Wink Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide messaging, profile feeds, and multimedia sharing, Wink processes the following data:

A. Information You Provide

• Display name, username, and profile biography
• Email address registered via authentication
• Profile avatar and cover photos
• User-uploaded photos, videos, posts, and comments
• Support tickets and feedback communications

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device model, operating system version, and unique device tokens
• IP address and broad regional telemetry
• Application performance metrics and diagnostic crash reports

2. Google Sign-In Authentication

Wink supports single-tap authentication via Google Identity Services. During authorization, Google securely transmits your verified email address, name, and profile photo according to the permissions you grant.

We never access or store your Google account password. This authentication token is used solely for secure account creation and session persistence.

3. Device Capabilities & Permissions

To enable content creation and interactive features, Wink may request:

• Camera: To take real-time photos and record videos directly within the app.
• Photo Library / Storage: To select and upload existing images and media files.
• Microphone: Required for audio capture during video recording.
• Push Notifications: To inform you of new direct messages, mentions, and friend requests.

4. How Information Is Used

We use collected information solely to:

• Operate, maintain, and personalize the social feed experience
• Deliver instant messaging and interactive social networking features
• Detect, prevent, and mitigate spam, harassment, and unauthorized access
• Fulfill regulatory requirements under Indian and international cyber laws

5. Data Security & Cloud Infrastructure

All user data is encrypted in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS) and stored in fortified cloud environments with strict role-based access controls.

6. User Rights & Data Deletion

You possess full sovereignty over your account. You may update your profile, export your published media, or request permanent account deletion directly through the application settings or by contacting our Privacy Desk.