PRIVACY POLICY 

Taalk - operated by Asynchronous Global AB 

Last updated: 11 February 2026 

1. About this Privacy Policy 

This Privacy Policy explains how Asynchronous Global AB ("Taalk", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use the Taalk mobile application and our websites (including taalk.to and taalk.app) (together, the "Service"). If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Service. 

2. Who we are and how to contact us 

Asynchronous Global AB (Sweden, company registration number SE 5594035486) is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with the Service. 

Privacy contact: privacy@taalk.app 

3. Personal data we collect 

We collect the following categories of personal data, depending on how you use the Service: 

3.1 Account and profile information 

• Name (or chosen display name). 
• Phone number and/or email address used to register or sign in. 
• Profile photo and any profile details you choose to add. 
• Your timezone 

3.2 Contacts and connection tiers 

• Taalk lets you organize people into connection tiers (for example: Family, Friends, Work, Other) and set access rules.  
• If you enable contact access, Taalk compares phone numbers on your device to registered Taalk users to show you who is already on the service. To do this: 
• We do not store your device address book as contacts on our servers. 
• We convert phone numbers into hashed identifiers and use those hashes to check for matches with registered users. 
• We do not use these hashes to contact people, and we do not share them with third parties. 
• If you choose to invite someone who does not use Taalk, we store the invitee details you provide (for example: name and phone number) to send the invitation and manage invite status (such as preventing duplicate invites and abuse). We keep invitation data only as long as necessary for these purposes, and you can request deletion at any time by contacting privacy@taalk.app. 
• If you invite someone, you confirm you have the right to share their contact details with us for the purpose of sending the invitation. 

3.3 Calendar and availability data 

If you enable calendar access, we process calendar timing information to calculate your availability score and support scheduling. We process free/busy status and event time ranges. We do not read or store event titles, descriptions, attendee lists, or locations. 

You can revoke calendar access at any time in your device settings; if you do, we will stop processing calendar data going forward. 

3.4 Taalk requests, Waves, and interaction data 

We collect information about how you use the Service, such as Taalk requests you send or receive, Wave activity, holds, and related timestamps. We may also derive interaction metrics (for example: response times and interaction frequency) to help power features like the availability score and to improve the Service. 

We do not access your device call log. References to "call patterns" mean in-app interaction and scheduling signals within Taalk (for example, when a Taalk request was sent, accepted, or declined), not the contents of phone calls. 

3.5 Device, technical, and diagnostics data 

• Device type, operating system, app version, and language. 
• Unique device identifiers and push notification tokens. 
• IP address, time zone, and approximate location (city-level) inferred from IP. 
• Crash reports, performance data, and security logs. 

3.6 Public taalk.to/you page 

If you enable your public taalk.to/you link, certain information (for example: your display name and availability status) will be visible to anyone who accesses that link. Anyone you share the link with can share it further. You can disable the public link at any time in your settings. 

3.7 Support and communications 

If you contact us, we will process the information you provide (for example: your email address and the contents of your message) to respond and provide support. 

3.8 Cookies and similar technologies (websites) 

If you visit our websites, we may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. 

4. How we use personal data 

We use personal data to: 

• Provide and operate the Service (including account creation, connection tiers, Taalk requests, and Wave notifications). 
• Generate and update your availability score and related scheduling features. 
• Maintain the security of the Service and prevent fraud, abuse, and spam. 
• Improve and develop the Service, including analytics and troubleshooting. 
• Communicate with you about service-related matters (for example: support messages and important updates). 
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use. 

5. Legal bases for processing (GDPR/EEA/UK) 

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar legal requirements, we rely on the following legal bases (as applicable): 

• Contract: processing necessary to provide the Service you request. 
• Consent: for optional permissions such as calendar access (and, where applicable, contacts access). You can withdraw consent at any time in your device settings. 
• Legitimate interests: to secure, maintain, and improve the Service, and to prevent abuse, where those interests are not overridden by your rights. 
• Legal obligation: where we must comply with applicable laws. 

6. How we share personal data 

We do not sell your personal data. We may share personal data as follows: 

• With other Taalk users when needed for the Service to function (for example: your display name and availability signals visible according to your settings and connection tiers). 
• With service providers (processors) that help us run the Service (for example: cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support tooling). They may only process data on our instructions. 
• For legal and safety reasons, if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Taalk, our users, or others. 
• In connection with a corporate transaction (for example: a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets), subject to appropriate safeguards. 

7. International transfers 

Your data may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. 

8. Data retention 

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize personal data within 90 days, unless we must keep certain information longer to comply with legal obligations or for security and fraud prevention. 

9. Your rights and choices 

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data; to object to or restrict certain processing; and to data portability. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (for example: by turning off calendar permissions in your device settings). 

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@taalk.app. We aim to respond within 30 days. 

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Sweden, the supervisory authority is the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY). 

10. Security 

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

11. Children's privacy 

The Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps. 

12. Third-party services and links 

The Service may link to or integrate with third-party services (for example: calendar providers). Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. 

13. Changes to this Policy 

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you in the app or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy. 

14. Contact 

Asynchronous Global AB 

Email: privacy@taalk.app