Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This platform is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the laws of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

By using this website or mobile application, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Name, surname, username, and profile information
• Email address and phone number
• Photos and profile content uploaded by users
• Device information, browser type, IP address, and usage data
• Approximate location information where permission is granted
• Chat and interaction activity for moderation and safety purposes

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies may be used by:

• Google services
• Google Maps integrations
• Analytics tools
• Authentication services
• Advertising or embedded third-party plugins

These technologies help remember user preferences, improve loading performance, analyze traffic, and enhance the overall experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage user accounts
• To provide matching and communication features
• To improve services and user experience
• To monitor suspicious or abusive activity
• To prevent scams, fraud, and fake profiles
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send service notifications and important updates

5. User Photos & Content

Users are responsible for the content they upload or share.

We reserve the right to review, moderate, remove, restrict, or report content that:

• Contains nudity or explicit material
• Promotes harassment or abuse
• Contains scams or fraudulent activity
• Violates laws or community standards
• Impersonates another person

6. Messaging & Communication Privacy

We take reasonable steps to protect private conversations.

Automated systems may monitor messages for:

• Spam detection
• Fraud prevention
• Phone numbers or external contact sharing
• Abusive or harmful behavior

Users should avoid sharing sensitive financial or personal information with strangers online.

7. Payments & Financial Information

Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment gateway providers.

Any payment information submitted is handled directly by those payment providers under their own privacy and security policies.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services including:

• Google Maps
• Authentication providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics platforms
• Payment gateways
• Push notification services

These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights Under POPIA

In accordance with South African privacy laws, users may request:

• Access to personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of certain information
• Withdrawal of consent where applicable
• Information about how data is processed

11. Age Restriction

This platform is intended only for adults aged 18 years or older.

Accounts found to belong to minors may be suspended or removed.

12. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through their profile settings or by contacting support.

Some information may be retained where legally required or necessary for fraud prevention and safety investigations.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.