Qrio (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an app of short videos on geopolitics, business strategy and startups, made by creators we have chosen carefully. It is meant to help you get smarter every day. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Qrio you agree to it.
Information we collect
Account information. Your mobile phone number (phone sign-in) or email address (Google sign-in), and the first name you give us.
Your preferences. The topics and sources you pick when you sign up.
What you do in the app. Videos you watch and for how long, videos you like, creators you follow, comments you post, and anything you report or block. We use this to remember what you have already seen, show your comments, and understand what works.
Notification token. A device token so we can send you alerts about new videos, only if you allow notifications.
Usage analytics. Screens viewed, buttons tapped and basic device and app information, used to improve Qrio.
For creators. If you are a creator on Qrio, we also hold your profile (name, handle, photo, bio, links) and the phone number or email we use to link your login to your creator profile.
We do not collect your contacts, photos, precise location, or sensitive personal data.
What other people can see
Your first name appears next to comments you post. Creators see totals for their videos (views, likes, comments, shares, watch time). They do not see who you are from those totals. We do not show your phone number or email to other users.
How we use your information
To create and secure your account and sign you in.
To show you videos, in an order that puts ones you have not seen first.
To show your likes, follows and comments, and to keep the community safe, including reviewing reports.
To send notifications about new videos, with your permission.
To understand usage and improve the app.
To measure whether our ads on Facebook and Instagram lead to installs, without identifying you.
Service providers
We use trusted third parties to run Qrio. Your data may be processed by:
Google Firebase: sign-in and push notifications.
Supabase: our database for your profile and activity.
Cloudflare: storage and delivery of videos and images.
Mixpanel: product analytics.
Meta (Facebook and Instagram): measuring installs and key actions that come from our ads on Facebook and Instagram. We do not send your name, email, phone number or what you watch.
We do not sell your personal information.
Data retention and deletion
We keep your data while your account is active. You can delete your account any time in the app: Profile, then Delete account. This permanently removes your profile, preferences, watch history, likes, follows and comments, and deletes your sign-in account. You can also email us at info.ak.ashish@gmail.com and we will delete your data within 30 days.
Notifications
Notifications are optional. Turn them off any time in your device settings or the Profile screen.
Children
Qrio is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Security
We use encrypted connections and access controls. No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we work to keep your data safe.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. We will change the “Last updated” date when we do.