Privacy

Privacy Policy

How Yap handles information used to provide accounts, messaging, stories, calls and safety features.

Last updated: 16 August 2026

This is a first-release draft and should be checked against the exact production app before public launch.

1. Information you provide

You may provide your name, username, email address, date of birth, profile information, messages, stories, media, reports and other content you choose to share.

2. Information used to operate Yap

Yap may process technical and account information needed to sign you in, deliver messages and notifications, connect calls, manage friendships, protect accounts and prevent abuse.

3. Messages, stories and media

Content you send or post is processed so it can be delivered to the people you choose and stored for the period needed to provide the feature.

4. Notifications and calls

Yap may use device notification tokens and call-related connection information to deliver alerts and incoming call notifications.

5. Safety and reports

If you submit a report, Yap may process the information you provide so the report can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken.

6. Account deletion

You can request deletion of your Yap account from within the app.

7. Security

Yap uses technical and organisational measures intended to protect account and service information.

8. Contact

For privacy questions, visit the Yap contact page.