1. Information We Collect
When you use txt, we collect: (a) account information you provide, such as your display name, handle, profile details, and Apple ID identifier used for authentication; (b) content you create, including posts, comments, likes, and messages; (c) technical data such as device type, operating system version, app version, and crash logs; and (d) usage data such as features accessed, interaction patterns, and session information. We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: (a) provide, maintain, and improve the App; (b) authenticate your account and secure your data; (c) moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service; (d) detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents; (e) communicate important service updates; and (f) generate anonymized, aggregate analytics to improve the App.
3. Third-Party Services
txt uses the following third-party services to operate: Firebase Authentication (by Google) for account sign-in; Google Cloud Firestore and Storage for data and media storage; Google Cloud Functions for server-side processing; Apple Sign In for identity; and Anthropic's Claude vision API for automated image and video safety screening. Verification requests are reviewed by TXT LLC itself from the details you choose to include in the request; the App uses no identity-check vendor and collects no payment. Verification is free, and txt.today takes no payments either: advertising is booked and billed directly by TXT LLC, outside the App and this website. These services process only the data needed to provide their function, under their own privacy policies. We never sell your data and never share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Advertising & Tracking
txt shows a limited number of sponsored placements, each clearly labelled "Sponsored": in the feed, in Clips, in lists such as Members, Messages and comments, as an occasional full-screen ad, and on the Shop page. Ads are sold directly by txt; we do not use third-party ad networks, behavioral tracking, or advertising profiles. An advertiser may only target the age range, gender, and country you chose to put on your profile, and no ad ever receives your identity. Every account sees the same ads.
5. Data We Do Not Sell
TXT LLC does not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal data to third parties. We do not share personal data for any purpose other than operating the App as described in this policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law, necessary for fraud prevention, or needed to resolve disputes. Anonymized or aggregate data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely.
7. Account Deletion
You may delete your account from Settings → Delete account within the App, or request deletion by emailing help@txt.today. Upon deletion, your profile, posts, comments, and associated data will be permanently removed or anonymized. Some content may persist in backups for a limited period before being purged.
8. Children's Privacy
txt is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at help@txt.today.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS), secure authentication through Apple Sign In, server-side access controls, and regular security monitoring. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: (a) access the personal data we hold about you; (b) request correction of inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of your data; (d) request a portable copy of your data; and (e) withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, contact help@txt.today.
11. Changes to This Policy
TXT LLC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish the revised policy within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: help@txt.today