1. Introduction

Date Dash ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and password (securely hashed) when you create an account.
• Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's location to show nearby date ideas and venues. We do not store or track your location history.
• Photos: With your permission, photos you choose to upload to your scrapbook entries. These are stored securely in cloud storage.
• Scrapbook Data: Date entries, ratings, notes, and favourites you create within the app.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for compatibility and troubleshooting purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalise the Date Dash experience
• To show date ideas and venues near your location
• To store and display your scrapbook entries and favourites
• To sync your data across devices when you have an account
• To share data with a linked partner (only when you explicitly connect accounts)
• To send transactional emails such as password reset requests
• To process subscription payments

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Your linked partner: Scrapbook entries, favourites, and achievements are shared between linked partner accounts.
• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the app, including cloud storage (Google Cloud), email delivery (Resend), and payment processing (Stripe).
• Affiliate networks: When you tap venue website links, the URL may be routed through an affiliate network. No personal data is shared with these networks.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption (bcrypt). Photos are stored in Google Cloud Storage with access controls. We use HTTPS for all data transmission.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for location access or photo access at any time through your device settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Date Dash is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Cookies and Tracking

The Date Dash mobile app does not use cookies. Our website may use essential cookies for functionality purposes only.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or by email.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

support@datedash.co.uk