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.
Information We Collect
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.
- 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.
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
What We DON'T Do
We are committed to your privacy:
- ❌ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Appeal Email: app.ugadate@gmail.com
- Website: https://ugadate.com