Effective Date: 2026-02-02
1. Introduction Welcome to Near Singles ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our mobile application (the "App"). By using this App, you strictly represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
2. Information We Collect We collect information to provide the matching and social features of the App.
Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, gender, date of birth (for age verification), and profile photographs.
User-Generated Content (UGC): Photos, text messages, and voice messages you send or upload.
Device Information: Device ID, model, operating system version, and IP address for security and fraud prevention.
Payment and Transaction Data "Near Singles" offers paid VIP services, coins. We do not collect or store your credit card details or financial information. All financial transactions are processed securely through Google Play’s billing system. We only receive a transaction receipt (e.g., transaction ID, subscription status) to validate your purchase and unlock VIP features.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your account.
Provide Location-Based Services: Display users within your vicinity.
Age Verification: Ensure all users meet the 18+ age requirement.
Facilitate communication between users.
Monitor for fraudulent activity and enforce our Zero Tolerance Policy against abusive content.
Comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:
With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who host servers, analyze data, or provide customer support (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS).
For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Safety: To protect the rights, property, and safety of others, specifically to prevent harm or illegal activities.
5. Data Retention and Deletion (Your Rights) We retain your data only as long as your account is active.
Right to Delete: You have the absolute right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
How to Delete:
In-App: Go to Settings & Privacy > General > Delete Account to automatically remove your data.
Web Request: If you cannot access the app, email us at connectastra@outlook.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request".
Timeline: Upon request, your data will be permanently deleted from our active databases within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.
6. Security We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. Child Safety and Age Restriction (Strict Policy) We take the safety of minors very seriously and strictly comply with Google Play’s Families Policy.
Strictly 18+: This App is intended solely for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly market to, solicit, or collect information from children under the age of 18.
Age Gating: We require date-of-birth entry during registration to prevent underage access.
Inadvertent Collection: If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information and terminate the account.
Parental Contact: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at connectastra@outlook.com. We will prioritize the removal of such data.
8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of this policy.
9. Contact Us If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Near Singles Support Team Email: connectastra@outlook.com