Last updated: February 8, 2026
At Deto, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when using our application.
When signing in via Google or Apple account, we collect:
You may optionally provide additional information such as:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Creating and managing your account | Account information (Google/Apple ID, email, name) |
| Enabling voice and text communication | Messages, voice conversations |
| Displaying your profile to other users | Profile information and photos |
| Protecting community safety and preventing abuse | IP address, device ID, activity logs |
| Enforcing room rules and moderator permissions | Membership data and permissions |
| Improving app performance and user experience | Usage data and statistics |
We do not sell your personal data to any third party. We may share your data only in the following cases:
| Service | Purpose | Shared Data |
|---|---|---|
| Google Sign-In | Authentication and login | Google ID, email |
| Apple Sign-In | Authentication and login | Apple ID, email |
| Voice Server | Real-time voice and video communication | Audio, video, in-call messages |
| ip-api.com | Geolocation (country only) | IP address |
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from competent authorities.
We take security measures to protect your data including:
The application stores some data locally on your device:
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Voice conversations in rooms |
| Camera | Video calls |
| Photos & Storage | Sending and receiving images in conversations and profile gallery |
| Notifications | App alerts |
| Internet | Server connections and conversations |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth headset support during voice conversations |
You have the following rights regarding your data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the email address listed below.
Deto is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately. For more details, please see our Child Safety Policy.
The application uses local storage (SharedPreferences) to save user settings and authentication tokens. We do not use cookies to track users or for advertising purposes.
Your data may be stored and processed on servers located in different locations. By using the application, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations while adhering to appropriate data protection standards.
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the application or email. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
If you have any questions or inquiries about this privacy policy, you can contact us via:
Email: support@deto.ae
Website: deto.ae