Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
At matchmate, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our dating application.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (photos, bio, preferences, interests)
- Quiz and compatibility test responses
- Messages and communications with other users
- Location data (if you choose to enable location services)
We may also automatically collect certain technical information such as device type, operating system, and app usage data to improve our services.
Device Permissions
Our app may request access to the following device features:
- Camera — to allow you to take photos directly for your profile. Photos are uploaded to our servers to display on your profile and are not used for any other purpose.
- Photo Library — to allow you to select existing photos from your device for your profile.
- Push Notifications — to send you alerts about new matches, messages, and other activity.
These permissions are optional and requested only when needed. You can manage these permissions at any time through your device settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Match you with compatible users
- Enable communication between users
- Improve our matching features and user experience
- Send you notifications and service-related updates
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unsafe behavior
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract (providing the app's services)
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the app
- Compliance with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:
- With other users as part of the matching and messaging features (profile information only)
- With service providers that help us operate the app (such as hosting, analytics, and notification services)
- When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of matchmate or its users
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Tracking and Analytics
We may use analytics tools and similar technologies to understand how users interact with our app and to improve our services. These tools may collect device identifiers and usage data rather than traditional website cookies.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside your own. We take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Children's Privacy
matchmate is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
Information Sharing Summary
The table below explains how matchmate may share your personal information, the reasons for sharing, and whether you can limit this sharing.
| Reasons we can share your personal information | Does matchmate share? | Can you limit this sharing? |
|---|---|---|
| For our everyday business purposes – such as to operate the app, maintain your account, provide matching and messaging features, respond to legal requests, and ensure user safety | Yes | No |
| For our marketing purposes – to send you app updates, feature announcements, and promotional messages | Yes | Yes |
| For joint marketing with other companies | No | We don't share |
| For our service providers' everyday business purposes – such as hosting, analytics, customer support, and notification delivery | Yes | No |
| With other users on the platform – such as your profile information, photos, and messages | Yes | Yes |
| For non-affiliated third parties to market to you | No | We don't share |
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: