Woozy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 16, 2025

Woozy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating app ("App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, age, gender, sexual orientation, photos, and profile details you provide.
  • Usage Data: Location (with consent), device information, IP address, browsing history within the App, and interactions (e.g., matches, messages).
  • Sensitive Data: Preferences, interests, and any health or biometric data shared voluntarily.
  • Automatically Collected Data: Cookies, logs, and analytics from third-party tools like Google Analytics.

We do not collect information from users under 18.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the App's features, such as matching and messaging.
  • Personalize your experience and recommend matches.
  • Ensure safety, detect fraud, and enforce our terms.
  • Send notifications, updates, and marketing (with opt-out options).
  • Analyze usage for research and development.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share information as follows:

  • With other users: Profile details visible to matches.
  • Service providers: For hosting, analytics, and payment processing (e.g., Stripe).
  • Legal requirements: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or protect rights.
  • Business transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no system is infallible; you use the App at your own risk.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access, update, or delete your data via App settings.
  • Opt out of location tracking, notifications, or marketing emails.
  • Request data export or erasure (subject to legal obligations).
  • For EU/UK users: Rights under GDPR, including objection and portability.

Contact us at support@programmerhat.com to exercise rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as needed for App functionality, legal compliance, and dispute resolution. Deleted accounts' data is anonymized or erased within 30 days.

The App may link to external sites; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not for children under 18; we do not knowingly collect their data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy; changes are posted in the App with the effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions, email support@programmerhat.com

This Policy is governed by Texas law.

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