Privacy Policy

ChatFindr Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 31, 2025

1. Introduction

ChatFindr respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. By using ChatFindr, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data to provide and improve our services:

  • Personal Information: Name, age, gender, and other details provided during sign-up.
  • Location Data: Used to enable app features such as finding nearby users and facilitating meetups.
  • Usage Data: Information about interactions within the app, including group memberships, messages, and meetups attended.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve ChatFindr's functionality.
  • Connect you with other users and facilitate social interactions and meetups.
  • Ensure user safety and enforce community guidelines, including detecting and preventing violations.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
  • Provide personalized advertisements and content.

4. Data Sharing and Sale

  • Third-Party Sharing: ChatFindr may share anonymized or aggregated data with third parties for research, analytics, or business purposes.
  • Potential Sale of Data: If selling user data becomes part of our business model, users will be notified in advance, and consent will be obtained where required by law. Notifications may be sent via in-app alerts, email, or other communication methods.
  • Advertising Partners: We may share limited user data with advertising partners to enhance ad targeting and user experience.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account remains active or as needed for legitimate business purposes. Upon account deletion, some data may be retained as required by law or for fraud prevention.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect user data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

7. User Rights Under GDPR

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Users may request a copy of the personal data we store.
  • Right to Correction: Users can update or correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Deletion: Users may request deletion of their personal data by contacting support@chatfindr.com. Requests will be processed within 30 days, in compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • Right to Object: Users may object to data processing for marketing purposes.
  • Right to Data Portability: Users can request their personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

8. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the app and on our website.
  • Continued use of ChatFindr after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@chatfindr.com.

By using ChatFindr, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

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