Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kikar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating application and services.

By using Kikar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, and profile photos
• Profile Information: Bio, interests, preferences, location, and other information you choose to provide
• Authentication Data: Google account information when you sign in with Google
• Payment Information: Payment details processed through Razorpay for premium features

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, time spent, swipe history
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location if you grant permission
• Communication Data: Messages, photos, and media shared through the app

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide matchmaking services and show you potential matches
• To facilitate communication between users
• To process payments for premium features
• To improve our AI matching algorithm
• To send you notifications about matches, messages, and app updates
• To ensure safety and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information, photos, and bio are visible to other users of the app. Messages and media you send are shared with the recipients.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers:

• Firebase/Google: For authentication and cloud services
• Razorpay: For payment processing
• AWS: For data storage and hosting
• Analytics Providers: For app performance and usage analytics

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Google Sign-In
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Photo verification to prevent fake profiles

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at boostengine001@gmail.com or through the app settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Messages and photos are deleted from our servers
• Some information may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention
• Anonymized data may be retained for analytics purposes

Account Deletion: You can request full account deletion at any time by navigating to Settings > Support > Delete Account (if available) or by emailing us directly at boostengine001@gmail.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request". We will process your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Kikar is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

11. App Permissions

To provide our services, Kikar requires specific permissions on your mobile device. You can manage these permissions in your device settings.

• Camera: Required to take profile photos and for video verification features.
• Storage / Gallery: Required to upload photos to your profile and save media.
• Location: Required to find potential matches in your area. You can choose between approximate or precise location.
• Notifications: Required to send you alerts about new matches and messages.
• Microphone: Required for voice messages and video calls.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: boostengine001@gmail.com
• Address: Boost Engine, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India