BetterDating – Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 17, 2025

1. Introduction

BetterDating, operated by TLP Tech Ventures LLC ("we", "our", "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

Category Examples Purpose
Account information Email address, username, password (hashed), profile picture Create and manage your BetterDating account
Profile data Age, gender, interests, location (city/country), bio Matchmaking and personalized experience
Communication data Messages you receive from us Enables account verification and email notifications
Device & usage data IP address, device type, operating system, browser, app version, crash logs Security, analytics, and improving the service
Cookies & similar technologies Session cookies, analytics cookies Remember preferences, track usage trends (see Section 5)

We only collect data that is necessary for the purposes described below.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide the service – Store and display your profile, enable matching, and facilitate communication.
  • Security & fraud prevention – Detect suspicious activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect accounts.
  • Analytics & improvements – Aggregate usage statistics (never personally identifiable) to enhance features and performance.
  • Communications – Send transactional emails (e.g., password resets, account confirmations) and optional newsletters if you opt‑in.
  • Legal compliance – Retain data as required by law or to respond to lawful requests.

4. Data Sharing & Transfers

  • Service providers – We may share limited data with third‑party vendors that host our servers, process payments, or provide analytics (e.g., cloud infrastructure, email delivery). All providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for other purposes.
  • Legal requirements – We will disclose data if required by a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
  • Business transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner, provided they honor this Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

BetterDating uses essential cookies to keep you logged in.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU GDPR, California CCPA), you may have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion – Request removal of your data (subject to legal retention limits).
  • Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection / Restriction – Limit certain processing activities (e.g., direct marketing).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@betterdating.app. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

7. Data Retention

  • Active accounts – We retain your data for as long as your account remains active.
  • Deleted accounts – Upon deletion, we immediately and permanently delete your data.
  • Log files – Server logs (IP, timestamps) are retained for up to 90 days for security monitoring.

8. Security

We implement industry‑standard security measures, including end‑to‑end encryption for data in transit (TLS) and encrypted storage of passwords (bcrypt). While no system can guarantee absolute security, we regularly audit our infrastructure and follow best practices to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

BetterDating is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently obtained such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

10. International Transfers

Our servers are hosted in the United States. By using BetterDating, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations, where we apply appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted within the app and, where required, communicated via email. The "Effective date" at the top reflects the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:

Privacy Team
BetterDating
Email: support@betterdating.app