Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you create a Cupid account or use our app, you may provide:

• Account details — name, username, email address, and password
• Profile information — age, gender, bio, location (city/region), photos, hobbies, interests, and astrology sign
• Communication content — messages, posts, and comments you send through the app
• Preferences — your discovery settings, age range preferences, and privacy choices

Information collected automatically

• Device information — device type, operating system, and app version
• Usage data — how you interact with profiles (swipes, likes), features you use, and time spent in the app
• Location data — approximate region detected from your IP address (not precise GPS location)
• Last active time — to show other users when you were last online (you can disable this)

Information from third parties

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from Google. We do not receive your Google password.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Show your profile to other users and suggest compatible profiles
• Enable messaging and social features between liked users
• Improve our discovery algorithm and app experience
• Send notifications about likes, messages, and app updates
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our terms
• Respond to your support requests

We do not use your personal data for advertising or sell it to marketers.

3. Sharing Your Information

With other users

Your profile information (name, photos, bio, interests, astrology sign, and location region) is visible to other Cupid users in the discover feed and on your profile page. Your email address and password are never shared with other users.

With service providers

We work with trusted third-party services to operate the app:

• Supabase — database, authentication, and file storage
• Google — optional sign-in via Google OAuth
• Expo — push notifications

These providers access your data only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by data protection agreements.

Legal requirements

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

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on Supabase servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transfers
• Encrypted storage for sensitive information
• Row-level security policies to ensure you only access your own data
• Regular security audits and updates

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and keep it private.

Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, your personal data is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correct — update inaccurate information via your profile settings
• Delete — permanently delete your account and all associated data
• Restrict — limit how your profile is shown using privacy settings (hide last seen, go undiscoverable)
• Portability — request an export of your data in a portable format
• Object — object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Lucashedrix5@gmail.com.

In-app privacy controls

• Show me on Cupid — toggle off to become invisible in the discover feed
• Hide last seen — prevent other users from seeing when you were last active
• Block users — block specific users from seeing your profile

6. Children's Privacy

Cupid is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a user is under 18, we will immediately delete their account.

If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us at Lucashedrix5@gmail.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking

The Cupid mobile app does not use traditional browser cookies. We use secure local storage on your device to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences (e.g. dark mode)
• Cache data locally for a faster experience

We do not use advertising trackers, third-party analytics SDKs, or cross-app tracking.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via the app or email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

Continued use of Cupid after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:

• Email: Lucashedrix5@gmail.com
• Support: Lucashedrix5@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 48 hours.