Dapster

1. Information We Collect

A Information You Provide Directly

When you register and set up your profile, we collect:

• Google account information — name, email, profile photo (collected when you sign in with Google), or a username and bcrypt-hashed password if you register directly within the App. Your plain-text password is never stored.
• Full name or persona name
• Date of birth (used to verify you are 18 or older)
• Gender
• Profile photos you upload
• Bio and personal description
• Preferences: relationship status, looking for, body type, height, interests, and other onboarding fields

When you use the App, we may also collect:

• Messages, audio recordings, and images you send in chats
• Content you post in groups
• Reports you submit about other users

B Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: model, OS version, unique device identifiers, app version
• IP address
• Usage data: features used, screens visited, swipe activity, session duration
• Push notification tokens (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Crash logs and error reports

C Location Information

With your permission, we collect your precise GPS location (latitude and longitude) to rank and show nearby users in your feed, and derive your city, state, and country from those coordinates. Location is only collected while the App is in use. You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.

D Payment Information

We do not store your credit card or payment details. All in-app purchases and subscriptions are handled entirely by Google Play Billing. We receive only a purchase confirmation token from Google Play.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate you via Google Sign-In or username and password
• Build and display your profile to other users
• Power the matching feed based on your preferences, gender, and location
• Enable 1:1 messaging and group chat functionality
• Deliver push notifications for matches, messages, and app activity
• Process in-app purchases and manage Premium subscriptions
• Track online presence (last active status)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions and content policies
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

We share information only in the following cases:

• With other users — Your persona name, photos, bio, age, preferences, and approximate distance are visible to other Dapster users. Your precise GPS coordinates are never shared with other users.
• Supabase — Cloud database hosting, file storage (profile photos), and real-time messaging infrastructure.
• Google Firebase — Push notifications (FCM) and Google Sign-In authentication.
• Google Play — In-app purchase and subscription processing.
• Legal compliance — We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfer — If Dapster is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data is subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored in Supabase's cloud infrastructure (AWS, ap-south-1 region — India).
• Profile photos are stored in Supabase Storage (cloud object storage).
• All API communication uses HTTPS (TLS encryption).
• Authentication tokens are stored securely on your device.
• We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.
• No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

5. Data Retention

• Your data is retained for as long as your account is active.
• If you delete your account, your profile data and photos will be deleted within 30 days.
• Chat messages may be retained for a limited additional period for safety purposes.
• If you registered with a username, your password hash is retained for as long as your account is active and permanently deleted when your account is deleted.
• Some data may be retained longer if required by law.

6. Location Data

We collect your location to power proximity-based matching. Only an approximate distance (e.g., "3 km away") is shown to other users — your exact coordinates are never exposed. You may disable location access in your device settings at any time.

7. Push Notifications

We send push notifications for new matches, messages, and app activity via Firebase Cloud Messaging. You may manage notification preferences within the App or through your device settings. Disabling notifications will not affect core app functionality.

8. Audio and Media Messages

• Audio messages recorded and sent within the App are stored on our servers and transmitted to the recipient.
• Audio-once messages are playable only once by the recipient and are then marked as played.
• Images sent in chats are stored in Supabase Storage.
• View-once images are accessible only once by the recipient and then marked as viewed.
• Disappearing messages are deleted from our servers at the end of the configured time period.

8a. In-App Games and Interactive Content

Dapster includes optional interactive games between matched users, including Truth or Dare, Role-Play scenarios, and This-or-That questions. When you participate in these features:

• Game prompts selected and responses sent are transmitted to the other user and stored on our servers as part of the conversation.
• Game content is subject to the same retention policy as chat messages.
• Some game content (e.g., Spicy or Romantic Role-Play scenarios) may contain adult themes. By using these features you confirm you are 18 or older and consent to this content.

8b. Anonymous Chat and Reveal

Certain conversations on Dapster may begin anonymously using a display alias rather than your profile name. In these cases:

• Your alias is stored alongside the conversation on our servers.
• Either user may send a Reveal Request to voluntarily unmask their identity. Both users must consent before profiles are exchanged.
• Your precise identity is never disclosed to another user without your explicit consent.

8c. DAP ID (Dapster Display ID)

Each account is assigned a unique display identifier (e.g., DAP12345678). This DAP ID can be used by other users to search for and send a connection request to your account. Your DAP ID is visible in your profile settings. You may share it at your own discretion.

8d. Group Polls

Group chats support interactive polls. When you vote in a poll, your vote is recorded on our servers and tied to your account. Poll results are visible to all group members.

9. Identity Verification

If you choose to submit identity verification (selfie), that image is reviewed by our moderation team solely for verification purposes. Verification images are not shared with other users or third parties, and are deleted after the review is complete.

10. Children's Privacy

Dapster is strictly for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and delete all associated data. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us at dapsterofficial@gmail.com.

11. Your Rights and Choices

• Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction — Update your profile information directly in the App at any time.
• Deletion — Delete your account and all associated data through App settings or by contacting us.
• Withdraw Consent — Revoke permissions (location, notifications, camera, microphone) through your device settings at any time.
• Portability — Request an export of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dapsterofficial@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via your contact information. Continued use of the App after the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: dapsterofficial@gmail.com
• App: Dapster (com.dapster.app)