Welcome to Chirpal ("we," "our," or "us"), a social media platform created by individuals who prioritize user privacy. We are not operating as a business. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

We collect the following types of information with your explicit consent:
• User Account Information: Username, email address, bio (optional)
• Content Information: Posts, images, links, and interactions
• Technical Data: Authentication tokens for security purposes

Your information is used to:
• Provide and improve our platform's functionality
• Ensure security and prevent misuse
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Under Australian law, you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data where legally permissible

Our service is not intended for children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated through our platform.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at business.chirpal@gmail.com.