This Privacy Policy explains how Tangles-llc (“Tangles,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our websites, mobile applications, and related services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide: account details (name, username, email, phone), profile (photos, bio, age, gender identity, preferences), messages you send through the Service, support requests, and payment info.
- Automatically collected: device identifiers, IP address, browser type, crash/diagnostics, and usage data (e.g., swipes, matches, messages, time spent).
- Location data: precise (GPS) or approximate location when you enable it.
- Third-party sources: social login data, analytics, fraud-prevention signals, and payment processors.
2. How We Use Information
- Operate and improve the Service, including matching and recommendations.
- Enable messaging and communication features.
- Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, security notices).
- Personalize content and measure performance.
- Process payments; detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce policies.
3. Gmail API Limited Use Disclosure
Our app uses the Gmail API solely to send email on your behalf using the scope:
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.send
- We do not request read access to your Gmail messages, metadata, or settings.
- We do not store Gmail message content.
- Use of Google user data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.
6. Location Services
Location helps us provide nearby matches. You can enable/disable location in your device settings. Disabling location may limit certain features.
7. Data Retention
We retain information as long as needed to operate the Service and meet legal, accounting, or security obligations. After account deletion, limited data may be retained for a time (e.g., to prevent fraud, comply with law, or maintain backups).
8. Your Choices & Rights
- Update or delete profile information in account settings.
- Delete your account in the app; some data may persist briefly in backups/logs.
- Manage cookies via browser settings; opt-out controls may be available where required.
- Control push notifications in device settings.
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting privacy@tangles-llc.com. We may verify identity before fulfilling requests.
9. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data, including HTTPS/TLS, encryption at rest (where applicable), role-based access controls, and secure key management. No system is 100% secure—please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Service is intended for users 21 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.
11. International Users
Your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own. By using the Service, you consent to cross-border transfers as necessary to provide the Service.
12. Use of AI-Generated Content
Some images, graphics, or design elements may be created with AI tools and are used to enhance the experience. They are not intended to depict real people, places, or events unless stated. If you believe any asset infringes rights or is inappropriate, please contact us so we can review and, if needed, remove or replace it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy. Material changes will be communicated via the app or email. Please review this page periodically for updates.