Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 18, 2025
Last Updated: July 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yapture. This Privacy Policy explains how Capswan Studio LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application Yapture ("the App") and our website yapture.com ("the Website").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App or Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile information

User Content

  • Photos, videos, or other content you upload
  • Comments and messages
  • Preferences and settings

Communications

  • Feedback and correspondence
  • Support requests
  • Survey responses

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

  • App features accessed
  • Time and date of access
  • Frequency of use
  • In-app actions

Device Information

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system and version
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Mobile network information

Location Information

  • Approximate location (IP-based)
  • Precise location (if you grant permission)

Analytics Data

  • Crash reports
  • Performance data
  • Usage patterns

Information from Third Parties

  • Social media profile information (if you connect accounts)
  • Payment information from payment processors
  • Information from other users (e.g., when they share content with you)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and Maintain Services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide App functionality
  • Process transactions
  • Send administrative information

Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Develop new features
  • Optimize performance
  • Fix bugs and issues

Communicate with You

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send updates and notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)

Legal and Safety

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect rights and safety
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

  • When you explicitly agree to sharing
  • When you make information public

Service Providers

  • Cloud storage providers
  • Analytics services
  • Payment processors
  • Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To respond to legal requests
  • To protect our rights and property
  • In emergency situations

Business Transfers

  • In connection with mergers or acquisitions
  • During bankruptcy proceedings
  • As part of business asset transfers

Aggregated Information

  • We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

5. Data Storage and Security

Storage

  • Your information is stored on secure servers
  • We use industry-standard cloud service providers
  • Data may be processed in multiple countries

Security Measures

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure development practices

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Download your data (data portability)
  • Object to certain processing

Communication Preferences

  • Opt-out of marketing emails
  • Manage push notifications
  • Control in-app notifications

Location Services

  • Disable location permissions in device settings
  • Choose when to share location data

Do Not Track

The App does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
  • Adequacy decisions

9. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what information is collected
  • Right to know if information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sales
  • Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yapture.com.

11. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent
  • Contract performance
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification
  • Posting a notice in the App

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Capswan Studio LLC
Email: privacy@yapture.com

14. Additional Disclosures

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand usage patterns
  • Improve user experience

Third-Party Analytics

We use analytics services that may collect:

  • Usage statistics
  • Crash reports
  • Performance metrics

Your Choices

You can:

  • Adjust device permissions
  • Use privacy settings in the App
  • Contact us to exercise your rights

By using Yapture, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.