1. Introduction

AyuGram ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web-based messaging client interface (the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including but not limited to:

Authentication data required to access Telegram services through our interface
Communication preferences and settings you configure within the Service
Feedback, correspondence, and other information you provide to us directly
Any information you choose to provide when contacting our support services

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time and date of access, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
Network Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet service provider, and general geographic location (country/city level)
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session identifiers, authentication tokens, and preference data stored locally on your device

2.3 Information from Third Parties

When you authenticate with Telegram through our Service, we may receive certain profile information from Telegram in accordance with their API terms. This may include your Telegram user ID, username, profile photo, and other publicly available information. We do not have access to your private messages, contacts, or other encrypted content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, operating, and maintaining the Service
Improving, personalizing, and expanding the Service
Understanding and analyzing how you use the Service
Developing new products, services, features, and functionality
Communicating with you for customer service, updates, and promotional purposes
Processing transactions and managing your account
Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security threats
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms and policies
Protecting the rights, property, and safety of our users and the public

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your message content is transmitted directly to and from Telegram's servers using their end-to-end encryption protocols. We do not store, access, or have the ability to decrypt your private messages, media files, or other encrypted content. Our Service acts as an interface layer only.

Session tokens and authentication credentials are stored securely using industry-standard encryption methods. These are automatically invalidated upon logout or session expiration.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of the Service, including authentication and security features
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously
Performance Cookies: Used to monitor and improve the performance and user experience of the Service

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service interfaces with Telegram's messaging platform. Your use of Telegram through our Service is also subject to Telegram's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Telegram's privacy practices before using our Service.

We may use third-party service providers to:

Host and deliver the Service infrastructure
Perform Service-related analysis and improvements
Assist in detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
Provide customer support services

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside of our operating jurisdiction and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to our servers and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data

9.2 California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is being collected about you
Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
Say no to the sale of personal information
Access your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

10. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Service currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies before using our Service.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 for any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us through our official communication channels.

For GDPR-related inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable law.