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

2.2 Profile Information

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

2.3 Location Data

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

2.4 Activity & Interaction Data

• Messages and communications with other users
• Disappearing photo interactions
• Taps sent and received
• Profile views (who viewed you, who you viewed)
• Matches and swipe history
• Reviews given and received
• Block and report history
• "Right Now" status usage

2.5 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

2.6 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, and social interactions
• Process Taps and display view notifications
• Display your profile to other users
• Manage your "Right Now" availability status

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

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)

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
• AI services: Content moderation and profile analysis
• 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.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Password encryption using industry-standard hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• 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
• 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]