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, display name, email address, unique user ID (UID), profile photo (initially synced from your Google account, with the option to upload a new photo later)
- Authentication & Device Data: login tokens, device type, notification tokens (FCM), online status, last seen time
- User Profile Data: bio, interests, streak and activity metrics, user tier, role or moderation status, terms acceptance status
- Social & Community Data: followers, following, communities joined or created, block and blocked-by lists
- Content & Activity Data: posts, captions, images or media uploaded by you, likes, comments, chat messages, timestamps, and other time-based activity events
- User Consent: acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and related policies
3. How We Store Your Data
- Profile images and media uploaded by users are stored using trusted third-party cloud image hosting services.
- All other user data, including profiles, posts, communities, and chats, is stored on our backend infrastructure.
- As Fuse is currently in beta testing, our security systems are actively being improved and hardened. While we apply reasonable safeguards, some features and protections are still under development.
4. Why We Collect This Data
- To manage user accounts and enable authentication
- To provide chat, community, posting, and interaction features
- To personalize the experience, including streaks, tiers, and content relevance
- To moderate content, prevent abuse, and maintain platform safety during beta testing
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or monetize your personal data. We may only share data in the following situations:
- When required by law or legal authorities
- To enforce our Terms & Conditions or protect platform users
- For internal moderation, safety reviews, or abuse prevention
6. User Control & Choices
- You may edit or update your profile information at any time
- You may request full account deletion via our support channels
- You can manage blocks, followers, and communities directly within the app
7. Data Security
We use standard security practices such as controlled access, encryption where applicable, and platform-level protections. However, Fuse is currently operating in a beta phase, and no system can be guaranteed to be fully secure during early testing.
While we do not collect sensitive personal data such as biological information, precise location data, or government identifiers, there is still a possibility of data exposure due to bugs, vulnerabilities, or unforeseen issues. By using Fuse during beta, you acknowledge and accept these risks and are advised not to share 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.