Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Profile information (name, age, city, bio, photos)
• Preferences (what you're looking for, interests)
• Music preferences (favorite bands, subcultures, instruments)
• Communications with other users

Information from OAuth providers:

• Email address
• Name (as provided by Google)
• Profile picture (optional)

Automatically collected information:

• Device information
• IP address
• Usage data (features used, time spent)
• Location data (with your permission)

2. How We Use Your Information

Data Type	Purpose
Profile Info	Display to other users, matching algorithm
Location	Find users and shows near you
Music Preferences	Better matches based on shared taste
Email	Account communications, notifications
Usage Data	Improve the service, prevent abuse

3. Information Sharing

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

• Other users: Your public profile information
• Service providers: For hosting, analytics, and operations
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect safety

4. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• While your account is active
• For a reasonable period after account deletion (for legal compliance)
• Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request account deletion
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact support.

6. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Secure OAuth authentication
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Security (CSRF protection)
• Basic analytics

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

• Google (OAuth, Maps)
• Analytics providers
• Cloud hosting services

These services have their own privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

PunkMatch is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

11. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Contact us through our support page.