1. Introduction

Welcome to Ugadate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating platform.

By accessing or using Ugadate, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Profile Information: Username, email address, phone number, age, gender, location, tribe, religion, education, profession, relationship status, purpose for using the platform, and bio.
• Photos and Media: Profile pictures and additional photos you upload to your profile.
• Communication Data: Messages you send to other users through our chat system.
• Posts and Content: Status posts, images, and other content you share on the platform.
• Payment Information: When purchasing credits, we collect transaction data. Payment details are processed by our third-party payment providers and are not stored on our servers.
• Google Sign-In Data: If you sign in with Google, we collect your Google email, name, and profile picture.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform.
• Login Information: Last login time, login IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide, maintain, and improve our dating platform
• To facilitate connections and communication between users
• To process credit purchases and transactions
• To send notifications about matches, messages, and platform updates
• To verify user identity and prevent fraudulent accounts
• To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• To comply with legal obligations

4. What We DON'T Do

• ❌ No Tracking Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or surveillance purposes. We only use essential session cookies for platform functionality.
• ❌ No Pop-up Ads: We do not display intrusive pop-up advertisements. Our revenue comes from credit purchases, not from selling your attention.
• ❌ No Data Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party advertisers or data brokers.
• ❌ No Surveillance: We do not track your activity outside of Ugadate. Your browsing history and other apps remain private.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (username, age, location, photos, bio) is visible to other users on the platform as part of the dating service.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ugadate, our users, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal data will be permanently removed from our active database
• An archived copy may be retained for up to 90 days for legal and security purposes
• Messages sent to other users may remain visible to those users
• Transaction records are retained for legal and accounting purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your profile information at any time through your account settings.
• Correction: You can update or correct your profile information through the Edit Profile feature.
• Deletion: You can delete your account through the Profile page, which will remove your data from our active systems.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data by contacting us.
• Communication Preferences: You can manage notification settings through your account.

9. Children's Privacy

Ugadate is strictly for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.

10. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, Google's Privacy Policy applies to the authentication process. We only receive your email, name, and profile picture from Google.
• Payment Processors: Credit purchases are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full payment details.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@ugadate.com
• Appeal Email: app.ugadate@gmail.com
• Website: https://ugadate.com