Privacy Policy

📋 Introduction

Welcome to Filipino Mahal Dating App! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

By using Filipino Mahal Dating App, you agree to this policy. We may update this policy from time to time, so please check it regularly.

📊 Information We Collect

Account & Login

• Email: Required for account creation and login
• Password: Stored as a bcrypt hash (we do not store plaintext passwords)
• Name: Optional display name

Profile Information

• Basics: Age/birthday, gender, pronouns, location, zip code, country
• About you: Bio, languages spoken, interests
• Preferences: Sexual orientation, relationship intent, interested in, has/wants kids, religion
• Background & lifestyle: Education, occupation, employment status, salary range, height/weight, drinking/smoking, pets
• Compatibility: Optional psychology questionnaire answers
• Settings: Notification preferences and online status visibility
• Social links (optional): Facebook/Instagram/Twitter URLs and verification status

Media Content

• Profile photos: Multiple photos
• Voice clips: Optional audio recordings
• Chat attachments: Photos you share in conversations

Activity Data

• Swipes (likes/dislikes), matches, and messages (timestamps and read receipts)
• Blocks and reports
• Last-seen updates (if online status is enabled)

Technical Data

• IP address, browser/device info, and usage patterns for security and rate limiting
• Local storage: Authentication token and some settings/filters stored on your device
• Push notifications (if enabled): Push subscription data such as endpoint and keys

🎯 How We Use Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving Filipino Mahal Dating App services
• Displaying suitable profiles based on your preferences
• Creating connections between users who like each other
• Sending notifications about matches and new messages
• Ensuring security and preventing abuse
• Reviewing and responding to user reports
• Communicating with you about service changes

👥 Information Sharing

With Other Users

Some of your profile information is visible to other users, including:

• Name and profile photos
• Age and location (city)
• Biography and "About Me" information

Note: Your email address is never shown to other users.

With Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us provide services (such as hosting and email)
• Legal Requirements: When necessary to comply with the law or respond to legal requests
• Security: To protect the rights, safety, and security of users

🛡️ Content Moderation

To maintain the safety of the Filipino Mahal Dating App community, we:

• Review user reports
• Use automated systems to identify inappropriate content
• May review messages in response to abuse reports
• Suspend or delete accounts that violate rules

🔐 Data Security

We take multiple security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are stored as bcrypt hashes (not plaintext)
• Access is limited to authorized personnel and systems
• Logging and rate limiting help detect and prevent abuse
• Regular backups are maintained

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. You also contribute to security by protecting your password.

⚖️ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Edit: Update or remove profile information in the app
• Pause: Temporarily hide your profile from discovery
• Delete: Request deletion of your account
• Privacy settings: Manage notifications and online status visibility
• Safety: Block or report other users
• Access: Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@ishqjaan.dating

🗑️ Data Deletion

You can delete your account anytime you want:

• Go to Settings in the app
• Select "Delete Account"
• Or send an email to info@ishqjaan.dating requesting deletion

When you delete your account, we remove your account and related activity (such as swipes, matches, messages, blocks, and reports) from our primary database.

Note: Some information may remain for a limited time in security logs, backups, or media storage and may be deleted with delay.

📅 Data Retention

We keep your information as long as you have an active account. If you pause your account, your data is retained but your profile is hidden from discovery. After account deletion:

• Account information and most activity data are removed from our primary database
• Some anonymous statistical data may be retained to improve the service
• Information related to abuse reports may be retained for a longer period

🇺🇸 Your U.S. Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of the United States, you may have additional rights:

Texas Privacy Rights (TDPSA)

As a Texas resident, under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, you have the right to:

• Confirm whether we process your personal data and access that data.
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Delete personal data provided by or obtained about you.
• Opt-out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising or sale.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Right to Know: Request details about the categories of personal information we have collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Filipino Mahal Dating App does not "sell" your personal information.

Do Not Track (DNT)

We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

🌍 International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer onto servers operated by Tachara LLC.

🔞 Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Filipino Mahal Dating App strictly adheres to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us: