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Last Updated: January 9, 2025
Welcome to PulseMatch. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and profile photos
- Profile Information: Bio, interests, preferences, and location
- User Content: Photos, messages, and live stream content you share
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Google Play (we do not store payment details)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interactions with other users
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or GPS (with your permission)
- Camera and Microphone: Access for profile photos, live streaming, and video calls (with your permission)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide matchmaking services and show you potential matches
- Enable communication features (messaging, live streaming)
- Process in-app purchases and virtual gift transactions
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Send you notifications about matches, messages, and app updates
- Ensure safety and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
3.1 With Other Users
Your profile information, photos, and activity status are visible to other users as part of the matchmaking service.
3.2 With Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our app:
- Firebase: Authentication, database, and cloud storage
- RevenueCat: In-app purchase management
- DigitalOcean: Server hosting and infrastructure
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure cloud storage with Firebase
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information in the app
- Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-Out: Disable notifications or location services in your device settings
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:
- Your profile and personal information are permanently deleted
- Messages and content are removed from our servers
- Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes (e.g., fraud prevention)
7. Children's Privacy
PulseMatch is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze app usage and performance
- Improve user experience
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of PulseMatch after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:
12. Your Consent
By using PulseMatch, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy.