Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Sender, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our matchmaking platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Email address and account credentials
• Profile information (name, bio, location preferences)
• User type (donor or missionary)
• Mission interests and preferences

2.2 Usage Data

• Swipe history and matching preferences
• Messages exchanged through the platform
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and maintain your account
• To match donors with missionaries based on shared interests
• To facilitate communication between matched users
• To improve our services and user experience
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure password hashing with bcrypt
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Strict access controls and authentication

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of data processing

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will permanently remove all your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.

7. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and security. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies without your consent.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@sender.app