sales" (we do not sell data).

 

6.      Policy Updates & Compliance

•            Notification Method: Material changes communicated via in-app banner + email 30 days prior.

 

7.      Contact Information

•            Email:  faspionruscher@gmail.com