Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Dork Date, we collect:

• Account data: name, email, password (hashed)
• Profile data: photos, bio, interests, preferences, location (city-level)
• Activity data: swipes, matches, messages, and notification history
• Usage data: device type, session activity timestamps

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Match you with compatible users based on interests and preferences
• Enable messaging and social features
• Enforce community guidelines and moderate content
• Send notifications about matches, messages, and activity
• Improve the platform and fix bugs

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Authentication: Google OAuth (if you sign in with Google)
• Image hosting: ImgBB for photo storage
• Real-time: Pusher for live notifications and chat
• Hosting: Netlify for application deployment

These services may process your data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your profile information is visible to other users on the platform as part of the matching experience. We may share data with law enforcement if required by law.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential notifications

6. Data Retention & Deletion

Your data is retained while your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove your profile, photos, and personal data within 30 days. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics purposes.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords, HTTPS, and secure session management. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us through the platform's support channels.