1. Introduction
Fuse ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and share your information when you use the Fuse app and website.
2. Data We Collect
We collect and store the following types of personal and activity data when you use Fuse:
- Basic Info: username, displayName, email, profile photo URL, uid
- Authentication Data: login tokens, device type, online status, last seen time
- User Profile: bio, streak info, interests, user tier and status
- Social Data: followers, following, communities, block data
- Activity Data: posts, chat history, time-based events
- User Consent: acceptance of terms & conditions
3. How We Store Your Data
- Profile images are stored securely using a trusted third-party image hosting service.
- All other user data is handled by our secure backend infrastructure with appropriate safeguards in place.
4. Why We Collect This Data
- To manage user accounts and enable login
- To provide chat, community, and content-sharing features
- To personalize the user experience and suggest relevant content
- To protect the platform from abuse and detect suspicious activity
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or monetize your data. We may only share your data in the following cases:
- When legally required to by courts or government authorities
- To enforce our Terms & Conditions or protect our users
- For internal moderation of reported or harmful content
6. User Control & Choices
- You may edit or delete your profile details anytime
- You may request full account deletion via support
- You can manage blocks and communities within the app
7. Data Security
We implement standard encryption, access control, and platform-level security to protect your data. Still, no system is completely immune, so avoid sharing highly sensitive personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Fuse is open to teens, but users under 13 are not permitted in compliance with Indian IT guidelines and international privacy regulations.
9. Compliance with Indian Law
We comply with India’s Information Technology Act and intermediary guidelines. We provide tools for content moderation, user reports, and record consent to ensure lawful operation.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. If changes are made, they’ll be posted here. Continued use of Fuse indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related concerns, reporting, or account deletion, contact us through the app or official support email listed in the help section.