Information we collect
To provide and improve the service we collect:
- Account details: phone number, name, date of birth, gender
- Profile content: bio, interests, and photos you upload
- Approximate location, to suggest nearby matches
- Usage and device data that helps with safety and performance
Your phone number and other private details are never shown publicly.
How we use your information
- To create your profile and power discovery and matching
- To enable chat, calls, and other features between matches
- To process payments for premium features
- To detect abuse, fraud, and keep the community safe
- To send notifications you have opted into
Location
Location is used only to show approximate distance to potential matches. We never display your exact location, address, or live movement, and you can control location access from your device settings at any time.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:
- Service providers who help us operate (hosting, payments, messaging)
- Authorities where required by law or to prevent harm
Data retention & deletion
We keep your information while your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from Settings, which removes your profile, photos, matches, and messages. Some records may be retained where required for legal or security reasons.
Your rights
- Access and update your profile information
- Control notification and location permissions
- Delete your account and associated data
- Contact us with privacy questions at startingscale@gmail.com
Children's privacy
Minedate is strictly for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 and will remove such accounts if discovered.
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