Zodiac/Zodiac Dating

Privacy Policy for Zodiac/Zodiac Dating

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Introduction

Zodiac/Zodiac Dating ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our Zodiac/Zodiac Dating mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide and improve the App's services, including core functionality and monetization:

a. Personal Information

  • User-Provided Information: When you register or use the App, you provide:
    • Phone number (for account creation and verification)
    • First name
    • Age
    • Date of birth (for zodiac sign, horoscopes, and charts)
    • Place of birth (for astrological calculations)
    • Gender and sexual orientation/preference
    • Current location (for compatibility and matching)
    • Profile images (stored securely in Firebase Storage, accessible only to authenticated users)
    • Personal preferences, including:
      • Drinking behavior
      • Education level
      • Family plans
      • Relationship goals
      • Love style
      • Personality type
      • Smoking habits
      • Pet ownership
    • User description (bio)
    • Notification preferences (email and push notifications, enabled by default)
  • User-Generated Content: Messages (sent via secure API) and photos uploaded via the App.
  • Account Information: Login credentials (via Firebase Authentication or Facebook login).

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the App, such as:
    • Features used (e.g., horoscopes, birth charts, compatibility charts, messaging)
    • Pages viewed and time spent
    • Subscription status (e.g., premium features)
  • Device Information: Technical details, including:
    • Device type and operating system
    • IP address
    • Unique device identifiers
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized data collected via Firebase Analytics to analyze performance, user behavior, and support monetization.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • The App uses cookies, pixel tags, or similar technologies to enhance user experience.
  • Third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads) use tracking technologies to serve personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide core features, including personalized horoscopes, birth charts, compatibility charts, and messaging.
  • Facilitate account creation and authentication (via Firebase or Facebook).
  • Match users based on zodiac signs, preferences, and location.
  • Process subscriptions and premium feature access via RevenueCat.
  • Send push notifications (e.g., new messages, horoscope updates), enabled by default with an opt-out option.
  • Improve the App's functionality and user experience through anonymized analytics.
  • Support monetization through targeted advertisements via Google Ads.
  • Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information as follows:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating the App, including:
    • Firebase (Google): For authentication, storage (Firestore and Storage), analytics, crash reporting, and app check.
    • Google Ads: For personalized advertising.
    • RevenueCat: For subscription management.
    • Heroku: For hosting the Messages API, with message data stored in MongoDB Atlas.
    • DigitalOcean: For hosting APIs that process horoscopes and compatibility charts (no data storage).
    • Facebook: For social login and authentication.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order).
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable, aggregated data for analytics or marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

The App integrates third-party services, which may collect data per their own privacy policies:

  • Firebase Services (Google):
    • Firebase Authentication (for account management and Facebook login).
    • Firebase Firestore and Storage (for data and photo storage, with photos accessible only to authenticated users).
    • Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (for usage tracking and error reporting).
    • Firebase App Check (for security).
  • Google Ads: For displaying personalized advertisements.
  • RevenueCat: For managing in-app subscriptions.
  • Geolocation Services: Geoflutterfire and Geolocator for location-based features.
  • Facebook Login: For social login, subject to Meta’s privacy policy.
  • Heroku and MongoDB Atlas: For hosting and storing messages with transport-layer encryption.
  • DigitalOcean: For processing horoscopes and compatibility charts.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption: Transport-layer encryption (HTTPS) for data transmission via Heroku (Messages API) and DigitalOcean (horoscope/compatibility APIs).
  • Secure Storage: User photos in Firebase Storage are accessible only to authenticated users, per Firebase Security Rules. Messages are stored securely in MongoDB Atlas.
  • Authentication: Firebase Authentication and security rules restrict access to authorized users.
  • Monitoring: Firebase App Check and Crashlytics to detect and address security issues.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Data collection is mandatory for core App functionality (e.g., zodiac calculations, matching) and monetization (e.g., targeted ads). You cannot opt out of providing certain personal information to use the App. However, you may:

  • Update your profile information or preferences within the App.
  • Disable push notifications with a single button click in App settings or your device.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal obligations).

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Update inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a transferable format.
  • Restriction or Objection: Limit or object to certain data processing (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@zodiacdatingapp.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and user-generated content (e.g., photos, messages) until you request deletion of your account or as required by law. Anonymized data may be retained for analytics and monetization purposes, following industry best practices.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored in Firebase servers (primarily United States), MongoDB Atlas (for messages, location varies), and processed via APIs on Heroku and DigitalOcean. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for cross-border transfers to comply with regulations like GDPR.

10. Compliance with Laws

We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Economic Area.
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents.
  • Other regional laws as applicable to our worldwide user base.

Data collection is mandatory for providing core App features (e.g., horoscopes, matching) and monetization (e.g., targeted ads), as these are integral to the App's functionality.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via the App, push notifications, or email. The updated policy will be effective upon posting.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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