Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to our E-Date App ("we", "our", "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

By using our app, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Required Name, email address, phone number
• Required Date of birth (age verification - 18+ only)
• Optional Profile photos, bio, interests, preferences
• Optional Location data (for matching features)
• Required Payment information (for premium features)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (app features used, time spent, interactions)
• IP address and network information
• Push notification tokens (FCM)

2.3 Data We Collect Based on Your Dating Category

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Match you with potential partners, enable messaging, process payments
• Improve Experience: Personalize recommendations, optimize matching algorithms
• Safety & Security: Verify identities, prevent fraud, enforce terms of service
• Communication: Send notifications about matches, messages, and app updates
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve features
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data in these circumstances:

• With Other Users: Profile information you choose to share is visible to potential matches
• Service Providers: Cloudinary (image/video hosting), payment processors, analytics providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 🔐 AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
• 🔒 HTTPS/TLS for all data transmission
• 🛡️ Regular security audits and penetration testing
• 👤 Two-factor authentication options
• 📱 Secure API endpoints with JWT authentication

⚠️ Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location (GDPR for EU, CCPA for California), you may have:

• ✅ Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• ✅ Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• ✅ Right to Deletion: Request account deletion (see Account Deletion section)
• ✅ Right to Opt-Out: Disable marketing communications
• ✅ Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, email info@edate.ng

7. Children's Privacy

⚠️ Our service is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover a user under 18, we will immediately delete their account and all associated data. Parents/guardians can report concerns to info@edate.ng

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. After account deletion:

• Profile data: Deleted immediately
• Messages: Anonymized after 30 days
• Chat logs: Retained for 90 days for safety/legal reasons
• Backups: Completely removed within 30 days

9. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with:

• Cloudinary: For image/video storage (privacy policy)
• Google FCM: For push notifications (privacy policy)
• Payment Processors: For premium features

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for international transfers.

11. Account Deletion

You can request account deletion through:

• In-App: Settings → Account → Request Deletion
• Email: deletion@edate.ng with subject "Account Deletion Request"

Account deletion is permanent and irreversible after a 7-day grace period.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via:

• In-app notification
• Email to registered address
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top