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VeroSocial Android App Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the VeroSocial Android application collects, uses, stores, and protects users' personal data while they use the mobile application connected to the VeroSocial service.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is VeroSocial.

For any request regarding privacy, the processing of personal data, or the exercise of rights granted under applicable laws, users may contact the data controller at the following email address:

info@verosocial.it

2. Personal Data Collected by the Application

The application may collect data directly provided by the user while using the service, including, but not limited to:

  • username;

  • email address;

  • password;

  • profile information;

  • published content;

  • messages;

  • comments;

  • photographs;

  • videos;

  • audio files;

  • other information voluntarily entered by the user.

Data collection occurs only to the extent necessary to provide the features requested by the user and ensure the proper functioning of the service.

3. Device Permissions Requested by the Application

The Android app may request certain device permissions only when necessary to use specific features.

The requested permissions may include:

Camera

Used to take photos, record videos, create stories, perform live streams, and use features such as QR code scanning.

Microphone

Used to record voice messages, voice comments, video calls, and live broadcasts.

Precise or Approximate Location

Used for location-based features, local content, or services connected to the user's location, such as possible weather information.

Notifications

Used to send communications related to messages, interactions, account updates, and other service activities.

Access to Device Media Content

Used to allow users to select and upload photos, videos, audio files, or other multimedia content voluntarily chosen by the user.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data collected through the app is processed for the following purposes:

  • creation and management of user accounts;

  • authentication and access to the service;

  • publishing and management of content;

  • messaging and communication between users;

  • management of social features;

  • content moderation and abuse prevention;

  • session management and account security;

  • account recovery;

  • sending service-related notifications;

  • technical analysis and improvement of platform features.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures requested by the user, necessary to enable the use of the application and the requested features.

User consent, where required by applicable laws, for example for certain features requiring access to location, notifications, or other device resources.

Compliance with legal obligations to which VeroSocial is subject.

Legitimate interest of the data controller, for purposes such as platform security, prevention of abusive or fraudulent activities, protection of VeroSocial's rights, and continuity of the service, while respecting users' fundamental rights and freedoms.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to VeroSocial's IT systems and to technical service providers necessary for the proper operation of the service.

The categories of parties that may process personal data include:

  • hosting and server infrastructure service providers;

  • real-time audio and video transmission services, including technological components such as Agora used for live features;

  • Google services and Android components required for certain functionalities, including Google Play Services and ML Kit;

  • external services for playback or display of embedded content when users access content from external platforms, such as YouTube or X.

Personal data is processed using appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect information.

Some service providers may operate outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, data transfers are carried out in compliance with the safeguards provided by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), including, where applicable, adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other legally recognized mechanisms.

7. User-Generated Content

The application allows users to create and publish personal content.

VeroSocial may process such content exclusively to enable publication, apply privacy settings selected by the user, manage reports, blocks, community security, and moderation activities.

Users remain responsible for the content they publish through the platform.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for the period necessary to:

  • provide the service;

  • comply with legal obligations;

  • ensure platform security;

  • prevent abuse;

  • exercise or defend possible legal rights.

Data may be retained for different periods only when required by applicable laws.

9. Data Security

VeroSocial adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data collected through the app and stored on its systems.

However, no IT system can guarantee absolute security against all possible risks.

10. Account Deletion

If the app allows account creation, users may request account deletion through:

  • the dedicated function available in the app settings;

  • the website, when available;

  • a direct request to VeroSocial.

Deletion results in the removal of the account and associated data according to applicable technical procedures and legal requirements.

11. User Rights

Users may exercise the rights provided by applicable laws, including:

  • the right to access personal data;

  • the right to rectification;

  • the right to deletion;

  • the right to restriction of processing;

  • the right to object;

  • the right to data portability.

To exercise these rights or request information about the processing of personal data, users may contact:

info@verosocial.it

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, particularly in the European Union Member State where they normally reside, work, or where an alleged infringement occurred.

12. Minors

The application is intended for users who are at least 16 years old.

Use of the app by minors is permitted only in compliance with applicable age requirements established by law and the terms of service.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

VeroSocial may periodically update this Privacy Policy for legal, technical, or organizational reasons.

Significant changes will be published on this page and, when necessary, communicated to users through available channels.

14. Useful Links

General Service Privacy Policy:
https://verosocial.it/terms/privacy-policy

Contact:
https://verosocial.it/contact-us

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