Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026 | Version 1.0

      Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how ADAM & EVE collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
    

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address - For account verification, login, and important notifications
Phone number - Required for account security and verification purposes only. Your phone number is stored securely and is never publicly visible to other users.
Name and age - Displayed on your profile to potential matches
Gender and preferences - Used to show you relevant profiles

1.2 Location Data

We collect location information including:

Country, state, and city - Used to show you nearby users and display your general location on your profile
We do not track your real-time GPS location
Location is only updated when you edit your profile

1.3 Profile Photos

Photos you upload are stored securely in our database
Photos are visible to other users on the platform
You can delete your photos at any time
Maximum 6 photos per user, each up to 5MB

1.4 Faith & Relationship Information

To provide meaningful matches, we collect:

Denomination and church attendance
Prayer life and spiritual interests
Relationship goals and preferences
Favorite Bible verse (optional)

1.5 Chat Messages

Messages between matched users are stored to provide messaging history
Messages are only visible to the two matched users
We may review messages if a user is reported for harassment or abuse
Messages are deleted if either user deletes their account

1.6 Social Media Handles

You may optionally add social media handles (Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat)
You control visibility: matches only, or after chat begins
Handles are never shared without your consent settings

1.7 Daily Devotionals

Daily devotional content is an optional feature you can enable or disable in Settings
We do not track which devotionals you view
Bible verses are fetched from a public-domain Bible API (KJV) and are not stored on our servers
Your devotional preference (enabled/disabled) is stored with your profile

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Show your profile to potential matches
Facilitate messaging between matched users
Send important notifications about matches and messages
Improve our matching algorithms
Ensure platform safety and prevent abuse
Comply with legal requirements

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use session tokens stored locally to keep you logged in
We do not use third-party tracking cookies
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers

4. Data Security

We protect your data through:

Password encryption - Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and never stored in plain text
Secure sessions - Authentication tokens are securely managed
Account lockout - Protection against brute force attacks
HTTPS encryption - All data transmitted is encrypted

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT:

Sell your personal data to third parties
Share your data with advertisers
Allow third-party tracking on our platform

We may share data only:

When required by law or legal process
To protect safety of users or the public
With your explicit consent

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access - View all data we have about you
Correction - Update inaccurate information
Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
Data portability - Request a copy of your data
Withdraw consent - Opt out of optional data collection

To exercise these rights, contact us through the app or at support.

7. Data Retention

Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days
Messages: Deleted when either user deletes their account
Reports: Retained for safety purposes as required by law

8. Children's Privacy

ADAM & EVE is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover an underage user, their account will be terminated immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through the app's support feature.