Snapchat is an app that allows individuals share images. As indicated, images speak volumes. All individuals using this app need to create an account providing necessary information as requested. With an account you can then receive and send messages in terms of a snap.
As individuals go about sharing, the app server also collects the content, processes it and stores it temporarily. The recipient also gets to temporarily store the received content. After the recipient(s) of the content have viewed what is sent, the content is automatically deleted from both the server and the recipient’s device. The time it takes to delete differs so you cannot place a time frame between receiving and the deletion process.
Though the content has a privacy policy attached to it, the information you provide about yourself can be shared to persons such as vendors, and consultants who are associated with Snapchat. In addition, in the event that an individual violates the terms as provided, their information is shared so as to investigate them.
Individuals using iPhones are currently not able to use this app. In iOS7, screenshot notifications are disabled. This is because the Snapchat app is not notified anytime a screenshot is taken. Other operating systems are however functional and users can be comfortable using the app without any hiccups.
This feature may sound negative or positive depending on how you look at it. Though the images are deleted over a short period of time, there are ways around retrieving them if there is need to. This is based on the technological advancement in the market. If it is required that the content is required, the content can be forensically retrieved from the devices. It is therefore important that all devices remain in the hands of the owners. In the wrong hands, you may not be too sure of what may happen to the content.
This is a great app in serving its purpose. Other than iOS7 disabling screenshot notifications, you can enjoy this service with other operating systems. Just be cautious not to leave your device anywhere especially with your username and password readily available.