Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MatchGPT ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account registration information (email, name)
  • Profile photos and bio text for analysis
  • Dating preferences and goals
  • Screenshots of conversations (when you choose to share them)
  • Feedback and support communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
  • App usage data and analytics
  • Crash reports and performance data
  • Location data (if you grant permission)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • App Store purchase information
  • Firebase Analytics data
  • RevenueCat subscription data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

  • Provide AI-powered dating assistance and profile analysis
  • Generate personalized conversation suggestions
  • Improve and optimize our AI algorithms
  • Process subscription payments and manage your account

3.2 Secondary Purposes

  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Analyze app usage to improve features
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing and Data Handling

4.1 AI Analysis

  • Your photos and text are processed by Firebase/Google Vertex AI
  • Data is sent securely to Google's servers for AI analysis
  • We do not store your photos permanently on our servers
  • AI responses are cached temporarily for performance

4.2 Data Retention

  • Profile analysis data: Deleted after 30 days
  • Conversation screenshots: Deleted immediately after processing
  • Account data: Retained until account deletion
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Share Information With

  • Google/Firebase: For AI processing and analytics (governed by Google's privacy policy)
  • RevenueCat: For subscription management (governed by RevenueCat's privacy policy)
  • Apple: App Store purchase data (governed by Apple's privacy policy)

5.2 We Do NOT

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share your photos or conversations with other users
  • Use your data for advertising to third parties
  • Store your conversation screenshots permanently

5.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

  • All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
  • Photos are processed securely and deleted after analysis
  • Account data is protected with encryption at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates

6.2 Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate steps to secure the system.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

  • View and update your account information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data (where technically feasible)
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

7.2 Data Deletion

  • You can delete your account at any time through the app settings
  • Upon deletion, we will remove all personal data within 30 days
  • Some anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our AI processing partners are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Our App integrates with:

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: AI processing and analytics
  • RevenueCat: Subscription management
  • Apple App Store: Purchase processing

10.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Delete personal information we have collected
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights including:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: [Your Email] Address: [Your Address]

For GDPR requests: [GDPR Email] For CCPA requests: [CCPA Email]

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted in the app with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or app notification.

15. Consent

By using our App, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the MatchGPT application.