Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
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1. Overview
Our Privacy Promise:
We believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how CoffeewithDate collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our dating service.
CoffeewithDate Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the CoffeewithDate mobile application and website ("Service"). This Privacy Policy governs your use of the Service and explains our practices regarding personal data.
By using CoffeewithDate, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, sexual orientation
- Profile Information: Photos, bio, interests, coffee preferences, relationship preferences
- Communication Data: Messages, calls, and other communications with other users
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely by third parties)
- Support Communications: Information in help requests, surveys, and customer service interactions
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, features used, time spent, clicks and interactions
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address and GPS (when permitted)
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time stamps
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Session data, preferences, analytics information
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social Media: Information from connected social media accounts (with your permission)
- Other Users: Information other users provide about you (reports, shared contacts)
- Partners: Data from advertising partners and analytics providers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our Service:
Core Service Functions:
- Create and manage your account and profile
- Provide matching algorithms and recommendations
- Enable communication between users
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send important service updates and notifications
Safety & Security:
- Verify user identities and prevent fraud
- Monitor for suspicious activity and policy violations
- Investigate reports and enforce community guidelines
- Protect against spam, harassment, and other harmful behavior
Improvement & Analytics:
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
- Develop new features and functionality
- Conduct research and analytics
- Personalize your experience and recommendations
Legal & Business:
- Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service and policies
- Protect our rights and interests
- Complete business transactions (mergers, acquisitions)
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 With Other Users
Your profile information, photos, and messages are shared with users you match or communicate with as part of the core dating service.
4.2 With Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:
- Cloud hosting and data storage providers
- Payment processors and billing services
- Analytics and performance monitoring services
- Customer support and communication tools
- Security and fraud prevention services
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes and government requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the safety and rights of our users
- Investigate fraud or security issues
4.4 Business Transfers
If CoffeewithDate is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
Security Measures:
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure server infrastructure and access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your information, you also play a role in keeping your account secure by using strong passwords and not sharing your login credentials.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Most data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
- Safety Records: Safety-related information may be retained to protect other users
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Your Rights Include:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@CoffeewithDate.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Your explicit consent for the transfer
10. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction:
CoffeewithDate is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@CoffeewithDate.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.
12. GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you're located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to be informed about data processing
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Send you an email notification about the changes
- Post a notification in the app
- For significant changes, seek your consent where required by law
Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
BrahminMatches LLC
Email: help@coffeewithdate.com
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're committed to transparency. Contact our privacy team with any questions.