Snapchat Privacy Policy

Implications

• You can access and update most of your basic account information directly within the app.
• You have the ability to delete your account and certain information within the app.
• You can control who sees your content and who can contact you.
• You can opt out of promotional messages and download your data.
• Snapchat collects a variety of data, including account details, profile details, and payment information.
• The app collects information about your usage, content interactions, device, and location.
• Snapchat may receive data from third parties, including advertisers and other Snapchatters.
• The app uses collected data to personalize your experience and provide relevant ads.
• Snapchat shares information with service providers, business partners, and legal entities as necessary.
• Information may be transferred internationally to provide services.
• Snapchat retains data for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
• Your content can be screenshotted or saved by other users, even if you delete it from the app.
• Snapchat may share your data with law enforcement and other legal entities without your consent.
• The app collects precise location data if you grant permission, which can be used for personalized ads.
• Snapchat uses machine learning and AI to analyze your interactions and personalize content, which may raise privacy concerns.
• Your data may be shared with third-party apps if you link your Snapchat account with them.
• Snapchat retains the right to change its privacy policy and will notify users of significant changes.
• If Snapchat is sold or merged, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

Data Collection

• Account details (name, username, email address, birthday, phone number)
• Profile details (Bitmoji, profile picture)
• Payment and related information (physical address, payment information, transaction history)
• Private content and communications (Snaps, Chats, My Story set to Friends, Private Stories, voice and video calls, content saved in My Eyes Only)
• Public content (Public Story content, Shared Stories, Community Stories, Spotlight or Snap Map submissions, Public Profile information)
• Usage information (interaction with Services, viewed Lenses, watched Stories, communication frequency)
• Content information (created or provided content, engagement with camera and creative tools, interactions with My AI)
• Device information (hardware, software, operating system, device memory, advertising identifiers, apps installed, browser type, device sensors, wireless and mobile connections)
• Location information (IP address, GPS signals)
• Information collected by cookies and similar technologies (cookies, web beacons, web storage, unique advertising identifiers)
• Log information (access times, pages viewed, IP address, unique identifiers)
• Device phonebook (contacts and related information)
• Camera, photos, and microphone (photos, videos, stored photos and videos, microphone access)
• Data from advertisers (information from advertisers, app developers, publishers, and other third parties)
• Contact info from other Snapchatters or third parties
• Data relating to potential violations of Terms of Service

Things to watch out for

• Your content can be screenshotted or saved by other users, even if you delete it from the app.
• Snapchat may share your data with law enforcement and other legal entities without your consent.
• Snapchat retains the right to change its privacy policy and will notify users of significant changes.
• If Snapchat is sold or merged, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

FAQs

Can I control who sees my content on Snapchat?

Yes, Snapchat provides tools that allow you to choose who you share your content with, whether it's with friends or the public.

What kind of data does Snapchat collect about me?

Snapchat collects a variety of data, including account details, profile details, payment information, usage information, content information, device information, location information, and more.

How can I delete my Snapchat account?

You can delete your account by following the instructions provided in the app's settings. Snapchat also allows you to delete certain information within the app.