Privacy policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy (“Policy”). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide (“Personal Information”) in the mobile application "wordschatmap " (“Mobile Application” or “Service”) and any of its related products and services (collectively, “Services”), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that Personal Information. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update it.
This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you” or “your”) and this Mobile Application developer (“Operator”, “we”, “us” or “our”). If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this agreement, in which case the terms “User”, “you” or “your” shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this agreement, you must not accept this agreement and may not access and use the Mobile Application and Services. By accessing and using the Mobile Application and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.
Collection of information
We process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the Mobile Application and Services. The information that you share using the app it is solely your responsibility.
Collection of location
The App let the user connect with other users close to the current location. The App modifies the location read from the phone. The exact user location is not used or stored. The App provides an approximate location of the user at each point of time. It only stores the last aproximate location where the user was using the App. Additionally, by default, the app shares a simulated address of the user (somewhere in the same neighbourhood), which through the settings the user can change to an address closer to its real location.
Collection of phone number
The App collects the user phone number as part of the registration and authenitcation process. The phone number is not disclosed by the app to other users or to any third party. The information that you share using the app it is solely your responsibility.
Collection of user contacts' phone number
The App lets the user share the App name with their contacts and invite them to use the App. To do it the App requests the user permission to access the contacts list. Only the contacts selected by the user will be stored by the App as part of the invitation process.
Privacy of children
We do not knowingly collect any Personal Information from children under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please do not submit any Personal Information through the Mobile Application and Services. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided Personal Information to us through the Mobile Application and Services, please contact us to request that we delete that child’s Personal Information from our Services.
We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through the Mobile Application and Services without their permission. We also ask that all parents and legal guardians overseeing the care of children take the necessary precautions to ensure that their children are instructed to never give out Personal Information when online without their permission.
Use and processing of collected information
We act as a data controller and a data processor when handling Personal Information, unless we have entered into a data processing agreement with you in which case you would be the data controller and we would be the data processor.
Our role may also differ depending on the specific situation involving Personal Information. We act in the capacity of a data controller when we ask you to submit your Personal Information that is necessary to ensure your access and use of the Mobile Application and Services. In such instances, we are a data controller because we determine the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Information.
We act in the capacity of a data processor in situations when you submit Personal Information through the Mobile Application and Services. We do not own, control, or make decisions about the submitted Personal Information, and such Personal Information is processed only in accordance with your instructions. In such instances, the User providing Personal Information acts as a data controller.
In order to make the Mobile Application and Services available to you, or to meet a legal obligation, we may need to collect and use certain Personal Information. If you do not provide the information that we request, we may not be able to provide you with the requested products or services. Any of the information we collect from you may be used to help us run and operate the Mobile Application and Services.
Processing your Personal Information depends on how you interact with the Mobile Application and Services, where you are located in the world and if one of the following applies: (i) you have given your consent for one or more specific purposes; (ii) provision of information is necessary for the performance of an agreement with you and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof; (iii) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which you are subject; (iv) processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us; (v) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party.
Note that under some legislations we may be allowed to process information until you object to such processing by opting out, without having to rely on consent or any other of the legal bases. In any case, we will be happy to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Information is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.
Disclosure of information
To maintain the highest level of privacy and to protect your Personal Information to the full extent, we do not share your Personal Information with anyone and for any reason. The information that you share using the app it is solely your responsibility.
Retention of information
We will retain and use your Personal Information for the period necessary to comply with our legal obligations, to enforce our agreements, resolve disputes, and unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Due to the nature of chats between two people, these will not be deleted upon account deletion and will still be readable by the other party (each chat).
We may use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Information after you update or delete it, but not in a manner that would identify you personally. Once the retention period expires, Personal Information shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification, and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after the expiration of the retention period.
Links to other resources
The Mobile Application and Services contain links to other resources that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other resources or third parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Mobile Application and Services and to read the privacy statements of each and every resource that may collect Personal Information.
Information security
We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of Personal Information in our control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.
Therefore, while we strive to protect your Personal Information, you acknowledge that (i) there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control; (ii) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and the Mobile Application and Services cannot be guaranteed; and (iii) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party, despite best efforts.
Data breach
In the event we become aware that the security of the Mobile Application and Services has been compromised or Users’ Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the User as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will send you an email.
Changes and amendments
We reserve the right to modify this Policy or its terms related to the Mobile Application and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided.
An updated version of this Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Policy unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Mobile Application and Services after the effective date of the revised Policy (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes. However, we will not, without your consent, use your Personal Information in a manner materially different than what was stated at the time your Personal Information was collected.
Acceptance of this policy
You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Mobile Application and Services and submitting your information you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to access or use the Mobile Application and Services. This privacy policy was created with the help of WebsitePolicies.
Contacting us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy, the information we hold about you, or if you wish to exercise your rights, we encourage you to contact us using the details below:
https://www.wordschatmap.com/contact.html
marc.farssac@wordschatmap.com
We will attempt to resolve complaints and disputes and make every reasonable effort to honor your wish to exercise your rights as quickly as possible and in any event, within the timescales provided by applicable data protection laws.
This document was last updated on November 13th, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is WordsChatMap?
WordsChatMmap is an App to connect with like minded people close to you. Either using the built in Dashboard or the map screen connect with people close to your geographical location and your interests, send a connection request, chat and meet.
