Effective Date: August, 2025
Last Updated: August, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to PickleMatch ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Email Address
- Name
2.2 Data Linked to Your Identity
The following data is collected and directly linked to your identity:
- Contact Information: Email address
- Usage Data: Product interaction data, including how you use features within the app
2.3 Data Not Linked to Your Identity
The following data is collected but is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Information: Name and phone number (collected anonymously)
- Diagnostics: Performance data and crash data to help improve app functionality
2.4 Additional Information You May Provide
- Profile Content: Photos, bio, interests, preferences, and other information you choose to share
- Communication Data: Messages, likes, matches, and other interactions within the app
- Payment Information: Billing details for premium features (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and Improve Services: Create and maintain your account, facilitate matches, enable communication
- Personalization: Customize your experience and provide relevant match suggestions based on your product interactions
- Cross-App Tracking: Your email address and name may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies for advertising and analytics purposes
- Performance Monitoring: Use anonymous performance and crash data to improve app stability and functionality
- Communication: Send notifications and updates using your email address
- Analytics: Understand usage patterns through product interaction data to improve our services
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 With Other Users
- Your profile information and photos are visible to other users
- Your messages and interactions are shared with matched users
- Your online status and last active time may be visible to matches
4.2 With Advertising and Analytics Partners
We may share certain data for tracking and advertising purposes:
- For Cross-App Tracking: Your email address and name may be shared with advertising partners and analytics services to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies
- Anonymous Data: Performance data and crash data are shared with analytics providers to improve our services (this data is not linked to your identity)
4.3 With Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us with:
- Cloud hosting and data storage
- Payment processingIdentity verification
- Customer supportAnalytics and advertising
- Security monitoring
4.4 For Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Respond to legal requests or court orders
- Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of PickleMatch, users, or others
- Prevent fraud or abuse
4.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
- Messages: Retained for 1 year after sending
- Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Account Settings
You can update your profile information, privacy settings, and notification preferences through your account settings.
6.2 Data Access and Portability
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Correct inaccurate information
6.3 Data Deletion
You can:
- Delete specific photos or information from your profile
- Delete your entire account and associated data
- Request deletion of specific data categories
6.4 Communication Preferences
You can opt out of:
- Marketing communications
- Push notifications
- Email updates
6.6 Opting Out of Cross-App Tracking
You can limit cross-app tracking by:
- Adjusting your device's privacy settings to limit ad tracking
- Using "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android)
- Managing your email preferences to limit how your email address is used for tracking
- Note that opting out of tracking may affect the personalization of your app experience and the ads you see.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Monitoring for unauthorized access
- However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify you through the app or by email
- For material changes, obtain your consent where required by law
12. Regional Privacy Rights
12.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
12.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have rights including:
- Right to access, rectify, or erase your data
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
hello@picklematch.co