Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

a. Account Information

• Name or nickname
• Email address or phone number
• Age / date of birth
• Gender and preferences
• Profile photos
• Bio and answers to questions

b. Location Information

• City, country, and approximate location
• Device location (if permission is granted)

c. Communication Data

• Messages you send and receive
• Reports or feedback you submit

d. Technical Information

• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• IP address
• Log data and usage activity

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Match you with other users
• Enable messaging and interactions
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Ensure safety and prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to user support requests
• Enforce our Terms of Use
• Send important service-related notifications

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

• With other users (your profile and answers)
• With service providers (hosting, analytics, messaging)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of users
• If required by law enforcement

We do not share your private messages publicly.

4. User Content Visibility

Information visible to other users may include:

• Profile photos
• Name or nickname
• Age
• Gender
• Answers and interests
• City or general location

Sensitive personal data such as email, phone number, and exact location are not publicly displayed.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data:

• As long as your account is active
• Or as needed for legal, security, and operational purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

6. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the app or by contacting us.

After deletion:

• Your profile will no longer be visible
• Some information may remain in backups or logs for legal reasons

7. Cookies & Tracking (if website is used)

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences
• Analyze app usage
• Improve functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Minimal is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover a user under 18, we will delete their account immediately.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using technical and organizational security measures. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics tools
• Messaging services
• Authentication providers

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside your own. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
hello@getminimal.app