Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Amaladate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating application and services.

By using Amaladate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account:

• Full name
• Email address
• Date of birth (to verify you are 18+)
• Gender
• Profile photos
• Bio and preferences (amala preferences, favorite spots)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (features used, interactions with other users)
• Log data (IP address, access times)

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Paystack. We do not store your full credit card information. We only store transaction references and payment status.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Match you with compatible users based on shared preferences and locations
• Facilitate date requests and communications
• Process payments for membership
• Send you notifications about matches, date requests, and confirmations
• Improve our services and user experience
• Ensure safety and prevent fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (name, age, photos, bio, preferences, and selected amala spots) is visible to users you are matched with.

4.2 Service Providers

• Cloudflare: Hosting and infrastructure
• Paystack: Payment processing
• Firebase: Push notifications
• Brevo: Email communications

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Amaladate, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Modify your profile information at any time
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails
• Withdraw consent: Disable push notifications in your settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Amaladate is only for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a user is under 18, we will immediately delete their account and information.

9. Changes to This Privacy 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 our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: