Published November 13, 2026 · Kinu Technologies LLC
Privacy Policy
What Mahvo is
Mahvo is a private messenger being prepared for launch by Kinu Technologies LLC. This policy describes its intended launch configuration; features are available only when enabled for your release.
No tracking
We do not use advertising trackers, analytics SDKs, contact-book uploads or diagnostics SDKs. We do not sell your personal data.
Data used to operate the app
The service processes your random account identifier and Share Code, and a device push token if notifications are enabled, for app functionality. It stores encrypted messages, encrypted media, encrypted account settings and the routing metadata needed to deliver the service. End-to-end encrypted message and media content is unreadable by the operator. Push delivery also involves Apple or Google according to your platform.
Timers and Keep
Messages expire according to their selected timers. A message you choose to keep may remain for up to 90 days. Each event has its own expiry; a room-wide retention limit is a backstop, not a precise deletion clock. A sender device that is offline can delay its expiry action. Undelivered media has a 30-day server backstop. A Drop can have a different expiry from its surrounding chat.
Deletion and encrypted backups
Deleted data may remain in encrypted server backups for up to 7 days. Server logs contain no message bodies; IP addresses are kept for at most 7 days. Deletion from our systems does not erase screenshots, exports or copies held by recipients. View Once and Drop are not a guarantee against recipient capture.
Recovery
Your recovery words restore your account, contacts and settings, not past messages. Keep the words private. Never send recovery words, passcodes or private keys to support.
Your choices and requests
Use the app controls to manage notifications, timers and account deletion. For privacy questions or deletion help, contact privacy@kinutechnologies.com. Do not include private message content or recovery words. We may need a safe way to verify account control before handling a request.
Updates
Effective November 13, 2026. Changes will be posted on this page.