Gaydar Privacy Policy

GAYDAR INC.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2025 | Version 1.0

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This Privacy Policy is a legally binding agreement between you and Gaydar Inc. governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you access or use the Gaydar platform, mobile application, and related services. By creating an account or using Gaydar, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service.

1. About This Policy & Who We Are

Gaydar Inc. ("Gaydar," "we," "us," or "our") is a corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware, operating the Gaydar platform — a dating, social discovery, and community connection application designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.

Gaydar Inc. | 421 8th Ave, #9227 | New York, NY 10001
privacy@gaydarapp.com | info@gaydarapp.com | gaydarapp.com

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use the Gaydar mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). It also explains your rights regarding your data and how to exercise them.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Gaydar mobile application, visitors to gaydarapp.com, individuals contacting us, and anyone whose data we process in connection with the Service.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, personalize, and secure our Service.

  • Phone number and verification data
  • Date of birth and age confirmation
  • Profile information including identity, preferences, and interests
  • Photos, videos, and media uploads
  • Location data (foreground only)
  • Messages and communication data
  • Device and analytics data
  • Subscription and payment metadata

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide matching and discovery features
  • Enable messaging and interactions
  • Process subscriptions
  • Improve the platform and develop new features
  • Ensure safety, moderation, and fraud prevention

5. Sensitive Data

We collect certain sensitive data only with explicit consent, including sexual health data, gender identity, and verification data. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data:

  • With other users based on your profile settings
  • With service providers under strict agreements
  • When required by law or for safety purposes
  • During business transfers

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, analyze performance, and deliver relevant experiences.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with laws, and resolve disputes. Some data is deleted automatically after defined timeframes.

9. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your visibility, location precision, profile data, and communication settings within the app.

10. Your Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or withdrawal of consent at any time by contacting us.

11. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. Data is permanently removed within 30 days, subject to legal obligations.

12. Data Security

We use encryption, access controls, monitoring, and security audits to protect your data.

13. Children's Privacy

Gaydar is strictly for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Moderation & Safety

We use automated and manual systems to detect and prevent harmful behavior and content.

15. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and subject to applicable laws.

16. Automated Decision-Making

We use algorithms and machine learning to power matching, moderation, and personalization features.

17. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance.

18. Contact Us

privacy@gaydarapp.com
info@gaydarapp.com
safety@gaydarapp.com
Gaydar Inc., 421 8th Ave, #9227, New York, NY 10001


Gaydar Inc. | Privacy Policy | Effective Date: June 1, 2025
421 8th Ave, #9227, New York, NY 10001 | Incorporated in Delaware
info@gaydarapp.com | gaydarapp.com