Datecetera Privacy Policy
Welcome to Datecetera, owned and operated by Datecetera (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Datecetera mobile application (the “App”) and related services.
By using Datecetera, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to help you use Datecetera safely and effectively:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Name, age, gender, and photos
- Contact information (email, phone number, or login credentials via Apple/Google ID)
- Profile prompts, descriptions, interests, and lifestyle preferences
- Audio or video introductions (optional)
- Payment or card verification information (processed securely via third-party providers like Stripe)
- Any messages, voice notes, or videos exchanged with other users
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, OS, unique device IDs)
- Location data (if permission granted)
- Log data such as IP address, browser type, and in-app activity
- Usage statistics for analytics and performance
1.3 Information from Third Parties
If you sign up through Google, Apple, or Facebook, we receive limited information from those platforms as allowed by your settings (e.g., name, profile picture, email).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your Datecetera account
- Match you with compatible users
- Personalize your experience and show potential matches
- Facilitate communication (chats, voice/video calls)
- Process payments for verification or subscriptions
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, or illegal activity
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Card Verification and Payments
To keep Datecetera safe, we require a $1 card verification. Payments are processed securely via PCI-compliant payment providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your card details on our servers. You can remove your card from your account at any time after verification.
4. How We Share Your Information
We only share data with trusted third parties necessary to provide our services:
- Payment processors (for card verification and subscriptions)
- Analytics services (to improve performance)
- Cloud hosting partners (for secure data storage)
- Law enforcement, only when legally required
All partners must comply with strict data protection and confidentiality obligations.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online service is 100% secure. By using Datecetera, you acknowledge that you share information at your own risk.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may delete your account at any time, and we will permanently remove your data within a reasonable period.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at Datecetra@gmail.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Datecetera uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Improving app performance
- Analytics and crash reporting
- Remembering user preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your device settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
Datecetera is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that data from a child under 18 has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable privacy regulations.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted within the app and on our website with the revised “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: Datecetra@gmail.com
🏢 Address: D-160, First Floor, Phase-8, Industrial Area, Sector 72, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062