Privacy First
Your data, your control. We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.
Last Updated: January 2025
Our Privacy Commitment
Welcome to affin ai ("we," "us," or "our"). We believe meaningful connections require trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered dating platform.
Here's our promise: We will never sell your data. We will never track you for advertising. Your information exists solely to help you find meaningful connections.
Information We Collect
Account Information
To create and maintain your account:
- Email address and password (securely hashed)
- First name, age, and birthdate
- Gender identity and romantic preferences
Profile Information
To help you find compatible matches:
- Bio and profile photos (up to 3 images)
- Interests, hobbies, and personality traits
- Location (city and coordinates, with your permission)
- Relationship goals and what you're looking for
- Search visibility preferences
Usage Data
To improve your experience and platform safety:
- Swipe history and matching preferences
- Conversations and messages with matches
- Ask·Match·Connect search queries and results
- App interactions and session data
AI-Generated Content
Our AI creates personalized content to enhance matching:
- Compatibility scores between you and potential matches
- Suggested conversation starters and icebreakers
- Interest recommendations and profile suggestions
- Semantic search results for specific connection types
How We Use Your Information
Every piece of data we collect serves a specific purpose:
- Matching: Connect you with compatible people based on shared interests and preferences
- Personalization: Tailor your experience with AI-powered suggestions and recommendations
- Communication: Enable messaging with your matches
- Safety: Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
- Improvement: Understand how people use the app to make it better
- Support: Respond to your questions and provide assistance
- Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations
Data Sharing and Privacy
🔒 We Will NEVER:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your information with advertisers
- Track you across other websites or apps
- Use your data for purposes beyond operating affin ai
The only sharing that occurs:
- With Other Users: Your profile is visible to potential matches according to your privacy settings. You control what others see.
- Infrastructure Providers: We use Supabase for secure database hosting and authentication. They process data solely to provide technical infrastructure—never for their own purposes.
- AI Services: We use Together AI for matching algorithms and conversation features. Your data is processed to generate matches and suggestions—never stored or used by them for training or other purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, such as responding to valid legal processes or protecting rights and safety.
Data Retention and Your Rights
In-App Account Deletion
You have complete control over your data. You can delete your account at any time directly from the app:
- Go to Settings → Account
- Tap "Delete Account"
- Type "DELETE" to confirm
When you delete your account, we permanently remove:
- Your profile, photos, and personal information
- All matches, conversations, and messages
- Swipe history and search data
- AI-generated recommendations and compatibility scores
Complete deletion occurs within 30 days. Some data may be retained in secure backups for legal compliance and fraud prevention purposes only.
Your Privacy Rights
You also have the right to:
- Access and download your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Control your profile visibility and who can see you
- Opt out of optional data collection
- Request information about how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@affin.ai
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- All passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
- Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Database access is restricted and monitored
- Regular security audits and updates
- Row-level security policies protect your data from unauthorized access
While we take extensive precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password.
Age Requirements
affin ai is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will immediately delete their information and terminate their access.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or in-app notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when the most recent changes were made.
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to help. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Email: contact@affin.ai