Privacy Policy for Vygl
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Overview
Vygl ("we", "our", "the app") is a real-time communication application. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Display name and device identifiers used to connect you with other users.
Information Collected Automatically
- Camera and microphone: Used solely for real-time video and audio calls. Media is streamed peer-to-peer and is not recorded or stored on our servers.
- Location: Accessed only when you explicitly grant permission, used to enhance communication features. Location data is not stored permanently.
- Device information: Battery level, SIM card info, and phone state are accessed locally to optimize app performance and are not transmitted to external servers.
Permissions
- Camera — for video calls
- Microphone — for audio calls
- Location — for location-sharing features
- Phone state — to manage calls during incoming phone calls
- Notifications — to alert you of incoming calls and messages
How We Use Your Information
- To facilitate real-time video and audio communication between users.
- To maintain and improve app functionality.
- We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties.
Data Storage
- User data is stored using Google Firebase (Firestore and Firebase Storage) with industry-standard encryption.
- Media streams are peer-to-peer (WebRTC) and do not pass through our servers.
Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party services:
Children's Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: vygl.app@gmail.com