KOMBYE Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: July 28, 2025

Last Updated: July 28, 2025 

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kombye ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

IMPORTANT: 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 Information You Provide Directly

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  Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, sexual orientation
  

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  Profile Information: Photos, biographical information, interests, preferences, location
  

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  Communication Data: Messages, photos, and other content you share through our
  
  Service
  

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  Verification Information: Government-issued ID or other documents for identity
  
  verification
  

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  Payment Information: Billing details for premium features (processed through third-
  
  party payment processors)
  
  2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
  

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  Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
  

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  Usage Information: How you interact with our Service, features used, time spent, click patterns
  

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  Location Information: Precise location data when you enable location services, approximate location from IP address
  

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  Log Information: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, crashes, system activity
  
  2.3 Information from Third Parties
  

• Social Media: If you connect social media accounts, we may collect profile information, friend lists, and photos

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  Other Users: Information other users provide about you, such as reports or referrals
  

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  Service Providers: Information from background check providers, identity verification
  
  services
  
  3. How We Use Your Information
  
  We use your information to:
  
  3.1 Provide and Improve Our Service
  

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  Create and maintain your account
  

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  Match you with compatible users
  

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  Facilitate communication between users
  

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  Provide customer support
  

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  Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
  
  3.2 Safety and Security
  

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  Verify your identity
  

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  Prevent fraud, abuse, and harassment
  

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  Enforce our Terms of Service
  

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  Conduct background checks where legally permitted
  
  3.3 Marketing and Communication
  

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  Send you updates about our Service
  

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  Provide promotional offers and recommendations
  

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  Conduct surveys and research
  

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  Send push notifications (which you can disable)
  
  3.4 Legal Compliance
  

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  Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  

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  Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
  

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  Protect our rights and the rights of others
  
  4. How We Share Your Information 4.1 With Other Users
  

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  Your profile information and photos are visible to other users
  

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  Your messages are shared with recipients
  

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  Your general location area (not precise location) may be shown to nearby users
  
  4.2 With Service Providers
  

We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Service:

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  Cloud storage providers
  

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  Analytics services
  

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  Payment processors
  

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  Customer support platforms
  

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  Identity verification services
  
  4.3 Business Transfers
  
  If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  
  4.4 Legal Requirements
  
  We may disclose information when required by law or to:
  

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  Comply with legal process
  

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  Respond to government requests
  

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  Protect our rights or property
  

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  Ensure user safety
  
  4.5 With Your Consent
  
  We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
  
  5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices 5.1 Account Settings
  

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  Update your profile information
  

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  Control who can see your profile
  

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  Manage notification preferences
  

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  Delete your account
  
  5.2 Location Data
  

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  Enable or disable location services
  

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  Choose to share approximate vs. precise location
  
  5.3 Marketing Communications
  

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  Opt out of promotional emails
  

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  Disable push notifications
  

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  Manage advertising preferences
  

5.4 Legal Rights (Varies by Location)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

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  Access your personal information
  

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  Correct inaccurate information
  

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  Delete your information
  

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  Port your data to another service
  

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  Object to processing
  

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  Withdraw consent
  To exercise these rights, contact us at del@iamdelharrison.com
  
  6. Data Security
  
  We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
  

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  Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  

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  Regular security assessments
  

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  Access controls and authentication
  

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  Secure data centers
  

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  Employee training on data protection
  However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee
  
  absolute security.
  
  7. Data Retention
  
  We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
  

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  Provide our Service
  

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  Comply with legal obligations
  

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  Resolve disputes
  

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  Enforce our agreements
  
  Account Deletion: When you delete your account, we remove your profile from our Service. Some information may be retained for legal compliance, safety, or legitimate business purposes.
  
  8. International Data Transfers
  
  Our Service may involve transferring your information to countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
  

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  Adequacy decisions
  

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  Standard contractual clauses
  

• Certification schemes
9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

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  Right to know what personal information is collected
  

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  Right to delete personal information
  

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  Right to opt out of sale of personal information
  

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  Right to non-discrimination
  
  We do not sell your personal information. 

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• 12. European Privacy Rights
  
  If you're in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
  

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  Right of access, rectification, erasure, and portability
  

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  Right to restrict or object to processing
  

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  Right to withdraw consent
  

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  Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
  
  Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on:
  

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  Contract performance
  

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  Legitimate interests
  

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  Legal compliance
  

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  Your consent
  
  13. Changes to This Policy
  
  We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of material changes through:
  

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  Email notification
  

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  In-app notification
  

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  Posting on our website
  
  Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
  
  14. Contact Us
  
  If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices: Email: del@iamdelharrison.com
  Phone: [424-431-0736]
  Data Protection Officer (if applicable): del@iamdelharrison.com
  
  This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 28, 2025. Please check back regularly for updates.