1. Introduction

Welcome to Ten Minute Date ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our video-first dating application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Profile Data: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, location, and bio
• Photos: Profile photos you upload (1-6 photos maximum)
• Vibes Responses: Your answers to our 50+ compatibility questions across categories like Core Values, Lifestyle, and Personality

2.2 Usage Data

• Swipe activity and match history
• Video call sessions (metadata only—calls are peer-to-peer)
• Chat messages sent during video calls
• App interactions and preferences
• Last active timestamp

2.3 Technical Data

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and approximate location
• Push notification tokens (if enabled)
• Session cookies and authentication tokens

2.4 Optional Information

• Phone number (for account recovery)
• Profile visibility preferences
• Notification settings (email, push)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Services

• Matching: Using your vibes responses and preferences to suggest compatible users
• Video Calls: Facilitating peer-to-peer WebRTC video connections (no video data stored on our servers)
• Scheduling: Managing call availability and sending reminders
• Chat: Real-time messaging during active video sessions

3.2 Safety & Moderation

• Photo moderation using AI (NSFW detection)
• Processing reports and blocks between users
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse (100 swipes/day for free users)

3.3 Communications

• Call reminders (24 hours, 1 hour, and 10 minutes before scheduled calls)
• Match notifications and expiration warnings
• Account-related emails (password reset, confirmations)
• Marketing communications (only if you opt in)

3.4 Analytics

• Aggregated usage statistics to improve the app
• Error tracking and performance monitoring

4. Video Calls: Your Privacy is Paramount

Critical Privacy Feature: All video calls on Ten Minute Date use peer-to-peer WebRTC technology. This means:

• ✅ Video and audio streams flow directly between users' devices
• ✅ No video or audio content is stored on our servers
• ✅ Signaling metadata (call start/end times) is logged for billing/moderation purposes only
• ✅ Text chat during calls is stored temporarily for the duration of the active session

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Storage

• All data is stored on secure servers using SQLite with WAL mode
• Photos are stored in Cloudflare R2 (encrypted at rest)
• Backups are replicated using Litestream
• Data is retained only as long as necessary for service provision

5.2 Security Measures

• All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers prevent XSS attacks
• Regular security audits and dependency updates

6. Data Sharing

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

• Cloudflare: For photo storage (R2) and TURN server connectivity
• SendGrid: For transactional emails (if configured)
• Google Analytics: For anonymized usage statistics (if enabled)
• Legal authorities: Only when required by law or to protect safety

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Download a copy of your data
• Correction: Update your profile information anytime
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the "Delete Account" option in Settings.

8. Match Expiration & Data Retention

• Matches automatically expire after 7 days if no call is scheduled
• Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days
• Inactive accounts may be anonymized after 1 year of inactivity
• Chat messages are deleted after video sessions end

9. Children's Privacy

Ten Minute Date is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover a user is under 18, we will delete their account immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: TenMinuteDate.com, C/O Troy SK, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India