At Tala, we only use your device's camera to capture the photos necessary to verify your identity and protect your account. These photos are safeguarded under strict security protocols and SSL encryption.
Once you have submitted your verification photos and we have confirmed that they are acceptable, you can disable camera permission if you wish to protect your privacy.
Steps to disable the permission (Android)
To make this adjustment, follow these simple steps on your phone:
- Settings or Configuration app on your phone.
- Find and select the Apps or Applications option .
- Find Tala in the list of installed applications and select it.
- Tap on Permissions .
- Here you will see the list of permissions granted to the app. Select Camera .
- “Do not allow” option .
Important information about your privacy
- Why do we ask for permissions?: Remember that Tala requires certain permissions to determine your loan eligibility and to be able to offer you higher limits in the future.
- Data security: Your photos are never used for purposes other than identity verification.
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Privacy Notice: If you have any questions about how we collect and process your personal data, you can consult our Privacy Notice at any time from the app. There you will find details about:
- Your rights as a data subject.
- What data we collect and for what purposes.
- With which third parties might we share information and for how long would we keep it?
Keeping your data secure is our priority, and giving you the freedom to manage your permissions is part of that commitment.