Privacy Policy

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), first name, last name
• Profile Information: Profile photos you upload, verification status
• Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your Google ID, email, and name

1.2 Location Data

• Precise Location: GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) to show nearby users
• Location Updates: Timestamps of when your location was last updated
• Visibility Settings: Your chosen visibility duration (30 minutes to 4 hours)

1.3 Photos and Camera Data

• Profile Photos: Images you upload from your photo library
• Face Verification: Photos taken during our optional face verification process
• QR Code Scanning: Camera access for joining rooms via QR codes

1.4 Communication Data

• Messages: Text messages you send to matched users
• Message Requests: Requests you send or receive to start conversations
• Room Communications: Messages in public or private rooms you join
• Matches: Records of mutual likes between users

1.5 Usage Information

• Activity Data: Last activity timestamps, app usage patterns
• Interaction Data: Users you like, unlike, or report
• Room Activity: Rooms you create, join, or leave

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Display nearby users based on your location and theirs
• Enable matching when two users like each other
• Facilitate messaging between matched users
• Create and manage chat rooms for group conversations
• Process message requests from non-matched users

3.2 Safety and Security

• Face verification to confirm user authenticity (optional)
• Prevent fraud and abuse of our services
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Investigate and respond to user reports

3.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance
• Debug technical issues and optimize location algorithms
• Develop new features based on user behavior

5.1 Location Collection

• We collect precise location data only when the app is active
• Location updates occur every 30 seconds while the app is in use
• Your location is cached locally for 10 seconds to improve performance

5.2 Location Usage

• Calculate distance between you and other users
• Show users within 50 meters (customizable radius)
• Optimize search algorithms using geographic bounding boxes

5.3 Location Privacy Controls

• Visibility Timer: Choose how long you appear to others (30 minutes - 4 hours)
• Invisible Mode: Set yourself as invisible to all users
• Location History: We only store your most recent location, not a history

6.1 What We Share with Other Users

• Your username and profile photo
• Your approximate distance (e.g., "15 meters away")
• Your last activity status
• Messages you send to them
• Your verification status (if you're verified)

6.2 What We Don't Share

• Your exact location coordinates
• Your email address or real name
• Messages sent to other users
• Your Google account information

6.3 Third-Party Services

• Google OAuth: For secure sign-in (we only receive your basic profile information)
• No Other Third Parties: We do not share your personal data with advertisers or data brokers

9.1 Access and Control

• Profile Management: Update or delete your profile information anytime
• Location Controls: Turn off location sharing or set visibility timers
• Photo Management: Add, change, or remove profile photos
• Message Control: Delete messages or block users

9.2 Account Deletion

• Delete your account completely through the app settings
• All personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days
• Some anonymized data may be retained for safety and security purposes

9.3 Data Portability

Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.