Privacy Policy

At Mindful Date, we take your privacy seriously. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Our Privacy Promise

• We never sell your data to third parties
• We don't use algorithms to manipulate your experience
• We minimize data collection to what's necessary
• You can delete your account and data at any time

Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide our service:

• Account Information: Name, age, email, phone number
• Profile Information: Photos, bio, interests, location
• Usage Data: App interactions, messages (encrypted)
• Payment Information: For speed dating events only (processed by Stripe)

How We Use Your Information

• To create and maintain your account
• To show your profile to other users
• To facilitate messaging and connections
• To organize speed dating events
• To improve our service and fix bugs
• To ensure safety and prevent fraud

Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• End-to-end encryption for messages
• Secure cloud storage with encryption at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to user data

Your Rights

Under GDPR and similar laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (PCI compliant)
• Firebase: Infrastructure and authentication
• Agora: Video calling for speed dating

These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Deleted accounts: Personal data removed within 30 days
• Messages: Encrypted and retained for active conversations
• Payment records: Kept as required by law (typically 7 years)

Children's Privacy

Mindful Date is only for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

• Email: privacy@mindfuldate.com
• Address: Mindful Date Ltd, London, UK

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or app notification.