Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 19, 2026
Vlatua ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Vlatua mobile application and www.vlatua.com (collectively, the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use Vlatua.
By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Vlatua is operated by an individual developer based in Turkey.
Contact email: askvlatua@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
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Email address
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Username
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Profile photo (if you upload one)
This information is used to create and manage your account, authenticate access, and communicate with you regarding the Service.
2.2 User Generated Content
We collect content that you create or share in the app, including:
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Posts
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Anonymous posts
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Comments
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Chat messages
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Direct messages
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Reactions
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Newspaper content
Anonymous posts may hide your display identity from other users. However, anonymous content remains internally associated with your account for moderation, abuse prevention, and legal compliance purposes.
You are responsible for the content you create and share.
2.3 Location Data
If you grant permission, Vlatua may collect location data when you:
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Create location-based posts
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Interact with location features
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View nearby newspapers
Location data is used to enable location-based features and improve content relevance.
You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.
2.4 Device and Usage Information
We may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Device identifiers
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Device type
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Operating system
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App version
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Interaction data (clicks, session duration, feature usage)
This information is used to improve performance, detect abuse, prevent fraud, and enhance user experience.
2.5 Analytics
We use third-party analytics services, including Mixpanel, to understand how users interact with the app.
Analytics may collect:
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Device identifiers
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Usage events
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Feature interaction data
Analytics data is used solely to improve the Service.
2.6 Camera and Photo Access
If you grant permission, Vlatua may access:
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Your camera to upload photos or scan QR codes
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Your photo library to attach images to posts or newspapers
We only access these features with your explicit device-level permission.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
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Provide and maintain the Service
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Enable user interaction features
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Moderate content and prevent abuse
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Respond to support requests
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Enforce our Terms of Use
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Improve functionality and performance
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Content Moderation and Safety
To maintain a safe environment, we use:
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Automated filtering systems, including ML-based detection
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In-app reporting tools
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Manual review of reported content
All reports of objectionable content are reviewed within 24 hours.
We may remove violating content and suspend or permanently ban accounts that breach our Terms of Use.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide the Service
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Enforce agreements
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
Deleted content is removed from public view immediately but may remain temporarily in backup systems or moderation logs.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
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Service providers (such as analytics and infrastructure providers)
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Payment processors (Apple App Store processes subscription payments)
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Legal authorities if required by law
Third-party service providers may access data only to perform services on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence.
By using the Service, you consent to such transfers where legally permitted.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact: askvlatua@gmail.com
9. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Age Restriction
Vlatua is intended for users aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updated versions will be posted at www.vlatua.com/privacy with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy: