At APCO Applications, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the APCO life_partner mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a secure and effective matchmaking experience, we collect the following information:

•Personal Profile Data: Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City of Birth, Residency, Nationality.

•Religious & Social Background: Religion, Sect, Caste, and Sub-caste.

•Professional Details: Occupation, Business details, and Property information.

•Lifestyle & Health: Smoking/Drinking habits, Health conditions, and Disability status (if any).

•Media: Profile pictures selected by you via the Android Photo Picker or Camera.

•Authentication: Email address and Password (encrypted via Firebase Auth).

2. How We Use Your Information

•To create and maintain your matrimonial profile.

•To calculate match percentages based on criteria like Religion, Caste, and City.

•To send real-time notifications when someone views your profile or sends a message.

•To facilitate secure text chat between approved matches.

3. Data Privacy and Protection (Core Features)

•CEO Approval System: No user can see your contact information (Email/Phone) unless they send a request and it is explicitly approved by the System CEO/Admin.

•Blur Privacy: Photos of female (Bride) profiles are automatically blurred to protect their privacy until further interaction.

•Blocked Users: You have the right to block any user. Once blocked, neither party can view each other’s profile.

4. Permissions We Request

•Camera: To take a profile picture directly from the app.

•Photo Picker: We use the modern Android Photo Picker to allow you to select a specific photo without granting us access to your entire gallery.

•Notifications: To alert you about profile interests and new messages.

•Biometrics: Optional use of fingerprint/face-lock for secure and easy login.

5. Data Storage and Security

All user data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore & Cloud Storage). We use industry-standard encryption to protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access.

6. Data Deletion Policy

We empower our users with full control over their data. You can delete your account and all associated personal data permanently at any time through the "Delete My Account" option within the "My Profile" section of the app. Once deleted, this information cannot be recovered.

7. Third-Party Services

We use Google Play Services and Firebase Analytics to monitor app performance and improve user experience. These services may collect information used to identify you.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years of age (or the legal marriageable age in their respective country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, 

do not hesitate to contact us at:

 Email: [pakistanapco@gmail.com] 

Developer: APCO Applications