Tao is a community platform for local lifestyle discovery. This policy explains the data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Who We Are

Tao Team ("we") operates the Tao app. Contact: spucxpphrc9929@outlook.com.

Data We Collect

• Account: name, username, email.
• User-provided: posts, comments, support messages.
• Location (with permission): precise or approximate location.
• Automatic: device info, usage analytics, crash logs.
• Cookies: login and preferences (may include web beacons).
• Photos/Face: no facial recognition/biometrics; one-time generation then deletion; default local storage; not used for training or marketing.

How We Use Data

• Provide and maintain Tao.
• Personalize experience (content, categories, local discovery).
• Improve and develop Tao (analytics, debugging).
• Safety and security; prevent abuse.
• Customer support.
• Legal compliance. We do not sell personal information.

Sharing

We share minimally and only as necessary: with your consent; with processors under contract; for legal compliance; to protect rights. Cross-border transfers may occur with safeguards (e.g., SCCs).

International Transfers

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and technical/organizational measures.

Security

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Access controls
• Periodic audits
• Backups

Retention

• Account data: for the life of the account.
• Deletion/anonymization: within 30 days after account deletion.
• Usage analytics: 12 months.
• Support records: 6 months.

Your Rights

Access, correct, delete, restrict, or withdraw consent. Email us; we respond within 5 business days. We may verify identity where permitted.

Children’s Privacy

Tao is for users aged 17+. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 17.

Changes

We may update this policy. Continued use means acceptance of changes.

Contact

Tao Team • spucxpphrc9929@outlook.com