Privacy Policy
AfroConnect is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.
1.Information We Collect
Personal Information
- •Full name
- •Email address
- •Age (you must be 18+)
- •Gender and dating preferences
- •City (within Canada)
- •Country of origin
- •Tribe/ethnicity (optional)
- •Languages spoken
- •Religion (optional)
- •Relationship intentions
- •Bio/about me text
Profile Media
- •Profile photos (2–6 required)
- •Selfie verification photo (optional)
- •Business/event/community images (if submitted)
Technical Data
- •IP address
- •Device type and platform
- •Push notification tokens
- •App usage data
- •Login timestamps
2.How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- •Create and manage your account
- •Facilitate matching with compatible users
- •Enable messaging between matched users
- •Verify your identity (selfie verification)
- •Process premium subscription payments
- •Send important notifications
- •Improve our services
- •Ensure platform safety and security
- •Comply with legal requirements
3.Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services:
- •Stripe — Payment processing for subscriptions
- •Azure Face API — Facial verification technology
- •Expo Push Service — Push notifications
- •Gmail SMTP — Email delivery
- •ip-api.com — IP geolocation (Canada verification)
Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of data.
4.Data Storage & Security
- •All passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt
- •Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
- •We use JWT tokens for authentication
- •Payment data is processed by Stripe (PCI compliant)
- •We implement rate limiting and abuse prevention
- •Regular security audits are conducted
5.Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information:
- •With other users (profile information you choose to share)
- •With service providers who help us operate the app
- •When required by law or to protect rights
- •In anonymized/aggregated form for analytics
- •During a business transfer (merger/acquisition)
6.Your Rights
You have the right to:
- •Access your personal data
- •Correct inaccurate data
- •Delete your account and data
- •Opt out of marketing emails
- •Control push notification settings
- •Request data portability
- •Withdraw consent at any time
7.Geographic Restrictions
AfroConnect is exclusively available in Canada. We verify user location through IP address to ensure compliance. Users outside Canada cannot create accounts.
8.Data Retention
- •Active account data: Retained while account is active
- •Deleted accounts: Personal data removed within 30 days
- •Safety/fraud logs: May be retained longer for compliance
- •Chat messages: Deleted when either user deletes their account
9.Children's Privacy
AfroConnect is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, please report it immediately.
10.Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management only. Our mobile app does not use cookies. We may collect device identifiers and analytics data to improve performance and user experience.
11.Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12.Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
- •Email: privacy@afroconnect.ca
- •Data Protection Officer: dpo@afroconnect.ca
- •Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We respond to all requests within 30 days.
13.Canadian Privacy Law
AfroConnect complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws in Canada.
Questions? support@afroconnect.ca
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