Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Geesly collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our dating application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide, information generated when you use the app, and information from third parties.

A. Information You Provide

Account Credentials: Phone number, email address, and login credentials
Profile Information: Name, public ID, age, date of birth, gender, photos, bio, prompts, interests, personality traits, and languages spoken
Demographics & Lifestyle: Job title, company, school, height, education, relationship intent, lifestyle choices (smoking, drinking), religious beliefs, and political views
User Content: Messages, photos, and videos you send to other users

B. Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data: Activity within the app (likes, passes, matches), login times, and features used
Device Information: Device model, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, and mobile network information
Location Data: Geolocation (latitude/longitude) and geohash (encoded location for efficient matching) to suggest nearby matches. You can revoke this permission in device settings, though it will limit visibility

C. Information from Third Parties

Purchase Details: If you make a purchase, we receive confirmation from RevenueCat and the app stores (Google Play or Apple App Store). We do not store your payment information directly

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide the Service: Create your account, display your profile, and facilitate messaging
Matchmaking: Show you profiles based on your preferences, location, and activity
Transactions: Process subscriptions and purchases via app stores
Safety & Moderation: Rely on user reports to detect fraud, spam, and harassment, and enforce our Terms of Service
Communications: Send notifications about matches, messages, and account activity
Analytics: Track usage trends via Firebase Analytics to fix bugs and improve the app

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

With Other Users: Your public profile data is visible to other users for dating purposes
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties including Google Firebase (cloud hosting and database), RevenueCat (subscription management), and Gmail/Nodemailer (for sending report emails to geeslyhelp@gmail.com)
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena
Safety: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect the safety of any person
Business Transfers: If Geesly is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights:

Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction: Update your profile via app settings
Deletion: Request account deletion by contacting geeslyhelp@gmail.com. Your data will be removed from our active systems, subject to our retention policy
Device Permissions: Revoke permissions for Location, Notifications, or Photos through device settings

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as follows:

Active Accounts: Data is kept while your account is open
Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion, most data is removed immediately. Profile data, messages, and photos are permanently deleted within 90 days. Some data is retained for safety and legal purposes as detailed below
Notifications: Automatically deleted after 7 days
Chat Invitations: Automatically deleted after 7 days
User Matches/Likes: Reset monthly (on the 1st of each month), except for active chats, blocked users, and pending invitations
Payment Records: Retained as required by app stores and tax regulations

6. Security

We use Firebase's industry-standard security measures, including:

TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit
Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Firebase with App Check)
Rate limiting in Cloud Functions to prevent abuse

However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Children's Privacy and Child Safety Standards

Geesly is strictly for users 18 years of age or older. We are committed to protecting children and have a zero tolerance policy for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).

Our Child Safety Commitment:

Age Restriction: Geesly is exclusively for adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Age is collected through self-reported date of birth during registration and is NOT independently verified.
Minor Discovery: If we discover that a user is under 18, we will immediately ban the account and delete the associated data.
CSAE Prohibition: We absolutely prohibit any child sexual abuse material (CSAM), child exploitation, grooming, or endangerment of minors on Geesly.
Reporting: Any suspected CSAE content or behavior will be immediately reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and appropriate law enforcement authorities.
User Reporting: Users can report suspected minors or child safety violations by contacting geeslyhelp@gmail.com with subject line "Child Safety Report".
Law Enforcement Cooperation: We fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies investigating child exploitation.

Geesly does not tolerate any activity that endangers children. Violations will result in immediate permanent account termination and reporting to authorities.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred across borders. We rely on Firebase's security measures and EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure your data is treated securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. This service may collect information about your use of the Service and other apps, including your IP address, device ID, and usage patterns. We do not use Google Analytics.

11. Email and Push Notifications

We may send you:

Service-related emails via Gmail/Nodemailer about account activity
Push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging about matches, messages, and account activity

You can manage notification and alert preferences in your app settings. You cannot opt out of certain administrative messages (e.g., password resets, security alerts).

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at geeslyhelp@gmail.com.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and access to that data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or automated decision-making
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

14. Data Processing Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on:

Contract Performance: To provide the services you requested
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
Consent: For marketing communications and certain data processing activities
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

15. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

16. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights:

Email us at geeslyhelp@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request"
Provide your account information (email, phone number, or public ID)
Specify which right(s) you wish to exercise
We will verify your identity and respond within 30 days (45 days for complex requests)

17. Messaging and Chat Data

Your messages are:

Encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL (Firebase default)
Stored on secure Firebase servers
Accessible by you and your chat partner
Subject to safety review if reported by users

We may access messages only for: safety investigations, legal compliance, or spam detection based on user reports.

18. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under PIPEDA:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
Right to Challenge Compliance: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

19. Korean Privacy Rights (PIPA)

If you are a South Korean resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA):

Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Suspend Processing: Request suspension of data processing
Right to File a Complaint: File a complaint with the Personal Information Protection Commission

20. Australian Privacy Rights

If you are an Australian resident, you have rights under the Privacy Act:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Complain: File a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

21. Brazilian Privacy Rights (LGPD)

If you are a Brazilian resident, you have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD):

Right to Access: Confirm the existence of processing and access your personal data
Right to Correction: Request correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data
Right to Anonymization, Blocking, or Deletion: Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data
Right to Portability: Request portability of data to another service provider
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data processed with your consent
Right to Information: Request information about public and private entities with which we share data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Right to Object: Object to processing in cases of non-compliance with LGPD

22. Japanese Privacy Rights (APPI)

If you are a Japanese resident, you have rights under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI):

Right to Disclosure: Request disclosure of your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction, addition, or deletion of inaccurate personal information
Right to Suspend Use: Request suspension of use or deletion of personal information obtained or used improperly
Right to Suspend Third-Party Provision: Request suspension of provision of personal data to third parties
Right to File a Complaint: File a complaint with the Personal Information Protection Commission

23. Indian Privacy Rights (DPDPA)

If you are an Indian resident, you have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023:

Right to Access: Obtain information about personal data being processed
Right to Correction: Request correction or completion of inaccurate or misleading personal data
Right to Erasure: Request erasure of personal data when it is no longer necessary
Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Data Protection Officer or the Data Protection Board of India
Right to Nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity

24. Singapore Privacy Rights (PDPA)

If you are a Singapore resident, you have rights under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA):

Right to Access: Request access to your personal data in our possession
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data
Right to Data Portability: Request to receive or transmit personal data in a commonly used machine-readable format
Right to File a Complaint: File a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)

25. Mexican Privacy Rights (LFPDPPP)

If you are a Mexican resident, you have rights under the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares):

Right to Access (Acceso): Request access to your personal data
Right to Rectification (Rectificación): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Cancellation (Cancelación): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opposition (Oposición): Object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes
Right to Revoke Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time
Right to Limit Use and Disclosure: Request limitation of use and disclosure of your personal data

These rights are collectively known as "ARCO Rights." Contact us at geeslyhelp@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

26. New Zealand Privacy Rights

If you are a New Zealand resident, you have rights under the Privacy Act 2020:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date personal information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information
Right to Complain: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner

27. South African Privacy Rights (POPIA)

If you are a South African resident, you have rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA):

Right to Access: Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and access to that information
Right to Correction: Request correction, destruction, or deletion of inaccurate or misleading personal information
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information on reasonable grounds
Right to Data Portability: Request personal information in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Regulator

28. Chinese Privacy Rights (PIPL)

If you are a resident of the People's Republic of China, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL):

Right to Know and Decide: Be informed about processing activities and decide whether to provide personal information
Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
Right to Portability: Request transfer of personal information to another entity
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Right to Explanation: Request explanation of personal information processing rules
Right to File a Complaint: File a complaint with relevant authorities

29. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation

We practice data minimization by:

Collecting only information necessary for our services
Limiting data processing to specified, explicit purposes
Not using your data for purposes incompatible with the original purpose
Automatically deleting old data (notifications and invitations after 7 days, monthly reset of matches/likes)

30. Sensitive Personal Information

We collect certain sensitive information with your consent:

Sexual orientation or gender identity (inferred from preferences)
Religious beliefs (if you choose to share)
Political views (if you choose to share)
Lifestyle information (e.g., smoking, drinking habits)

This information is used only for matchmaking and is never sold or shared except as described in this policy.

31. Your Choices and Controls

You have control over your information through:

In-App Settings:

Update profile information anytime
Manage notification and alert preferences
Block or report users

Contact Support:

Request account deletion by emailing geeslyhelp@gmail.com

Device Settings:

Revoke location, camera, or photo permissions
Disable push notifications
Clear app cache and data

32. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with the following third-party providers:

Google Firebase: Cloud hosting, database, authentication, analytics, messaging, crashlytics, remote config, and app check
RevenueCat: In-app purchase and subscription management
Apple/Google: Payment processing through their respective app stores
Gmail/Nodemailer: For sending report emails to geeslyhelp@gmail.com

All providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their data handling practices.

33. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information:

We will notify affected users without unreasonable delay
For EU residents: We will notify within 72 hours of discovery when required by law
Notification will include: nature of the breach, data affected, when it occurred, and steps you should take
We will notify relevant supervisory authorities as required by applicable law
We will take immediate steps to secure the breach and prevent future incidents

You will be notified via email or in-app notification if a breach affects your data. Firebase has its own Data Processing Addendum and complies with EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.

34. About Geesly

Operator: Individual developer

Contact: geeslyhelp@gmail.com

35. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email. Continued use of Geesly after updates constitutes acceptance.

36. Automated Decision Making and Profiling

Geesly uses automated decision-making and profiling to enhance your experience:

Matchmaking Algorithm: We use algorithms to suggest profiles based on your preferences, location, activity, and user ratings
User Ratings: Your profile visibility is influenced by ratings you receive from other users (1-5 stars)
Profile Ranking: The order in which profiles appear to you is determined by algorithmic scoring
Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to object to automated decision-making. Contact us at geeslyhelp@gmail.com if you wish to exercise this right

These automated processes are essential to providing our matching service. Opting out may significantly limit your ability to use the app effectively.

37. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: geeslyhelp@gmail.com

By using our service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.