# Privacy Policy for Jest
**Effective Date:** December 2024
**Last Updated:** December 2024
## Introduction
Welcome to Jest, a dating application that connects people through compatibility-based matching. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.
By using Jest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
## Information We Collect
### Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account and use Jest, we collect the following information:
- **Instagram Handle**: Your Instagram username for profile identification and potential connection
- **Gender Identity**: Your gender (male/female) for matching purposes
- **Dating Preferences**: Your preferred gender for potential matches (male/female)
- **Compatibility Responses**: Your answers to our matching questionnaire (3 questions with A/B options)
- **Age Verification**: Confirmation that you are over 18 years old
- **Terms Agreement**: Your consent to our Terms of Service
### Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system, and basic device specifications (stored as optional analytics data)
- **Usage Data**: App interaction patterns, session duration, and feature usage
- **Technical Data**: App version, crash reports, and performance metrics
### Notification Data
- **Push Notification Token**: Device token for sending timer notifications and match alerts
- **Notification Preferences**: Your settings for receiving different types of notifications
## How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
### Primary Services
- **Matching Algorithm**: Using your gender, preferences, and compatibility responses to find potential matches
- **Profile Creation**: Creating and maintaining your dating profile within the app
- **Communication**: Facilitating connections between matched users
- **Timer Notifications**: Sending you updates about Jest events and countdowns
### App Functionality
- **Account Management**: Creating, maintaining, and securing your account
- **Service Improvement**: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance the app experience
- **Technical Support**: Troubleshooting issues and providing customer support
- **Safety & Security**: Preventing fraud, abuse, and ensuring platform safety
## Data Sharing and Disclosure
### What We Share
- **With Matched Users**: Your Instagram handle is shared only with users you've been successfully matched with
- **Aggregated Analytics**: Anonymized, aggregated statistics for app improvement (no personal identification)
### What We Don't Share
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties
- We do not share your compatibility responses with anyone except for internal matching purposes
- We do not share your personal information for advertising or marketing by third parties
### Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Respond to valid legal requests from authorities
## Data Storage and Security
### Storage Infrastructure
- **Database**: Your profile data is securely stored in Supabase (PostgreSQL) with row-level security
- **Local Storage**: Limited data cached on your device for app functionality (using AsyncStorage)
- **Encryption**: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
### Security Measures
- Row-level security policies in our database
- Secure API connections (HTTPS)
- Limited access to personal data by our team
- Regular security audits and updates
### Data Retention
- **Active Accounts**: Data retained while your account is active
- **Inactive Accounts**: Data may be retained for up to 12 months after account inactivity
- **Deleted Accounts**: Data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
## Your Privacy Rights
### Access and Control
- **View Your Data**: Request a copy of all personal data we have about you
- **Update Information**: Modify your profile information and preferences within the app
- **Delete Account**: Request complete deletion of your account and associated data
### Notification Controls
- **Push Notifications**: Disable/enable notifications through your device settings
- **App Notifications**: Control in-app notification preferences
### Data Portability
- Request a machine-readable copy of your personal data
- Transfer your data to another service (where technically feasible)
## Children's Privacy
Jest is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We:
- Require age verification during onboarding
- Do not knowingly collect personal information from minors
- Will delete any accounts discovered to belong to users under 18
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:
- We will notify you through the app or via email
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes
- Material changes will require explicit consent
## Third-Party Services
Jest integrates with the following third-party services:
### Supabase
- **Purpose**: Database and backend services
- **Data Shared**: All profile and matching data
- **Privacy Policy**: [Supabase Privacy Policy](https://supabase.com/privacy)
### Expo Platform
- **Purpose**: App development framework and push notifications
- **Data Shared**: Device tokens, crash reports, analytics
- **Privacy Policy**: [Expo Privacy Policy](https://expo.dev/privacy)
### Instagram (Referenced Only)
- **Purpose**: Username reference for user identification
- **Data Shared**: We only store your Instagram handle; no direct integration with Instagram's API
- **Note**: We do not access your Instagram account or data
## International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
## California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
## European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of incorrect data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
## Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
**Email**: [Insert your support email]
**Address**: [Insert your business address]
**Response Time**: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours
For urgent privacy concerns or data deletion requests, please use the subject line "PRIVACY REQUEST" in your email.
## Technical Details for Transparency
### Data Fields We Store
- Unique user ID (UUID)
- Instagram handle
- Gender and preference selections
- Question IDs and your A/B responses to 3 compatibility questions
- Account creation and last update timestamps
- Match status (available/matched/completed)
- Age verification flag
- Terms agreement flag
- Optional device information (for analytics)
### Data Processing Basis (GDPR)
- **Contract Performance**: Account creation and matching services
- **Legitimate Interest**: App improvement and security
- **Consent**: Marketing communications and optional features
This Privacy Policy represents our commitment to transparency and your privacy rights. We encourage you to read it carefully and contact us with any questions or concerns.