Effective date: March 23, 2026 | Last updated: March 23, 2026
Swayn ("we", "us", or "our") is a presence-based social app operated by Swayn Technologies, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights.
By using Swayn, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We use your device's location to determine your approximate location (such as city or nearby area) in order to support local discovery and real-time interactions.
We minimize storage of precise location data and do not share precise coordinates with other users.
When you join voice or video rooms, your audio and video are transmitted in real time via LiveKit (our infrastructure provider).
We do not permanently record room audio or video. Room sessions and participant presence are ephemeral and do not persist after the session ends.
If you sign in via Apple or Google, we receive basic account information (such as name, email, and provider ID) in accordance with your permissions.
Swayn is designed around real-time interaction.
Your profile and presence (such as being active in a city or nearby area) may be visible to other users while you are using the app.
When you choose to indicate that you are ready to meet (e.g., "Meet Up Now"), your profile may become more visible to nearby users for real-time interaction.
This state is temporary and fully controlled by you.
We use your information to:
We do not use your information for third-party advertising.
We do not sell your personal information.
Your display name, handle, profile photo, and presence status may be visible to other users while you are active.
We use trusted providers to operate the app, including:
These providers process data only to provide services to us.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of users or the public.
If Swayn is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We retain your information while your account is active.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
You can delete your account at any time in the app settings.
If you cannot access your account, you may request deletion by contacting:
We will process deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe.
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.
Swayn is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
Swayn is designed for real-world interaction. We encourage users to:
We actively review reports and take action to maintain a safe environment.
Swayn may link to or rely on third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
California residents have the right to:
Requests can be made via support@getswayn.com.
Swayn is operated in the United States. By using the app, you consent to your data being processed in the U.S.
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.
Swayn Technologies, LLC
support@getswayn.com