Privacy Policy | OmeDeaf

1. Introduction

OmeDeaf ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy while providing a free, accessible, and innovative video chat service designed specifically for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://omedeaf.com) and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: While using our site, you may voluntarily provide us with personal data such as your name, email address, or any other information submitted via our contact form.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data through cookies, similar technologies, and tools like Google Tag Manager. This helps us understand how you interact with our site and improve your experience.
Device and Connection Information: When you use our video chat service, your device's media access (e.g., camera usage) is requested solely for the purpose of facilitating a video connection. No video or audio is stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our services, including connecting you with other users via our random video chat platform.
To monitor and analyze usage trends so that we can enhance site performance, security, and user experience.
To respond to inquiries or messages submitted via our contact form.
To process donations and support payments through integrated third-party services such as PayPal.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Personalize your experience on our website.
Analyze how our website is used, which helps us improve its functionality and performance.
Integrate with services like Google Tag Manager for analytics purposes.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website utilizes several third-party services to support its functionality, including:

Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking.
FormSubmit for processing contact form submissions.
PayPal for handling donation transactions.

These third parties may have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them for more information on how your data is managed.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When significant changes are made, we will post a notice on our website with the updated information. Your continued use of our services after such modifications will constitute your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website's contact form or at the provided contact details.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.