Last Updated: March 1, 2026
At E-Talk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (name, email address, phone number, password)
- Profile information (photos, bio, languages, interests, location)
- Content you create (posts, messages, stories, comments)
- Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
- Communication data (support requests, feedback)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Log information (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
- Location data (with your permission)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Match you with language partners
- Enable communication between users
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- Personalize your experience
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your profile information, posts, and public content are visible to other users
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information through your account settings
- Delete your account and personal information
- Opt-out of promotional communications
- Control what information is visible in your profile
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to certain processing of your information
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it by law.
7. Children's Privacy
E-Talk is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@etalk.com
- Support: Contact Us