Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brader ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address and password (encrypted)
• Unique @username
• Authentication tokens for magic link logins
• Biometric credentials (WebAuthn/passkey public keys) when you enable fingerprint or Face ID login
• Third-party account connections (Google, Telegram, Discord)

2.2 Third-Party Account Data

When you connect a third-party account (Google, Telegram, or Discord) to Brader, we receive and store:

• Google: Your email address and profile name. Used for sign-in and account linking.
• Telegram: Your Telegram user ID and username (if set). Used for one-tap sign-in, bot notifications, and optionally displaying your Telegram handle on your profile.
• Discord: Your Discord user ID and username. Used for account linking and optionally displaying your Discord handle on your profile.

We do not access your contacts, messages, or other private data from these services. You can disconnect any linked account at any time from your profile settings. Social link visibility (whether your Telegram, Discord, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat handle appears on your public profile) can be toggled individually using the visibility control next to each field.

2.3 Profile Information

• Display name, age, and bio
• Hometown and country
• Profile photos (stored securely in cloud storage)
• Preferences and filter settings
• Verification status

2.4 Location Data

• Precise GPS coordinates (when permission granted)
• Approximate location derived from IP address
• Location visibility preferences

2.5 Activity & Interaction Data

• Messages, voice notes, and communications with other users
• Disappearing photo interactions
• Taps sent and received
• Profile views (who viewed you, who you viewed)
• Matches and swipe history
• Random Chat pairing history and conversation data
• Reviews given and received
• Anonymous Q&A questions and answers
• Social feed posts, stories, reactions, and moments
• Block and report history
• "Right Now" status usage and travel mode activity

2.6 Activity Logs

• Login timestamps and session information
• IP addresses and device identifiers
• User agent (browser/app information)
• Feature usage and interaction patterns
• Last seen timestamps

2.7 Camera Data

• Photos captured through the in-app camera (for stories)
• Video recorded by holding the story camera shutter, including audio from your microphone while recording
• Camera access is only requested when you use the camera feature, and microphone access only while you are recording a video
• Photos and videos are uploaded to cloud storage and subject to content moderation
• We never access your camera or microphone without your action

2.8 Purchase Data

• Your coin balance, coins earned and spent, and the shop items, reveals and passes you bought
• For purchases made with Telegram Stars: the Telegram user ID that paid, the Telegram charge ID, the pack or plan bought, the number of Stars, and the date
• Your Brader VIP expiry date, and whether a payment was refunded

Payments are processed by Telegram. We never receive or store your card, bank or wallet details. The charge ID is kept so a payment can be matched, refunded and audited.

2.9 Technical Data

• Device type and operating system
• Push notification tokens
• Cookies and local storage data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Service Features

• Show you nearby users based on your location
• Enable matching, messaging, voice notes, Random Chat pairing, and social interactions
• Process Taps and display view notifications
• Display your profile to other users
• Manage your "Right Now" availability status
• Power social feed features including stories, moments, and icebreakers
• Enable anonymous Q&A on profiles
• Maintain accurate online status through periodic activity checks

3.2 Communication

• Send push notifications about matches, messages, and Taps
• Send email notifications based on your preferences
• Deliver magic link authentication emails
• Send important account and security notifications

3.3 Safety & Moderation

• Moderate content using AI and human review
• Investigate reports and policy violations
• Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and fake accounts
• Maintain activity logs for security and accountability

3.4 Improvement & Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Develop new features and services

4. Location Data

Brader is a location-based service. We use your location to show you nearby users and calculate approximate distances. Your location is processed in the following ways:

• Grid/Map View: Shows your position relative to other users
• Distance Display: Shows approximate distance to other profiles
• Filtering: Allows users to filter by distance
• Right Now: Highlights users currently active nearby
• Random Chat: Pairs you with nearby users for one-on-one conversations
• Cam2Cam: Pairs you with random users for live video chat. Your location is not shared with your Cam2Cam partner
• In-app directions: When you ask for directions to a meet, hotspot or shared location, your current coordinates and the destination coordinates are sent to our map and routing providers (OpenStreetMap and the OSRM routing service) so the route, walking time and driving time can be worked out. These coordinates are not linked to your profile and are not stored by Brader

You can hide your location or disable location services through your device or profile settings. Disabling location will show you as "Exploring" and limit discovery features.

5. Information Visible to Others

Other users can see:

• Your profile photos, display name, age, and bio
• Your @username and profile URL
• Your approximate location and distance (if enabled)
• Your "Right Now" availability status
• Verification and other badges
• Reviews from other users (if enabled)
• When you last were active (last seen)
• Your live camera and audio during a Cam2Cam session (only to the matched partner, in real time)

You can control profile visibility through settings. Hidden profiles are not shown in browse/search but can still be viewed via direct profile link.

6. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Other users: Profile information as described above
• Service providers: Cloud hosting, image storage, email delivery, live stream and Cam2Cam relay infrastructure
• AI services: Content moderation, live video safety checks, and profile analysis
• Automated live chat filtering: When a host enables chat moderation, live stream chat messages are checked automatically against the host's settings (links, spam/promo, abusive language and blocked words). Filtered messages are not saved. This screening happens in real time and message text is not retained for messages that are blocked
• Payments: Telegram, as the payment processor for coin packs and Brader VIP bought with Telegram Stars. We receive a confirmation containing your Telegram user ID, a charge ID and the amount of Stars
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights
• Safety: To investigate fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6a. Automated Live Video Safety Checks

While you are broadcasting a live stream, on Cam2Cam, or in a video call, Brader may take occasional still frames from your own camera feed and send them to an AI service for an instant safety check. This is used for two things:

• Illegal substances: If drugs or drug paraphernalia are detected you get an on-screen warning and a chance to remove them. Only after three separate warnings is the stream or call ended
• Privacy reminder: If you are fully nude with your face visible, a private reminder appears on your own screen so you can decide whether to continue. Nobody else is told

These frames are processed in real time and immediately discarded. They are not stored, not shared with other users, and not used to train any model.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Password encryption using industry-standard hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Biometric login credentials are handled via WebAuthn — your fingerprint or face data never leaves your device; only a cryptographic public key is stored on our server
• Secure cloud storage for photos and files
• Session management and authentication tokens
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Messages: Retained until deleted by users or account deletion
• Disappearing photos: Automatically deleted after viewing
• Activity logs: Retained for security and moderation purposes
• Cam2Cam sessions: Session metadata (start/end time, duration) is retained for moderation. Video and audio streams are relayed in real time and are not recorded or stored
• Live video safety checks: Still frames sampled from live streams, Cam2Cam and video calls are analysed instantly and then discarded. They are never saved, shown to anyone, or added to your profile. Only the result of the check (for example a warning or a strike) is recorded
• Deleted accounts: Data permanently removed within 30 days
• Banned accounts: Minimal data retained to prevent re-registration

9. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View your personal information through your profile
• Correct: Update inaccurate profile information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Control visibility: Hide your profile from browse/search
• Manage location: Enable/disable location sharing
• Notification preferences: Control push and email notifications
• Block users: Prevent specific users from contacting you
• Review settings: Enable/disable reviews on your profile

Account deletion can be initiated through app settings or by contacting support.

10. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember preferences, and improve user experience. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

11. Age Requirement

Brader is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a user under 18, we will terminate the account and delete that information promptly.

12. International Users

Brader operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection regardless of where it is processed.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified through the app or email. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about your information, please contact us at:

[email protected]