Spark is a dating app that connects people based on shared interests and preferences. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
- Account information: your email address and a display name you choose.
- Profile information: birthdate, gender, interests, bio, city, and photos you upload or capture during verification.
- Activity data: swipes, likes, matches, messages, group memberships, and reward history.
- Preferences: dating criteria such as age range, distance, and notification settings.
- Technical data: device type, approximate location (derived from your profile city), and usage analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To create and display your profile to other users who match your preferences.
- To facilitate matching, messaging, and group participation.
- To verify your identity and prevent fake profiles through live photo verification.
- To enforce daily swipe limits, premium entitlements, and reward credits.
- To send match notifications and reminders by email or browser push (based on your settings).
- To moderate content, investigate reports, and enforce community guidelines.
How We Share Your Information
- Other users see your profile, photos, and messages you send to them — only within the context of a match or group.
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
- We share data with our payment processor (Base44 Payments) solely to process subscription transactions.
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our community.
Data Retention
- Your profile and activity data are kept while your account is active.
- Messages are retained until you unmatch or delete your account.
- Verification photos are retained for review purposes and may be deleted after approval.
- You can delete your account at any time from Settings, which removes your profile, swipes, matches, messages, and memberships.
Your Rights
- Access: you can view your profile and data within the app at any time.
- Correction: you can edit your profile information whenever you want.
- Deletion: you can permanently delete your account and associated data from Settings.
- Opt-out: you can disable email and push notifications from Settings at any time.
Data Security
- We use secure, encrypted connections for all data transmission.
- Profile photos are served through a secure CDN with access controls.
- Payment details are handled entirely by our certified payment processor — we never store your card information.
Children’s Privacy
- Spark is for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor is using the app, please report the profile.
Changes to This Policy
- We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
- If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can report a concern through the in-app reporting tool or contact our support team.