Privacy Policy for VybeMate

Introduction

VybeMate (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using VybeMate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account or using our Service:

Account Information

• Email address
• Display name
• Date of birth (to verify you are 18+)
• Profile photos

Personality Assessment Data

• OCEAN personality test results (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism)
• Love language preferences
• Personal values ratings
• Life goals and aspirations
• Relationship preferences

Profile Information

• Bio and personal description
• Location (city/region only, never precise coordinates)
• Gender and gender preferences
• Age range preferences
• Physical characteristics (optional)
• Interests and hobbies

Communication Data

• Messages you send to matches
• Forum posts and comments
• Likes and interactions

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use VybeMate, we automatically collect:

Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

Usage Information

• App features you use
• Time spent on different screens
• Swipe patterns and preferences
• Search queries

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Crash reports and error logs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

2.1 Core Service Delivery

• Personality Matching: Analyze your personality profile to suggest compatible matches
• Account Management: Create and maintain your account
• Communication: Enable messaging between matched users
• Personalization: Customize your experience based on preferences

2.2 Service Improvement

• Improve matching algorithms
• Develop new features
• Analyze usage patterns
• Fix bugs and technical issues

2.3 Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against harassment and abuse
• Verify user age (18+ requirement)

2.4 Communication

• Send you match notifications
• Provide customer support
• Send important service updates
• Respond to your inquiries

3. Information Sharing

We share data with trusted service providers:

• Convex: Backend database
• Clerk: Authentication
• Firebase: Push notifications
• Stripe: Payment processing

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Security

• Data in Transit: TLS 1.3 encryption
• Data at Rest: AES-256-GCM encryption
• Access Controls: Limited employee access

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, use the “Delete Account” option in Settings or email [email protected]

6. Children's Privacy

VybeMate is not intended for users under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a user under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

We comply with GDPR (European Union) and CCPA (California) privacy regulations. You have additional rights including data portability, right to be forgotten, and right to object to processing.

8. 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 in the app and updating the “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us