Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 7, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 9, 2026

DeepMesh Labs ("we," "us," or "our") operates the KikiGenie mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using KikiGenie, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Data TypeDetailsPurpose
Account informationName, email address, date of birth, genderCreate and manage your account
Phone numberMobile phone numberContact coordination for hangouts
Profile photoImage you uploadDisplay your profile to contacts
ContactsNames, emails, phone numbers of people you addInvite friends to hangouts
Saved locationsAddresses and geographic coordinatesSuggest nearby activities and venues
Activity preferencesInterests and preferred activity typesPersonalize activity recommendations
Hangout detailsEvent titles, descriptions, dates, locations, participant listsOrganize and manage your hangouts
User-generated contentCustom activity descriptions, group namesEnable personalized hangout planning

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data TypeDetailsPurpose
Device informationDevice model, operating system, unique device identifiers, push notification tokensDeliver push notifications and ensure compatibility
Usage dataFeatures used, actions taken, timestampsImprove the Service and fix issues
Log dataIP address, browser type, access times, error logsSecurity monitoring and troubleshooting
Advertising dataAdvertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), ad interaction dataDisplay relevant advertisements via Google AdMob

1.3 Information from Third Parties

When you sign in with a third-party authentication provider (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive your name and email address as authorized by your provider settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following categories of service providers, solely to operate the Service:

ProviderPurposeData Shared
Firebase / GoogleAuthentication, push notifications (FCM), advertising (AdMob)Email, device tokens, authentication tokens, advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), ad interaction data
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud hosting, data storage, serverless compute, AI features (Bedrock)All Service data (stored encrypted)
MapboxMap display and location searchLocation queries, coordinates

We may also disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure AWS infrastructure in the United States. We protect your data with:

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specific retention periods:

Data TypeRetention Period
Account dataUntil you delete your account
Hangout dataUntil you delete your account
Contacts and groupsUntil you delete your account
Photos (profile, hangout, contact)Until you delete your account
Device tokensUntil you unregister the device or delete your account
Email tombstone (after deletion)Retained for fraud prevention (legitimate interest)
Server logs90 days

6. Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time. Our deletion process works as follows:

  1. Request deletion — Use the account deletion option in the app settings.
  2. Grace period — Deletion is scheduled to process after a 24-hour grace period, during which you can contact us to cancel the request.
  3. Comprehensive deletion — Once processed, we permanently delete:
    • Your profile data and profile photos
    • All contacts and contact photos
    • All groups and group photos
    • All activity preferences and interests
    • All custom activities
    • All hangout data (both created and received invitations)
  4. Tombstone record — We retain only your email address for a limited period to prevent fraudulent re-registration. No other personal data is retained.
  5. Re-registration — You may create a new account after a 24-hour waiting period following deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

All Users

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area Users)

If you are located in the EEA, you additionally have the right to:

Our legal bases for processing your data under the GDPR include: performance of a contract (providing the Service), legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention), and consent (where applicable).

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided in Section 12 below.

8. Children's Privacy

KikiGenie is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use the Service only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website (kikigenie.com) does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We use only:

Mobile Advertising

Our mobile application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use the following data to serve personalized or contextual ads:

We use the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK to obtain your consent before serving personalized ads, in compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations. You can manage your ad preferences or withdraw consent at any time through the app settings.

For more information about how Google uses data from AdMob, see Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Our mobile application does not use tracking pixels.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is processed and stored in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about your data, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.