Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Bites & Sparks ("we", "our", "us") operates the Bites & Sparks mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: Email address, name, age, gender, city, and profile photos you provide during registration.
• Content you create: Date offers, messages, swipe activity, and vibe tags.
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for diagnostics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To display date offers and facilitate matching.
• To enable messaging between matched users.
• To improve and personalize your experience.
• To send transactional emails (e.g., verification codes).

3. Data Sharing

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

• Other users: Your public profile, date offers, and messages are visible to matched users.
• Service providers: AWS (hosting and infrastructure), used under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on AWS infrastructure in the EU (eu-west-1). We use encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256). Access is restricted via AWS IAM and Cognito authentication.

5. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us. You can delete your account from within the app settings.

6. Photos & Camera

We request access to your camera and photo library solely to let you upload profile and date photos. Photos are stored securely and are only visible to other app users as part of your profile or date offers.

7. Children

Bites & Sparks is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@bitesandsparks.com.