Welcome to Bridge. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe, positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating and community application.

By using Bridge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Account Information:

Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender identity, and password

Profile Information:

Photos, videos, bio, cultural heritage, languages spoken, interests, preferences, and other details you choose to share

Communications:

Messages, posts in community forums, event RSVPs, and other interactions with users

Payment Information:

Billing details for premium subscriptions (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Verification Information:

Documents or photos for identity verification purposes
Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and mobile network information

Usage Data:

How you interact with our app, features you use, pages visited, time spent, and click patterns

Location Information:

Precise or approximate location based on your device settings (with your permission)

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to recognize you and customize your experience
Information from Third Parties

Social Media:

If you link your social media accounts, we may receive information from those platforms

Other Users:

Information others provide about you through reports, blocks, or matches
How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Improve Our Services
  Create and manage your account
• Facilitate connections and matches based on your preferences
• Enable messaging and community features
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Organize events and facilitate meetups
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Safety and Security
• Verify user identity and prevent fraud
• Detect and prevent violations of our
• Terms of Service
• Protect against harassment, abuse, and harmful behavior
• Respond to reports and enforce community guidelines
• Communication
  Send you service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send marketing communications (with your consent, which you can withdraw anytime)
• Notify you about matches, messages, and community activity
• Analytics and Research
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Improve our matching algorithms
• Conduct research to enhance user experience
• Generate aggregate statistics (de-identified data)
• How We Share Your Information
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in the limited circumstances described below.

With Other Users
Your profile information is visible to other users based on your privacy settings
Messages and interactions you choose to share within the community
Participation in events and forums
Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting services (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools
• Marketing and communication platforms

Legal Requirements and Safety
We may disclose your information if required to:

Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
Enforce our Terms of Service
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Bridge, our users, or the public
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
Business Transfers
If Bridge is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Access and Update Your Information
You can access, review, and update your personal information through your account settings at any time.

Delete Your Account
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, your profile will be removed from our services, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Communication Preferences
You can opt out of marketing communications by adjusting your notification settings or clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails. You will still receive essential service-related communications.

Location Permissions
You can control location sharing through your device settings. Disabling location may limit certain features.

Cookie Management
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect app functionality.

Additional Rights (Depending on Your Location)
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights, including:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain processing of your data
Right to Restrict: Request limitation of data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication protocols
Regular security audits and monitoring
Limited employee access to personal data
Secure data centers and infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

Active account information is retained while your account is active
After account deletion, most data is removed within 30 days
Some information may be retained longer for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention
De-identified or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics
Children’s Privacy
Bridge is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us.

International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links and Services
Our app may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to delete your personal information
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bridgeapp.com or through the app settings.

Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

Posting the updated policy on our website and app
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending you a notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of Bridge after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

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