Privacy Policy for Apollo AI Dating

 # Privacy Policy for Apollo AI Dating

**Last Updated: February 11, 2026**

## Introduction

Apollo AI Dating ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Personal Information

- **Account Information**: Email address, display name, date of birth

- **Profile Information**: Photos, bio, interests, relationship preferences, pronouns

- **Location Data**: City, country, and approximate location for matching purposes

- **Photos and Media**: Profile photos, stories, and event photos you upload

### Automatically Collected Information

- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers

- **Usage Data**: App features used, interactions, preferences

- **Location Data**: Approximate location for matching (with your permission)

### Permissions We Request

#### Camera Permission

We request camera access to allow you to:

- Take photos for your profile

- Create stories

- Upload event photos

- Participate in live streams

**You can deny camera permission and still use the app by selecting photos from your gallery.**

#### Location Permission

We request location access to:

- Show you potential matches nearby

- Display distance to other users

- Enable location-based features

#### Storage Permission

We request storage access to:

- Save photos to your device

- Access photos from your gallery

#### Notification Permission

We request notification permission to:

- Alert you about new matches

- Notify you of new messages

- Inform you of profile views and likes

## How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Create and manage your account

- Provide matching and dating services

- Enable communication between users

- Improve app functionality and user experience

- Send notifications about matches, messages, and app updates

- Provide customer support

- Ensure safety and prevent fraud

- Comply with legal obligations

## AI Features

### Apollo AI Assistant

Our AI assistant uses OpenAI's GPT-3.5-turbo to provide:

- Dating advice and tips

- Conversation starters

- Profile optimization suggestions

**Your conversations with Apollo AI are:**

- Processed securely through our servers

- Not shared with other users

- Used to improve AI responses (anonymized)

- Stored temporarily for context

## Data Storage and Security

### Storage

- **Profile Photos**: Stored securely in Supabase Storage

- **Stories**: Automatically deleted after 24 hours

- **User Data**: Encrypted and stored in secure databases

- **Messages**: End-to-end encrypted

### Security Measures

- Industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL)

- Secure authentication via Supabase Auth

- Regular security audits

- Access controls and monitoring

## Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:

### Service Providers

- **Supabase**: Database and authentication

- **OpenAI**: AI chat functionality (anonymized)

- **Google AdMob**: Advertising (with user consent)

- **Firebase**: Push notifications and analytics

### Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

- Comply with legal processes

- Protect our rights and safety

- Prevent fraud or abuse

## Your Rights

You have the right to:

- **Access**: Request a copy of your data

- **Correction**: Update incorrect information

- **Deletion**: Request account and data deletion

- **Opt-out**: Disable notifications, location sharing

- **Data Portability**: Export your data

### How to Exercise Your Rights

- **In-App**: Settings → Privacy → Manage Data

- **Email**: privacy@apolloaidating.com

- **Account Deletion**: Settings → Account → Delete Account

## Children's Privacy

Apollo AI Dating is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

## Third-Party Services

Our app uses third-party services that may collect information:

- **Google AdMob**: For advertising

- **Firebase**: For analytics and notifications

- **Supabase**: For data storage and authentication

- **OpenAI**: For AI chat features

Please review their privacy policies:

- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

- Supabase: https://supabase.com/privacy

- OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy

## Cookies and Tracking

We use:

- **Session Cookies**: To keep you logged in

- **Analytics**: To understand app usage (anonymized)

- **Advertising IDs**: For personalized ads (with consent)

You can manage tracking preferences in Settings → Privacy.

## Data Retention

- **Active Accounts**: Data retained while account is active

- **Deleted Accounts**: Data deleted within 30 days

- **Stories**: Automatically deleted after 24 hours

- **Messages**: Retained until deleted by users

- **Backups**: Retained for 90 days for recovery purposes

## International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in:

- European Union (Supabase servers)

- United States (OpenAI, Firebase)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via:

- In-app notification

- Email notification

- Updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

**Email**: privacy@apolloaidating.com  

**Support**: support@apolloaidating.com  

**Website**: https://apolloaidating.com

## Consent

By using Apollo AI Dating, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described.

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