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Privacy policy

Welcome to Sparks. This Privacy Policy describes how Sparks ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and personalized user experience. By creating an account, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a functional and personalized experience, we collect certain data during registration and use of the app:

  • Account Credentials: We collect your username and password to secure your account.
  • Age Information: We collect your age to ensure all users meet our minimum age requirement of 12+.
  • User Interests: We collect information about your preferences to improve recommendation relevance.
  • Usage Metadata: We collect activity-related data (such as app usage and status) to support app functionality.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your information to:

  • Provide personalized recommendations
  • Maintain and improve app functionality
  • Ensure account security
  • Enhance overall user experience

3. Activity Status

Sparks may display general activity indicators (such as "active" or "inactive") to support a dynamic and responsive app experience.

4. Features and Interactions

When you use app features, related data may be processed to enable functionality and improve performance.

We may provide automated suggestions designed to improve usability and engagement with app features.

5. Profile Customization and Control

You may edit your profile information (such as your interests or username) at any time through the app settings.

You may also delete your profile, which will remove your personal data from active systems within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law.

6. Safety and Moderation Tools

To maintain a safe environment, Sparks provides tools to manage your experience:

  • Blocking: You can block other users within the app.
  • Reporting: You can report content or behavior that violates our guidelines.

Reported data is reviewed to maintain platform integrity.

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain your information only as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, your username, password, and interest data will be purged within a standard technical timeframe, unless legal obligations require us to hold it longer.

8. Protection of Minors

Sparks is intended for an audience aged 12 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 12. If we discover that a user under the age of 12 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Protection of Younger Users & Safety Standards

At Sparks, creating a secure environment for all users is our highest priority. Given our 12+ audience, we maintain a strict stance against child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). We strictly prohibit the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and employ proactive measures to keep our platform safe.

Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

  1. Zero-Tolerance Mandate: We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any behavior or content involving the exploitation of minors, including illegal imagery, grooming attempts, or predatory conduct.
  2. Safety Awareness: We provide in-app guidance to help users understand safe usage practices and recognize suspicious behavior.
  3. Proactive Reporting: Our interface includes tools for reporting concerning content or behavior. All reports are reviewed and investigated by our moderation team.
  4. Law Enforcement Cooperation: Sparks cooperates with child protection organizations and law enforcement authorities. We may report illegal activities, including to NCMEC, where required.

Protocol for Addressing Illegal Content (CSAM)

  • Total Prohibition: The distribution, uploading, or possession of CSAM is strictly forbidden. Any account associated with such material will be permanently terminated and may be reported to legal authorities.
  • Advanced Detection Systems: We utilize automated monitoring technologies to detect and prevent the distribution of illegal content.
  • Dedicated Safety Support: We maintain internal processes for handling child safety concerns. If you encounter an issue, you may contact us at: [email protected]
  • Legal Alignment: We comply with applicable child safety regulations and continuously update our internal processes.

User Control and Moderation

We empower our users with the ability to curate their own experience. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable while you are trying to make friends, you can:

  • Block: Instantly prevent the user from seeing your profile or sending you messages.
  • Report: Flag specific profiles or messages for our safety team to review.
  • Edit/Delete: You maintain full control over your personal presence and can remove your profile at any time.

Feedback and Contact

Your vigilance helps keep Sparks a positive place to meet people. If you have suggestions on how we can improve our safety features or need to report a violation, please use the "Contact Us" feature within the app or email us directly at [email protected].

10. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your password and personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

11. Third-Party Service Providers

To provide a high-quality platform where you can meet people and make friends, Sparks integrates specialized technical services. While we strive to work with reputable partners, we do not control and are not liable for the content or privacy protocols of third-party websites or services linked within our app. We strongly recommend that you examine the privacy documentation of any external service before interacting with them.

To ensure our app remains stable and efficient, we utilize tools from Firebase and Kochava. These services help us understand how the app is performing and how we can improve your experience.

Data Processed by External Partners

When you use Sparks, Firebase and Kochava may automatically process certain technical details to ensure the app works correctly on your device. This information includes:

  • Hardware Specifications: Device model, manufacturer, and operating system version.
  • Connection Logs: Technical data such as IP address and connection type.
  • Usage Data: Information about app usage, feature interactions, and frequency of app access.

How This Information Is Utilized

The data handled by these partners is used to maintain app performance and functionality:

  1. Operational Stability: We monitor performance metrics to prevent crashes and ensure the app runs smoothly and efficiently.
  2. Feature Optimization: We analyze usage patterns to improve recommendations and overall app experience.
  3. Technical Troubleshooting: This data helps identify and resolve issues related to app functionality and performance.
  4. Security Monitoring: Used to detect irregular activity and protect account integrity.

External Privacy Resources

For more information on how these partners process data, please review their privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics for Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics
  • Kochava: https://www.kochava.com/website-visitor-privacy-policy/

By continuing to use Sparks, you acknowledge that these third-party services may process technical data to support app functionality and performance.

12. Geographic Data Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. By using Sparks, you consent to such data transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, modify, or delete your data. Most of these actions can be performed directly within the app.

15. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: Email: [email protected]