Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 Oct 2025
Effective date: 16 Oct 2025
Welcome to Memene (the "Platform"). Hangzhou Yuansun Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliate Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Association (collectively "we") operate and provide the services. We attach great importance to your privacy and personal information security. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information when you access or use Memene and the related services (the "Services").
Please read this privacy policy carefully before using the Platform, especially the highlighted parts, to understand how we handle your personal information. By choosing to continue using Memene, you agree that we may process your personal information in the manner described herein.
1. How we collect and use your personal information
1.1 Information you actively provide
We may collect the following personal information in the scenarios described below in order to deliver our Services:
1.1.1 Account registration and sign-in
When you register or sign in via email or a third-party account (such as WeChat or GitHub) we may collect:
- Email address for account creation and verification;
- Username and avatar obtained through authorised third-party login;
- Public information from third-party accounts within the permission scope you grant.
1.1.2 Content creation and interaction
When you publish or interact with content on Memene, we may store:
- Content you submit such as text, images or video;
- Your IP address and device information used for security auditing.
1.1.3 Subscription and notifications
If you subscribe to newsletters or notifications, we may collect:
- Email address for delivering daily briefings and important updates;
- Device information to send personalised push notifications.
1.2 Information obtained from third parties
Where permitted by law, we may obtain supplementary information from third parties (such as social networks or advertising partners) to offer better personalisation and analytics. We will ensure that these third parties have obtained your consent before sharing information.
1.3 How we use your personal information
- To create and maintain your account;
- To provide personalised content, recommendations and notifications;
- To ensure platform security, prevent fraud and troubleshoot issues;
- To comply with legal obligations or cooperate with competent authorities.
2. How we share, transfer or disclose your personal information
2.1 Sharing
We do not share your personal information with companies, organisations or individuals outside of Memene unless:
- We obtain your explicit consent;
- Sharing is necessary to provide core features (for example, service providers that support message delivery);
- Sharing is required by law or competent authorities.
2.2 Transfer
If Memene undergoes a merger, acquisition or restructuring, your personal information may be transferred to the new operator. We will require the new operator to continue to comply with this policy or obtain your consent again.
2.3 Public disclosure
We will not publicly disclose your personal information unless you explicitly agree or disclosure is required by law.
3. How we store and protect your information
3.1 Storage location and period
Your personal information is generally stored within China. We retain it only for the period necessary to achieve the purposes described in this policy, unless laws require a longer retention period.
3.2 Security measures
We adopt industry-standard measures such as encryption, access control and security audits to protect your data. Although we work hard to safeguard your information, the internet is not absolutely secure, so please keep your account credentials safe and create strong passwords.
4. Your rights
You have the following rights under applicable laws:
- Access and correction: you may view and edit your personal information in the account settings;
- Deletion: you may request deletion of your account and related data where permitted by law;
- Withdrawal of consent: you may adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe from newsletters at any time.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at official@hkai.ai.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect certain features.
6. Protection of minors
Memene is intended for users aged 18 and above. If we learn that information from minors was collected without guardian consent, we will delete it promptly.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If the changes are material we will notify you via website announcements, email or other reasonable means. Please review the latest version regularly.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions or requests about this policy, please contact us at official@hkai.ai. We will respond within 30 days.
This policy applies to Memene and its related services. Third-party services accessed through the Platform are subject to their own privacy policies.
9. Account Closure
You may request to deactivate your account at any time by sending an email to official@hkai.ai. Please use your registered email address and specify "Account Deactivation Request" to facilitate identity verification. After confirming your identity and ensuring there are no outstanding matters, we will complete the account deactivation within 15 business days and delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days.
- Your account information and identifiable personal data will be deleted or anonymized;
- Information related to others or public content may be retained in an anonymous form;
- Due to legal, financial, or security requirements, we may retain certain records for the minimum necessary period as required by law.
Deleted data may be retained in an isolated environment for up to 90 days due to system backups and will be automatically purged upon expiration. Once the account deactivation is completed, it cannot be restored.
10. App-Specific Information
To ensure the normal operation and service functionality of the Memene mobile application on iOS and Android platforms, this section provides supplementary information regarding third-party SDKs and system permissions used in the App version. If you only use the Web version, you may skip this section.
10.1 Scope of Application
This section applies to the Memene mobile application downloaded and installed through the App Store, Android app stores, or other official channels.
The application is jointly operated by Hangzhou Yuansun Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliate Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Association.
10.2 Third-Party SDK Information
To enable third-party login, push notifications, and other features, we have integrated the following third-party SDKs in the App.
We only call relevant interfaces when necessary to implement essential functions and strictly follow the principle of data minimization when collecting and using data.
| SDK Name | Provider | Data Collected | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeChat Login SDK (expo-react-native-wechat v1.0.1) | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | WeChat OpenID, nickname, avatar, UnionID, login time, device identifiers (e.g., UUID) | Third-party login, user authentication | View Privacy Policy |
We do not collect personal information unrelated to our services through the above SDKs, nor do we use the collected information for unauthorized purposes.
For specific data processing methods of third-party SDKs, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
10.3 System Permissions
To ensure the core functionality of the application, we may request the following system permissions.
You can manually enable or disable these permissions in system settings, but disabling them may affect certain features.
| Permission | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Network access | Connect to servers, load news content, sync data | Yes |
| Storage read/write | Cache article images, save preferences | No |
| Notification | Receive push notifications for news alerts | No |
| Device information | Generate device identifiers, establish push channels, security and anti-fraud | No |
We will not access sensitive permissions such as contacts, photo albums, camera, microphone, or location without authorization.
10.4 Data Security and Cross-Border Transfer
Data storage and processing for the App version are consistent with the Web version, all completed on servers within China.
We will not actively transfer personal information overseas unless required by laws and regulations or with your explicit authorization.
10.5 Policy Updates and Applicable Versions
If we add new third-party SDKs, advertising services, or analytics tools to the App in the future, we will promptly update the relevant information in this privacy policy and seek your consent again during version updates.
This section takes effect from the Memene App October 2025 version.