Privacy Policy

What Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of Yono Date:

• •Account Information: Email address, phone number (for SMS verification)
• •Profile Data: Name, age, photos, bio, and location (optional)
• •Yes/No Answers: Your responses to compatibility questions
• •Messages: Direct messages between matched users
• •Device Information: Device type, OS, IP address, browser type
• •Usage Analytics: Features used, time spent, interaction patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for these purposes:

• •Compatibility Matching: Analyzing yes/no answers to calculate match percentages
• •Safety & Verification: Verifying photos, detecting suspicious activity
• •Communication: Sending transactional emails and SMS (auth, match notifications)
• •Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve the app
• •Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries
• •Legal Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• •End-to-end encryption for direct messages
• •Photo verification to confirm user authenticity and prevent catfishing
• •Report and block features to manage interactions
• •24/7 community moderation and violation enforcement
• •Secure servers with restricted access to personal data

Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide our service:

• •Yes/No Answers: Retained in your profile until account deletion
• •Messages: Retained for 90 days, then archived (recoverable)
• •Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after 12 months of inactivity
• •Account Deletion: All personal data deleted within 30 days of request

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• •Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• •Export: Download your data in a standard format
• •Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
• •Visibility: Adjust who can see your profile
• •To exercise these rights, email us at yonoappsltd@gmail.com

Third-Party Sharing

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

• •Required by law or legal process
• •Necessary to prevent fraud or harm
• •Service partners who assist with operations (cloud hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us.