Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Essence Dating App, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you provide when you register for an account, fill out a form, send us a message, respond to surveys, or otherwise communicate with us. The information we collect may include:

• Personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and date of birth
• Profile information including your photos, gender, sexual orientation, and relationship preferences
• Personality assessment responses from questionnaires
• Communication data, including messages with other users
• Billing and payment details if you subscribe to premium services

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer
• Your IP address and browser type
• Location data (with your permission)
• App usage data, including features used and time spent on the Service
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide the core functionality of the Service, including matching you with potential partners based on compatibility
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you service-related notices and updates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect the security and integrity of our Service
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Some of your information, such as your profile photos, first name, and other profile information will be visible to other users of the Service as part of the core functionality.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we have about you
• The right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. Please note that these rights may be limited in some circumstances by local law requirements.

7. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information, including personal information, to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

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