Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2024

Focal Match ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Focal Match application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes:

Account Information: Email address, display name, and role (photographer or model)
Profile Information: City, bio, experience level, gear/style preferences, and portfolio images you choose to upload
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Service, including matches and messages

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our Service
To match you with other users based on your preferences
To enable communication between matched users
To detect, prevent, and address abuse or safety issues
To provide customer support
To improve our Service

Data Sharing

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

With other users as part of the matching and messaging features
With service providers who assist in operating our Service (e.g., Firebase/Google Cloud)
If required by law or to protect the safety of users

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud) infrastructure. We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or correct your profile information
Delete your account and data
Block other users from contacting you
Report users for inappropriate behavior

Safety Features

We provide tools to help keep you safe:

Block users to prevent them from seeing your profile or messaging you
Report users for review by our team
Rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse

Children's Privacy

Focal Match is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@focalmatch.app