Privacy Policy for Dating App

Our "Dating App" (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (“App”). If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

• Account Information: name, email, phone number, age, gender, photos, preferences, and bio.
• User Content: messages, likes, reports, and in-App interactions.
• Verification Data (optional): selfie or ID checks if you choose to verify.
• Payment Details: processed by secure third-party providers; we store tokens, not full card data.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Device & App Data: device model, OS, language, app version, unique identifiers.
• Usage Data: feature usage, taps, screens viewed, session events, crash logs.
• Location: precise or approximate location (with permission) to improve matching and safety.
• Cookies/Local Storage: to remember preferences and improve performance.

c) Information from Third Parties

• Social Sign-In: basic profile info if you link external accounts (e.g., Google, Apple).
• Fraud/Safety Partners: signals to prevent spam, abuse, or fraud.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the App and features.
• Personalize recommendations, discovery preferences, and matches.
• Facilitate communication (messaging, likes, reports, support).
• Promote trust & safety, including moderation, prevention, and enforcement.
• Process payments, subscriptions, promotions, and refunds.
• Conduct analytics, measurement, testing, and research.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

3. How We Share Information

• With Other Users: your profile information and in-App interactions are visible based on your settings.
• With Service Providers: hosting, analytics, messaging, cloud storage, payments, support.
• For Legal Reasons: to comply with law, lawful requests, or to protect rights, safety, and property.
• Business Transfers: during a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.
• With Consent: when you ask us to share (e.g., verification badges, promotions).

We do not sell personal information.

4. Your Choices & Rights

• Profile Controls: edit visibility, photos, and bio in settings.
• Permissions: enable/disable location, camera, contacts via device settings.
• Marketing: opt out of non-essential emails and notifications.
• Access/Deletion: request a copy or deletion of your data via connectionlabapps@gmail.com or in-App tools (where available).
• Account Deletion: remove your account anytime in settings; residual backups may persist for a limited period per our retention policy.

If you operate in regions like the EU/UK or California, you may have additional rights (e.g., GDPR/CCPA). Implement region-specific flows as required.

5. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it.

7. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your residence. By using the App, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date above and, where appropriate, via in-App notice.

9. Contact Us

Email: connectionlabapps@gmail.com

Note: This template is provided for convenience and does not constitute legal advice. Please review with counsel for region-specific compliance (e.g., GDPR/CCPA).