Effective Date: 17.07.2025
Contact Email: support@gayfriendly.com

GayFriendly (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the mobile application GayFriendly (“the App”). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use the App.

1. Eligibility

The App is strictly intended for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information: name, email, phone number.
  • Identity Confirmation Documents: photos or scanned documents (e.g., ID).
  • Profile Information: description, services offered, and other details visible on your public profile.
  • Device Information: IP address, device model, OS version.
  • Push Notification Tokens
  • App Usage Data: via analytics (if enabled).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide login and account functionality
  • Verify user identity (18+ verification)
  • Display your public profile to others (if applicable)
  • Send push notifications
  • Improve the app and user experience
  • Communicate with you regarding support or updates

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your data may be shared:

  • With our backend server at gayfriendly.com
  • With third-party services such as Firebase (for analytics, notifications)

5. Data Retention

We retain your data until your account is deleted or you request removal. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us at support@gayfriendly.com.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or deletions
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (this may limit app functionality)

7. Security

We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your data.

8. Account Deletion:

If you wish to delete your account and all associated personal data, please send an email to support@gayfriendly.com with the subject “Delete my account”. The request must be sent from the same email address used during registration. We will process your request within 7 days.