Your privacy, security, and digital sovereignty are the foundational cornerstones of OwnContect.
This Privacy Policy explains how OwnContect ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the OwnContect mobile application, client software, and associated services.
OwnContect is engineered as an open, sovereign, and self-hostable instant messaging solution. Whether connected to an organization-managed server or a private personal node, this policy sets out the exact standards of data handling that govern the client software.
In accordance with Apple's App Store Privacy Guidelines, the following table discloses all categories of data that may be collected from the App and their exact designated purposes:
| Data Category | Collected Items | Primary Purpose | Linked to Identity | Used for Tracking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Info | Name / Nickname, Phone Number, Email Address | App Functionality Account registration, login authentication, user profile |
Yes (Account bound) | No (Never tracked) |
| Identifiers | User ID (Account UID) | App Functionality Routing messages and managing friend relationships |
Yes | No |
| User Content | Text messages, Photos, Videos, Audio messages | App Functionality Instant message delivery, media exchange, voice calls |
Yes | No |
| Device Permissions | Microphone, Camera, Photo Library (Optional) | App Functionality Real-time audio/video calls and media sending upon user action |
No | No |
We only collect data that is strictly necessary for providing instant messaging and communication capabilities:
OwnContect will only request device permissions at the precise moment you initiate an action requiring that capability. You have full control to grant or revoke these permissions at any time via your device's operating system settings:
OwnContect does NOT integrate third-party advertising SDKs, tracking pixels, behavioral analytics engines, or credit reporting services.
The core underlying communication stack comprises open architectural engines:
None of these infrastructure components share, sell, or disclose your data to advertising partners.
One of OwnContect's distinctive characteristics is support for Self-Hosted and Private Server Deployments.
Users and enterprise teams can configure custom server endpoints. When you connect to a self-hosted instance, all account credentials, chat histories, and media records reside exclusively on the server hardware controlled by your server administrator, completely isolated from any public cloud databases.
We respect your full control over your personal data under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA):
We employ robust industry-standard safeguards to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure:
OwnContect is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal data of a minor has been collected without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect functional improvements, legal requirements, or architectural updates. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
If you have questions, feedback, or data privacy requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our team:
