Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 10, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

At DatingApp.app, we're committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining our core principle of transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our dating platform.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information except as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name, email address, and password
  • Age, gender, and city location
  • Profile photos and any additional profile information
  • Messages and communications with other users
  • Preferences and settings

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device information (type, operating system, browser)
  • IP address and general location information
  • Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
  • Log data (access times, pages viewed, errors)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Usage and Interaction Data

We collect information about how you use our service:

  • Profiles you view and interact with
  • Likes, matches, and chat activities
  • Search queries and filters used
  • Time and frequency of app usage
  • Features and content you access
2. How We Use Your Information

Core Service Functions

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Show your profile to other users and vice versa
  • Enable matching and communication features
  • Process likes, matches, and chat messages
  • Provide customer support

Platform Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Optimize user experience and interface

Safety and Security

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations
  • Investigate reports and enforce community guidelines
  • Protect against spam and malicious activities
  • Maintain platform security and integrity

Legal and Compliance

  • Comply with legal obligations and requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Respond to legal processes and investigations
3. Our Transparency Approach

What Other Users Can See

Unlike traditional dating apps, we believe in transparency. Other users can see:

  • Your profile information (name, age, gender, city, photos)
  • When you've liked their profile
  • Basic interaction history in mutual matches
  • Your general activity status (recently active)

What Remains Private

We still protect sensitive information:

  • Your email address and password
  • Private messages (only visible to conversation participants)
  • Exact location data
  • Payment information (if applicable)
  • Device and technical information

Control Your Visibility

You can control aspects of your visibility through your profile settings, including updating your information, managing photo visibility, and adjusting activity status.

4. How We Share Your Information

With Other Users

Your profile information is shared with other users as part of our core matching service. This includes your photos, basic information, and interaction indicators as described in our transparency approach.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us:

  • Host and maintain our platform (Vercel, Neon Database)
  • Store and deliver content (Vercel Blob for images)
  • Analyze usage and improve our service (Google Analytics)
  • Provide customer support

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms

Business Transfers

If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We'll notify you of any such change.

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security and Storage

Security Measures

We implement various security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure password hashing and storage
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Monitoring for suspicious activities

Data Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by reputable cloud service providers. We use industry-standard security practices and regularly update our security measures.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we'll delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we'll notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

  • Update your profile information at any time
  • Change your privacy settings and preferences
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Download a copy of your data (upon request)

Communication Preferences

  • Control who can message you
  • Block or report other users
  • Manage notification settings

Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at 2datingapp@proton.me. We'll respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our service. They remember your preferences and help us understand how you use our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (login, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (Google Analytics)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and abuse

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the platform to work.

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google Analytics may use cookies and collect information about your usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. International Users and Data Transfers

Data Processing Location

Our primary operations are based in Israel, but we use cloud services that may process and store data in various locations worldwide, including the United States and European Union.

International Transfers

When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your information.

Regional Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, including GDPR for European users and CCPA for California residents.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at 2datingapp@proton.me.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you a notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Officer: 2datingapp@proton.me

General Support: 2datingapp@proton.me

Address: DatingApp.app Privacy Team
Tel Aviv, Israel

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.