You can also contact people from other cities or countries using the TOP features of the App. You can also invite your friends so that they becomse your Sponsors once they subscribe. Read about Sponsors to use all App features for FREE.
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People can not track my location. Is this correct?
Correct. People can not track your location. People can see an approximate location (an imprecise one, created by the App) where you used the App the last time, but nobody can track you. Moreover, the App doesn't store your location history and only an approximate location is stored while you are using the App.
Once you close the App, neither the App nor your contacts will know where you are.
For example if you use the App from your prefered coffee place, an address close to that location will be shared with the rest of users. This is so in order for you to be able to meet people close to your location and not at the other side of the city. -
What is a communication App?
It is used to communicate with people like other chat apps. However, with Whatsmap you can see people around you, see their interests and send them a connection request..
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Can I use the App FREE?
Yes, you can use the App FREE to invite your contacts and to see people around your location. Also you can use all features for FREE when you invite your contacts and they get a subscription,(read about Sponsors to know more and how to do it). Use the App FREE if you want to:
- Save money or wait until more people uses the App.
- Invited friends who never used the App. When two get a monthly subscription, your subscription will be FREE as long as they are subscribed.
Subscriptions are pre-paid and have no recurring costs. When they finish you will need to subscribe again. No payment surprises. You pay what you purchase. -
What is a sponsor?
- A Sponsor is a new user you invited who gets a paid subscription
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What is a new user?
- A new user is one of your friends who never used this App.
- When you invite them and tell them to install the App they will become your sponsors
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Who knows my phone number?
- You decide who knows your phone number. Only the people you give it to by chat will have it.
- Having users registered by phone avoids anonymous users and users without identity.
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People know my real address?
- By default the App shares a simulated address away from you, somewhere in your neighborhood
- Use settings to share an address closer to you
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Am I sharing my real address?
No, never. The App modifies your location address and shares one somewhere in your neighborhood.
You can configure your address sharing from the account menu- Real address: an address close to your location. Not your exact location.
- Simulated address: this is the default of the App. The address will be up to 500 meters away from you, anywhere from 10 to 500 meteres.
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Are there recurring costs?
No, there are not recurring costs.
If you want to use the paid options, the App only offers pre-paid subscriptions. Once they are finish, you will have to subscribe again for your desired time. No recurring costs. You pay for what you want and once is finished you'll have to acquire it again. -
Can I avoid people seeing where am I?
Your contacts can see the last place where you used the App and they can not track you. Moreover, you can disable sharing your last location on a friend by freind basis from the Friends screen.
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Can I hide my current location?
- You can hide your location on a friend by friend basis from the settings menu. When you mute a friend, this will not see your location but you also not their
- The App only reads your location when you use the App. If the App is closed, the App will remember your last location AND will not know where you are
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Cancellations and refunds
We will refund you the unused part of your subscription. You will not receive a refund for the current billing period, but will continue to receive the subscription content for the remainder of the current billing period, regardless of the cancellation date. The user's cancellation goes into effect after the current billing period has passed.
Be aware that billing periodes count natural months, so if you subscribe on the 30th and cancel three days latter, on the 2nd, two months will have to be charged. Of course you could cancel on the 30th and be charged the same ammount -
How can I delete my contacts?
You can delete contacts directly within the App from the Friends screen. Each contact has a user delete button. After you remove a contact you will still see a grayed item in the chat screen but you will not be able to read that conversation
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Chat keywords
See your friends interests, an approximate address and subscription level in the chat -
Contacts
Send invitation requests to people around you -
Search cities
Search peple in other cities before your trips -
Search by keyword
Search new contacts by keyword -
Search by Keyword
Search users by keyword -
Search by Keyword
Search users by keyword -
Search 100Km away
With the TOP subscription find people up to 100 km away from you. Searching for a city let you find people within that selected radius as well -
Search by city
Travel the world from within the App and search for cities. Find users there and connect ! -
Foto, email and name
Update your profile picture and name any time from the account menu -
Tracking OFF
You can disable tracking for all users at once from this menu. We aware that new users will be enabled by default, so come back often if you want to hide from all -
Subscriptions levels
Subscriptions are pre-paid and do not auto renew. Get one to access chat and search features and connect with people around you. -
Privacy Policy
Check the privacy policy directly from within the App -
Account deletion
Account deletion can be requested from the menu -
Muted users can't track you
When a user is muted you won't be able to track each other -
Chat with keywords
See what drives your friends on the chat dashboard -
About this App
It all started as an exercise ... -
Connections ahead!
See people around you or in the city of your search and connect ! -
Mute users one by one
Muted users can not track your location and you not theirs. But you can chat and see their keywords and remove them if you like -
Chat with keywords
Read your friends keywords directly from the Chat panel -
Build in Signal Qualtiy
Signal quality affects your location detection. -
Profile tracking settings
Define who can track you and to which address -
Built in App Status
Get information if something goes wrong -
Friends keywords
See friends keywords to start chating -
Friends list and status
An overview of your friends and status of your connection requests -
User permissions
Users must grant access to their location so that the App can find people close to them -
Profile and registered email account
Say what you like so that other users can find you -
Simulated address
Your address is not exact but close to you and changes randomly every few seconds -
Anonymous chat
You decide who has your phone number -
Account settings
Your keywords help you meet new friends -
Friends' dashboard
See friends' state and check their keywords.