Connect - Privacy Policy

Last update: 25/11/2023

This page aims to inform users about the policy of collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when using the mobile application 'Connect.'

1. Introduction

We take your privacy seriously, and we want you to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we handle your data when you use our services.

2. Information Collected

Registration Data

• Email Address: We use your email address only to facilitate account recovery in case of password loss.

Other Collected Information

• Profile Picture: Users are encouraged to upload a profile picture. This picture will be publicly displayed on your user profile and may be visible to other app users. They can later upload additional photos.

• Name, Age, City, Occupation, Education, Gender, Biography, Height, and Relationship Status: We collect this information to personalize the user experience, improve user matching, and provide additional app features.

• Posts that may include various multimedia content, including text, images, and videos: This data is used to offer and manage services, enable user interaction, and enhance the overall platform experience.

• Unique token associated with each user: This token is used to authenticate the user, enable access to services, and enhance the overall platform experience.

• Messages in the public chat: Platform users can interact through messages in the public chat. Messages sent in this chat are collected to facilitate user interaction and provide a communication environment within the platform.

3. Private Chat and Encryption

Private chats within the app are encrypted to ensure the privacy and security of messages exchanged between users. Only the sender and recipient have access to the content of the chats. The platform collects textual, multimedia, and audio messages, ensuring a wide range of secure communication options.

4. Data Storage

User personal information is securely stored on a reliable and secure cloud computing infrastructure. The chosen platform offers robust user data management and is committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of provided information. User data security is a priority, and appropriate measures are taken to protect personal information stored on the platform.

5. Payments and Google Play Billing

Payments within the app are processed through Google Play Billing, ensuring total security and transparency in transactions. Google Play Billing is a reliable platform for managing payments on Android devices.

6. Use of Collected Data

We use the collected information to improve the user experience, facilitate user matching, send important notifications, and ensure app security.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except when required for legal or security purposes.

8. Data Deletion

We respect users' right to manage their personal data. Users have full control over the information provided and can request the deletion of their data or account at any time. Data deletion will result in the removal of personal information from the platform's records, except when required to fulfill legal obligations. Users can exercise this right by contacting customer service or using the account management options available on the platform.

9. Contacts

For questions or requests regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us using the following contact method: connect.customerservice@outlook.com