Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Data We Collect

Account Information: Phone number for authentication and account verification.

Profile Data: Photos, name, date of birth, gender, location (zip code), and optional profile details you provide.

Messages: Chat messages sent between matched users, retained for 14 days.

Usage Data: App activity including match requests and engagement patterns.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to provide and improve our matching service:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Generate compatible matches using AI algorithms
  • Enable communication with matched users
  • Improve matching accuracy and app experience
  • Ensure platform safety and prevent misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

With Other Users: Your profile and photos are visible to matched users only.

Service Providers: We use trusted providers for authentication and storage. They access data only as needed to provide services.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect user safety.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active and for a limited time afterward:

  • Profile data: Until account deletion
  • Chat messages: 14 days from sending
  • Matches: 24 hours after creation (if expired)
  • Usage data: Up to 90 days for service improvement

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of optional data collection
  • Export your data in a portable format

Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use Tightly. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach out to us at hello@tightly.app

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance.