Introduction

Welcome to Amies! This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account and complete our onboarding process, we collect:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Profession
• Location
• Profile picture
• Self-description
• Personal interests
• Relationship preferences
• Account creation date

Device Permissions

Our app requires access to:

• Photo Library (to upload profile pictures)
• This access is only used when you explicitly choose to upload a profile picture

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system)
• App usage data
• Error logs
• Performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your user profile
• Provide our matching services
• Improve user experience
• Send important updates about our service
• Protect the security of our users
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• We use Supabase for our database services
• We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data
• We retain your data only as necessary or until you request deletion

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data

Age Restrictions

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18 years of age.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Regional Rights

California Residents

Under California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Contact us for more details.

European Users

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to restrict processing.