# CRUSHIFY PRIVACY POLICY
**Effective Date:** December 23, 2025
**Last Updated:** December 23, 2025
**Version:** 1.0
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## 1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Crushify. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
**By using Crushify, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.**
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## 2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
### 2.1 Information You Provide
- **Account Information**: Email address, display name, profile photo (via Google Sign-In)
- **Dating Profiles**: Names, ages, bios, interests of potential matches you create
- **User Content**: Screenshots, conversation history, AI-generated replies, bio drafts
- **Preferences**: Tone settings, custom tones, app settings
### 2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- **Usage Data**: App features used, time spent, interaction patterns
- **OCR Data**: Text extracted from screenshots (processed locally, not stored)
- **Analytics**: Firebase Analytics for app performance and usage patterns
### 2.3 Information from Third Parties
- **Google Services**: Authentication data from Google Sign-In
- **AI Processing**: Data sent to Google Gemini API for reply generation
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## 3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information for:
- **Core Functionality**: Providing AI-powered reply suggestions and profile analysis
- **Account Management**: User authentication and profile management
- **Personalization**: Customizing AI responses based on your preferences
- **Analytics**: Understanding app usage to improve features
- **Security**: Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
- **Communication**: Sending important updates about the service
- **Legal Compliance**: Meeting legal obligations
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## 4. DATA SECURITY
### 4.1 Security Measures
- **Encryption**: AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
- **Secure Storage**: Flutter Secure Storage for local data protection
- **HTTPS**: All network communications use TLS encryption
- **Biometric Authentication**: Optional device biometric protection
- **Firebase Security**: Industry-standard cloud security practices
### 4.2 Data Retention
- **Screenshots**: Processed immediately and not permanently stored
- **Profile Data**: Stored locally on your device only, not on our servers
- **Analytics**: Anonymized usage data retained for service improvement
- **Account Deletion**: Account credentials (email/password) deleted immediately upon request. All other data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app
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## 5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
### 5.1 Third-Party Services
We share data with:
- **Google Firebase**: Authentication, analytics, and cloud storage
- **Google Gemini AI**: For AI reply generation (no personal data stored)
- **Google ML Kit**: On-device OCR processing (data not sent externally)
- **Google AdMob**: For displaying advertisements
### 5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Protect user safety
### 5.3 Business Transfers
In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the new entity.
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## 6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
### 6.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- **Access**: View your account information
- **Correction**: Update your account email or password
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of your account credentials (email/password). All other data is stored locally on your device
- **Local Data**: Delete app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in device settings
- **Opt-Out**: Disable analytics and personalized ads
### 6.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell personal data).
### 6.3 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
EU users have rights under GDPR including data portability, right to be forgotten, and right to restrict processing.
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## 7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Crushify is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
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## 8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
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## 9. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use:
- **Analytics Cookies**: Firebase Analytics for usage tracking
- **Authentication Tokens**: For maintaining login sessions
- **Preferences**: Storing your app settings locally
You can disable analytics in app settings.
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## 10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via:
- Email to your registered address
- In-app notification
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
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## 11. CONTACT US
For privacy concerns, questions, or to exercise your rights:
**CognizenAI Privacy Team**
Email: cognizenai@gmail.com
Address: 30 N Gould St, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your request.
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## 12. SPECIFIC PRIVACY PRACTICES
### 12.1 Screenshot Privacy
- Screenshots are processed using on-device OCR (Google ML Kit)
- No screenshot images are uploaded to servers
- Extracted text is processed for AI generation only
- No long-term storage of screenshot content
### 12.2 AI Processing Privacy
- AI requests sent to Google Gemini contain only necessary context
- No personal identifying information in AI prompts
- AI conversations not used for training Google's models
- You control what data is sent to AI services
### 12.3 Dating Profile Privacy
- Profile workspaces stored locally on your device only
- No cloud backup - all profile data stays on your device
- Profile data never uploaded to our servers or shared with third parties
- Delete profiles anytime within the app or by uninstalling
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**Last Updated: December 23, 2025**
**Version: 1.0**
By using Crushify, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.