Xate is a digital platform providing social interaction, matching, and communication opportunities to users. Xate serves as a "Hosting Provider" within the scope of Law No. 5651 "Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Suppression of Crimes Committed by Means of Such Publications". The Platform does not guarantee the accuracy, originality, or reliability of content created by users.

The User is the legal owner of the content shared on their profile and in public areas. However, due to the nature of the service and the promotion of the application, the following license transfer is mandatory:

By uploading content such as profile photos, posts, videos, biography text, and stories to the Platform as "Public", the User is deemed to have granted Xate a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide valid, and perpetual right of use (license) to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display, distribute, and publicly exhibit such content.

The User accepts and undertakes that, within the scope of the license granted above, their publicly shared photos and videos may be used in Xate's advertising campaigns, social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.), digital marketing materials, and promotional visuals without requiring any additional permission from the User and without paying any royalty fees.

Xate processes data in accordance with KVKK (PDPL) and international data protection standards to improve user experience and ensure security.

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, surname, date of birth, e-mail, phone number, and gender information.
• Biometric and Visual Data: Facial data in uploaded photos may be processed for "Fake Profile" detection and age verification algorithms.
• Device and Location Data: IP address, device brand/model, operating system version, advertising ID (IDFA/GAID), and (if permitted) instant location data.

Texts, images, and video content on the Platform are automatically scanned by 3rd party Artificial Intelligence (AI) service providers (e.g., OpenAI, Google Cloud Vision, AWS Rekognition, etc.) to detect pornography, violence, hate speech, and illegal elements. Additionally, for "Auto Translation" features in private chats, message contents may be anonymously transmitted to natural language processing (NLP) services. The User accepts this technological necessity.

One-on-one (DM) messages and video calls between users are based on "User Privacy" and are closed to 3rd parties. HOWEVER;

• In the event that a user is Reported by another user on suspicion of "Harassment, Threat, Blackmail, Fraud, Terrorist Propaganda, or Child Abuse",
• Or if system algorithms detect "Spam/Bot" activity;

Xate Security Team and Artificial Intelligence auditors have the right to examine only the messages, media, and account activities subject to the relevant complaint, decrypt encrypted data, and if necessary, present them as evidence to legal authorities.

When the User issues a command to delete their account via the app or through https://xate.app/deleteAccount, the profile immediately becomes invisible. However, due to potential cybercrime investigations, legal requests, and platform security requirements; the User's IP logs, login logs, messaging history, and identity information are kept in encrypted servers for a period of 90 (ninety) days from the deletion request. At the end of this period, the data is automatically and permanently destroyed.

Xate reserves the right to indefinitely close (Ban) accounts that violate "Community Guidelines", perform suspicious transactions, or receive multiple complaints, without prior notice, without assigning any reason, and without any compensation obligation.

Xate does not guarantee that the identity information (Name, Age, Photo) declared by its members reflects the truth. Xate cannot be held liable for fake profiles created with photos belonging to others, or for fraud or emotional abuse actions committed by these profiles. The User is personally responsible for the communication and sharing they enter into with people they meet on the platform.

Xate takes industry-standard measures for data security. However, in the event that data is stolen, lost, or disclosed as a result of cyber-attacks on the platform, data theft attempts, server failures, or force majeure; Xate, as the data controller, accepts no material/moral compensation liability other than making the necessary legal notifications.

Collected data is not sold, except in the following cases:

• Official Authorities: Upon court orders, prosecutor requests, or duly written requests from law enforcement units; IP address, identity information, and message contents are shared with relevant authorities.
• Service Providers: Data is shared (within the scope of confidentiality agreements) with technical infrastructure providers such as server hosting, database management, payment systems, and artificial intelligence analysis services.

Under relevant data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request a copy.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data ("Right to be forgotten").
• Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., for location or sexual orientation data).
• Object to automated decision-making and profiling.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@xate.app.

Data Controller: Xate Inc.
Official Contact: support@xate.app
Address: Antalya/Turkey

Xate reserves the right to unilaterally change the provisions of this agreement at any time. Changes become effective on the date of publication. The User's continued use of the application and failure to delete their account implies acceptance of the current terms.