Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 17, 2025

Abstract Technologies LLC (“Company”, “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 mobile application, Waves (“App”).

By using Waves, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at support@abstractechnologies.com.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Username
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile photo
  • Bio or other profile details
     

b. User-Generated Content

We may collect and store any content you post, including:

  • Text posts
  • Images and videos
  • Comments
  • Likes, shares, bookmarks, and other interactions
     

c. Device and Usage Data

The data we may automatically collect includes:

  • IP address
  • Device ID and hardware model
  • Operating system and browser type
  • Language preferences
  • App version
  • App usage activity and interaction patterns
  • Crash logs and diagnostic data
     

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, and advertising identifiers for:

  • Session management
  • Personalization
  • Ad tracking and delivery
     

e. Advertising and Analytics

We may collect:

  • Ad views and clickthrough data
  • Ad personalization signals
  • Metrics via analytics providers
     

f. Third-Party Integrations

We may share data with:

  • Cloud hosting providers - data hosting and cloud storage
  • Advertising networks - advertising services
  • Usage Analytic Providers, or other providers - usage analytics
     

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected data to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the App
  • Personalize your experience and feed
  • Deliver targeted ads
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Detect, prevent, and address abuse or violations
  • Analyze trends and improve our features
     

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent - for sending marketing or showing personalized ads
  • Contract - to provide you with App features
  • Legitimate interest - fraud prevention, analytics, security
  • Legal obligation - when required by law enforcement or courts
     

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: cloud hosting, ad networks, analytics tools
  • Legal Authorities: when required to comply with the law or protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: during any merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as your account remains active.

Upon account deletion, we permanently delete:

  • All posts, images, comments, and other content
  • All account profile information
  • Associated activity data
     

Some metadata may be retained to comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention, abuse investigation).

 

6. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Delete your account and associated data through the in-app settings
  • Control ad preferences, where applicable
  • Contact us with questions or complaints at support@abstractechnologies.com
  • Request a copy of your data by writing to us in the “Write to us” section of the app settings  

Deleted accounts result in permanent removal of all user data, subject to legal requirements.

 

7. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures:

  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data
  • Access controls and audit logs
  • Vulnerability assessments
     

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

 

8. Children's Privacy

Waves is not intended for children under 13, or older if required by local laws in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect, retain, or store personal data from children under 13, or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction. If we become aware that such data has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take immediate steps to delete the information in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

 

9. International Users

By using Waves, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries, where privacy laws may be less strict than in your country of residence.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Major changes will be communicated through the App or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Abstract Technologies LLC
Email: support@abstractechnologies.com