A data deletion policy for a short video app is crucial for ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and protecting user data. Below is a sample data deletion policy that you can adapt for your app. Please consult with legal professionals to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

Data Deletion Policy for Bhokaali

Effective Date: 29/08/2023

1. Overview

This Data Deletion Policy outlines how Bhokaali ("the App") handles the deletion of user data to protect user privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws.

2. User-Controlled Deletion

2.1 Account Deletion: Users have the option to delete their accounts within the App. When an account is deleted, all associated data, including profile information, videos, comments, and likes, will be permanently removed from our systems.

2.2 Content Removal: Users can also delete individual videos, comments, and other user-generated content they have posted. Deletion of this content will be immediate and permanent.

3. Automatic Data Deletion

To minimize data retention and ensure user privacy, we implement the following automatic data deletion practices:

3.1 User-Generated Content: User-generated content, such as videos, comments, and likes, will be retained for a specific period (e.g., 30 days) after deletion or account closure for moderation purposes. After this retention period, the content will be permanently deleted.

3.2 Log Data: We retain log data, including IP addresses and device information, for a limited time to analyze app performance, detect and prevent fraudulent activities, and ensure security. Log data is typically retained for a brief period (e.g., 90 days) and is then deleted.

4. Data Backups

We maintain data backups to ensure the integrity and availability of our services. However, we implement data deletion practices in backups to comply with user data deletion requests. This process may take additional time to complete, depending on the frequency of backup processes.

5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We will respond to and comply with data deletion requests made in accordance with applicable data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If a user submits a valid data deletion request, we will delete their data as required by law and notify them of the completion of the deletion process.

6. Third-Party Data

If the App utilizes third-party services, such as advertising or analytics providers, please note that these services may have their data retention policies. We work closely with these third parties to ensure that they comply with data deletion requests received from our users.

7. Record-Keeping

We maintain records of data deletion requests, actions taken, and the associated timelines. These records help us demonstrate compliance with data protection laws and ensure transparency in our data handling practices.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our data deletion practices or wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us at support@bhokaali.com.