Privacy Policy

CircleDate ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: name, email address, password, date of birth, and gender.
• Profile information: photos, bio details, preferences, and answers provided by you or your invited friends.
• Communications: messages sent through the platform, support inquiries, and feedback.
• Usage data: device information, IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Create and manage your account and match you with other members.
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Service (such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we direct.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, as well as the right to data portability and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.