Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: May 25, 2026

Hello (“Hello,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using Hello, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information generated through your use of the Service, and information from trusted third party services such as identity verification, fraud prevention, or login providers, where permitted by law.

1a. Information You Provide

This may include:

  • name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • age and date of birth
  • gender and preferences
  • profile photos and videos
  • written profile responses
  • SmartMatch questionnaire answers
  • location (city or region)
  • messages sent through the Service
  • support requests and communications
  • referral activity

Some information is required to create and maintain an account and to generate matches. If required information is not provided, certain features of the Service, including matching, may not be available.

1b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use Hello, we may collect:

  • device type
  • operating system
  • IP address
  • app usage activity
  • interaction data
  • crash reports
  • session timestamps
  • approximate location derived from IP address

We may also collect information about how you interact with profiles, matches, and features to improve matching accuracy and Service performance.

1c. Information From Third Parties

Where applicable, we may receive information from:

  • Apple App Store or Google Play billing systems
  • analytics providers
  • fraud prevention and safety tools
  • referral tracking systems
  • identity verification vendors if introduced
  • social login providers if introduced
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate, improve, and protect Hello.

This includes:

  • creating and managing your account
  • generating matches using compatibility signals and questionnaire responses
  • displaying your profile to other users
  • enabling communication between members
  • personalizing SmartMatch results
  • improving product features and user experience
  • monitoring usage trends and engagement
  • detecting fraud, bots, scams, or misuse
  • enforcing our Terms and policies
  • maintaining safety and moderation systems
  • processing payments and subscriptions
  • sending service-related notifications
  • sending optional push notifications if enabled
  • responding to support requests
  • complying with legal obligations

Some matching features rely on automated processing of profile information and questionnaire responses to suggest compatible users.

  1. How Your Information Is Shared

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances.

3a. With Other Users

Your profile information is visible to other members as part of the Service.

This may include:

  • profile photos
  • first name
  • age
  • location (general)
  • interests
  • questionnaire responses
  • profile prompts

Messages you send are visible to recipients.

3b. With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted vendors that support operations such as:

  • hosting infrastructure providers
  • analytics services
  • moderation and safety review tools
  • fraud detection providers
  • payment processors
  • customer support platforms

These providers may only use your information to perform services on our behalf.

3c. For Safety and Moderation

We may review profiles, photos, messages, and activity signals to detect violations of our Terms, Community Guidelines, or Safety policies.

This review may occur through automated systems, human review, or a combination of both.

3d. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if necessary to:

  • comply with law
  • respond to lawful requests
  • enforce our Terms
  • protect users
  • investigate misconduct
  • prevent fraud
  • protect Hello’s rights or property

3e. Business Transfers

If Hello is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing event, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  1. How We Store and Protect Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

  1. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to:

  • provide the Service
  • comply with legal obligations
  • resolve disputes
  • enforce agreements
  • support safety investigations

Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited time after deletion.

  1. Your Choices and Controls

You may:

  • update profile information in Settings
  • adjust visibility preferences
  • control notification settings
  • enable or disable push notifications through your device settings
  • delete your account at any time

When you delete your account, your profile will no longer be visible to other users. Some information may be retained as required by law or for safety enforcement purposes.

  1. Location Information

We may use general location data to:

  • improve match recommendations
  • support safety features
  • personalize content

Precise location data is only collected if you enable location permissions on your device.

  1. Device Permissions

Hello may request access to certain device features such as:

  • camera (for profile photos or verification features)
  • photo library (for profile uploads)
  • notifications (for match and message alerts)

You may control these permissions through your device settings.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Hello is intended only for individuals age 18 or older.

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it.

  1. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • request access to personal information
  • request deletion of personal information
  • request correction of inaccurate information
  • request information about data sharing practices

Requests may be submitted to:

info@hellodatingapp.com

  1. International Users

If you access Hello from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions.

By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When material changes are made, we may notify you through the app or by email and update the Effective Date above.

Your continued use of Hello after updates means you accept the revised policy.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Hello Privacy Team
admin@hellodatingapp.com

r services. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

This information may include your:

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

This data is collected using cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools or platforms, such as:

These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: [your email]
Website: [your website URL]
Phone (optional): [your phone number]

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