Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email, phone, date of birth)
- Profile information (photos, videos, bio, interests, preferences)
- Verification documents (ID, income proof, education credentials)
- Messages and communications with other users
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (IP address, device type, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Location data (with your permission)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our dating services
- Create and verify your profile
- Match you with compatible users
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Send you notifications and updates
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and safety issues
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the service
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We share your information:
- With Other Users: Your public profile information is visible to other users
- With Service Providers: Third parties who help operate our platform (payment processing, cloud storage, analytics)
- For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
6. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and safety purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
The Standard is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected such 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 for international transfers.
9. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what information we collect, the right to delete information, and the right to opt out of sales (though we do not sell personal information).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or email.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@thestandarddatingapp.com