Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Crushly collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: your name, email address, password (hashed), date of birth, and authentication provider.
• Profile data: photos, bio, interests, gender, location, job, school, and similar information you choose to share.
• Usage data: swipes, matches, messages, login times, and device information.
• Payment data: PayPal handles your payment details directly. We only receive a transaction ID and amount.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and personalize the Service (including matching);
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud;
• To send essential notifications and verification emails;
• To process subscriptions and purchases;
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing

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

• PayPal for payment processing;
• Other users — your public profile (name, age, photos, bio, interests) is visible to other Crushly users by design;
• Service providers (hosting, email delivery) under appropriate data-processing terms;
• Authorities when required by law.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze how the Service is used. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. Upon deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., for fraud or tax records).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data;
• Object to or restrict processing;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Email us to exercise any of these rights.

7. Security

We use HTTPS for all traffic, hash passwords with bcrypt, and store data on managed cloud infrastructure. However, no system is 100% secure; use a strong unique password.

8. Children’s Privacy

Crushly is not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us so we can remove the account.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We use appropriate safeguards to protect your data wherever it is processed.

10. Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced in the Service or by email.

11. Contact

Questions or requests? Email njsquad007@gmail.com.