Privacy Policy
AVATUS is an avatar-based social networking platform designed to facilitate creative expression, connection, and engagement among users. It offers a space for individuals to customize their digital avatars, interact with others, and share content in a virtual environment. Through AVATUS, users can explore diverse cultures, communicate with friends, and participate in a dynamic online community. The platform aims to redefine the concept of social interaction in the digital realm by providing a unique avenue for self-expression and virtual connections.
Protecting your private information is our top priority. This Privacy Policy governs data collection and usage for the Avatus iOS and Android apps, Avatus website, and Avatus LLC. For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, all references to "Avatus" include the website www.avatus.com, the iOS and Android apps, and Avatus LLC. The Avatus application is an avatar-based social networking platform. By using the Avatus application, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of Personal Information
To use the website and app modules and features, everyone on Avatus must create an account. When you create an Avatus account, we collect the following personal information: your full name (as per your official documentation), gender, date of birth, nationality, and personal email or phone number.
Additionally, once you create your avatar, you will be prompted to choose a unique username. Please note that you must not create a username that includes your real name.
Face Data Collection and Usage
When using our app, we collect facial data, including facial landmark points, facial expressions, and head movement. This facial data is solely used within the app for the purpose of superimposing the user's avatar face onto their real face during creating a post, livestreaming and video calls, achieving real-time face tracking, and enabling facial animations. The collected facial data is not shared with any third parties and not stored anywhere.
Use of TrueDepth APIs for iOS Users
When you use our iOS app, we may collect certain information using the TrueDepth APIs, such as facial data, depth information, and facial expressions. This data is used to enable the augmented reality features and functionalities of the app. We use the collected data to provide and improve our app's features and functionalities. The facial data and depth information are processed in real-time to superimpose the app's content on your face accurately. We do not use this data for any other purposes without your explicit consent.
We do not share the collected data with any third parties and none of the information collected by the TrueDepth API ever leaves the user's device nor is it persistently stored on the device. By using our app and allowing access to the TrueDepth APIs, you consent to the collection and use of your facial data and depth information as described in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, and we will promptly cease the collection and use of your data upon withdrawal of consent.
Use of Your Personal Information
Avatus uses the personal information collected from you to operate and deliver the services you have requested. We will strictly use your personally identifiable information only for services related to the Avatus website and app.
The information that you give to us or that we collect may be used to:
• Keep the website and/or app running and improve it;
• Give you access to the website or app and additional features, or to restrict your access;
• Help you manage your Avatus account, such as changing your account settings and paying for Avatcoins;
• Detect security incidents and protect against bad or illegal activity, and find those responsible for that activity;
• Protect your safety.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Avatus does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties.
We may share data with trusted partners who are acting on our behalf or assisting us in providing services to you, such as avatar creation, data storage, maintenance services, hosting services, database management, web analytics, and payment processing providers. We do not allow these third parties to use your Personal Information for their own purposes and only permit them to process your Personal Information for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions. When you engage with these trusted partners, we will provide a link to the partner’s privacy policy so you can learn more about how they collect and use your data to operate and deliver the services you have requested.
Avatus may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Avatus; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Avatus; and/or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Avatus or the public.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
AVATUS uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and serve personalized advertisements. These technologies help us understand how users interact with our site, allowing us to improve our services and offer a more personalized experience. While we decentralize user information using blockchain technology to ensure privacy and security, cookies are still used for the following purposes:
Storing User Preferences: Cookies such as gclau, ga#, and _ga help store user preferences and provide a seamless and personalized user experience.
Analyzing Site Usage: We use Google Analytics cookies (_ga_#, _ga) to collect data on user interactions and behavior on our website. This data helps us understand how users engage with our platform and make necessary improvements.
Serving Personalized Advertisements: Cookies like gclau and pagead/1p-user-list/# from Google, as well as test_cookie from DoubleClick, are used to deliver relevant ads to users based on their browsing history and preferences.
Essential Functionality: CookieConsent ensures that we store and respect your consent preferences regarding cookies.
User Preferences: Cookies like persist:@pp-6u!ld3r and firebaseLocalStorageDb#firebaseLocalStoragestore user preferences to provide a better user experience on the site.
Security of your Personal Information
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. To protect your information from unauthorized access or alteration, we use advanced security measures, including encryption and a private permissioned blockchain network based on Hyperledger Fabric. This network is configured to have a single organization name under which all users are registered. It maintains a growing and permanent record of all transactions in a secure, chronological, and immutable way.
Despite our best efforts, it's important to note that no transmission of data over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we do everything we can to protect your personal information, we must acknowledge that there are inherent security and privacy limitations associated with the internet that are beyond our control. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information or data exchanged between you and us.
Right to Deletion
If you request it, we will delete your personal information from our records, as well as direct any third-party service providers to delete your personal information from their records. However, there are certain situations where we may not be able to comply with your request, including:
• Completing a transaction for which the personal information was collected;
• Fulfilling the terms of a written warranty or product recall conducted in accordance with federal law;
• Providing a digital good or service requested by you, or reasonably anticipated within the context of our ongoing business relationship with you, or otherwise performing a contract between you and Avatus;
• Detecting security incidents, protecting against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecuting those responsible for such activity;
• Debugging to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality;
• Complying with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act;
• Engaging in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when deleting the information is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of such research, provided we have obtained your informed consent;
• Enabling solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with your expectations based on your relationship with Avatus;
• Complying with an existing legal obligation; or
• Otherwise using your personal information, internally, in a lawful manner that is compatible with the context in which you provided the information.
External Links
Occasionally, you may find links to third-party websites on the Avatus website or app. Please note that Avatus is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those sites. If you are being directed to another site, Avatus may display a warning message to alert you.
Children Under Thirteen
Avatus is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website or app.
E-mail Communications
From time to time, Avatus may contact you via email or SMS for the purpose of providing announcements, promotional offers, alerts, confirmations, surveys, and/or other general communication. You have the right to opt-out of receiving any promotional or marketing emails from Avatus. If you wish to opt-out of receiving such communications, please follow the instructions provided in the email or contact us directly.
External Data Storage Sites
Avatus may store your data on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom Avatus has contracted. We have taken appropriate measures to ensure that our third-party vendors are providing adequate protection to your personal information. However, Avatus cannot guarantee the security of your personal information once it is transferred to a third-party vendor. By using Avatus, you acknowledge and agree that Avatus is not responsible for the security and privacy practices of third-party vendors.
Changes to this Statement
At Avatus, we may change this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect any changes in our privacy practices. Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website, and we will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat your personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on Avatus' application, and/or by updating any privacy information.
Your continued use of our website and/or app after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Contact Information
We at Avatus value your feedback and welcome any questions or comments regarding our Privacy Policy. If you believe that we have not adhered to this Privacy Policy or you have any concerns or questions regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Last Update: July 10, 2024
