Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use PallyMatch, we collect:

Email address for account authentication
Profile information (age, gender, preferences)
Chat messages and timestamps
Device information and usage data
Reports and moderation actions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide anonymous matching services
Ensure user safety and moderation
Improve our service quality
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share data only when:

Required by law or legal process
Necessary for moderation and safety
With your explicit consent
To protect rights and safety of users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
Secure authentication via Firebase
Regular security audits
Access controls and monitoring

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Export your data (available in app settings)
Delete your account and data
Request data correction
Withdraw consent at any time

5.1 Data Deletion Rights

Deleting a Chat from Your List:

When you delete a chat from your list, it is removed from your view only
The chat and messages remain on our servers if other participants still have access
Other users in the chat can continue to see the conversation
Chats are permanently deleted from servers only when all participants delete them, or when you delete your account

Deleting Your Account:

When you delete your account, all your messages are permanently deleted from our servers immediately
All chat documents where you participated are deleted from our servers
Your account information, profile data, and all associated data are removed from our servers
Account deletion is immediate, permanent, and irreversible
For complete details, see our Account Deletion Policy

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics for service improvement. You can control tracking through your device settings.

7. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

Email: gsatnitwmechias@gmail.com

Subject: Privacy Request

We respond within 30 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of PallyMatch after changes constitutes acceptance.