Last Updated: March 29, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use the IdealMate app, we collect some information to ensure you have the best experience possible. This includes:
- Information you provide: Name, email address, date of birth, photos, gender, interests, and profile bio.
- Automatically collected data: Device information, IP address, connection type, app activity, and chat logs for moderation purposes.
- Location data: If you grant permission, we collect your precise or approximate location to show you potential matches nearby.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used primarily to deliver and improve our Services. Examples include:
- Creating and managing your account.
- Running our smart compatibility algorithm to find your matches.
- Enabling communication between you and other users.
- Preventing, detecting, and fighting fraud and unauthorized activities.
- Processing payments for premium subscriptions.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share your information in the following ways:
- With other users: Information you add to your profile will be visible to other IdealMate users.
- With service providers: We use third-party partners to help us operate our business (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, and payment processing).
- For legal reasons: We may share your data if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your data. You can:
- Edit or update your profile information at any time within the app.
- Revoke device permissions (like location or camera) through your device settings.
- Delete your account completely through the App's settings menu.
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you by contacting support.
5. Data Security
We work hard to protect you from unauthorized access to or alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. We employ security measures like regular audits, encryption, and secure server hosting.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@idealmate.app.