Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Date-A ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our dating platform. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

- Create and update your account profile

- Complete your dating preferences and matching criteria

- Upload photos and media

- Communicate with other users

- Contact our support team

- Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

- Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth

- Profile information such as gender, sexual orientation, and relationship preferences

- Photos and media files you choose to share

- Location information

- Messages and communication content

- Survey responses and feedback

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

- Device information (such as device ID, model, manufacturer, operating system version)

- Log data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, access times)

- Location data (with your permission)

- Usage data (such as features used, interactions, preferences)

- Analytics data through Google Analytics

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

- Social media platforms when you connect your account

- Other users who provide information about you

- Identity verification services

- Payment processors

- Marketing and analytics providers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Create and maintain your account

- Provide and improve our matching services

- Personalize your experience

- Process your transactions

- Communicate with you about our Service

- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)

- Ensure safety and security of our platform

- Prevent fraud and abuse

- Comply with legal obligations

- Analyze and improve our Service

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf, including:

- Firebase for hosting and database services

- Google Analytics for usage analysis

- Payment processors

- Email service providers

- Cloud storage providers

- Customer support services

Other Users

Your profile information and content you post will be visible to other users of the Service according to your privacy settings.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you close your account, we will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

- Access and update your profile information

- Control your privacy settings

- Opt-out of marketing communications

- Request deletion of your account

- Control location sharing

- Manage cookie preferences

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete this information.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

- Encryption of data in transit and at rest

- Regular security assessments

- Access controls

- Secure data storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Additional Information for Specific Regions

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Contact us for further details.

European Economic Area Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

- Right to access

- Right to rectification

- Right to erasure

- Right to restrict processing

- Right to data portability

- Right to object

- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.