ValiDate is a dating app operated by Validate LLC ("ValiDate", "we", "us"). This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have. By creating an account you agree to the practices described here.
We do not sell your personal data, and we do not use it for cross-app advertising or tracking. ValiDate contains no advertising networks or third-party ad trackers.
The data controller responsible for your information is Validate LLC. For any privacy question or request, contact us at caedengambit@thevalidateapp.com.
We collect the following categories of personal data, all of which are linked to your account:
| Category | What it includes | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| Account & contact info | Name, email address and/or phone number, password (stored only in hashed form), date of birth (to confirm you are 18+) | Create and secure your account; verify age |
| Profile information | Gender, photos and videos, bio, prompt answers, height, interests, relationship and gender preferences, and optional lifestyle details | Build your dating profile and show it to potential matches |
| Sensitive information | Sexual orientation, gender identity, and optionally religion, ethnicity, and political views — only if you choose to add them | Power matching and let you express who you are; shown to others only as you direct |
| Precise location | Your device's GPS coordinates (or a city you set via Travel Mode) | Show nearby members and apply your distance preferences. Your exact location is never shown to other members — only approximate distance. |
| Messages & media | The content of messages you send, including text, photos, videos, and voice recordings | Deliver in-app messaging between matches |
| Identity verification | Government ID images and a selfie/liveness check, processed by our verification provider | Confirm members are real people and improve safety (optional verification badge) |
| Purchases | Subscription tier and status, and purchase history | Provide and manage premium features. Payment card details are handled by Apple/Google and never reach us. |
| Identifiers | Account ID, a per-installation device identifier, and push-notification tokens | Operate the service, secure your session, and send notifications |
| Usage data | Your in-app activity such as likes, skips, and matches | Run the matching and discovery features |
Where required by law, our legal bases are: performance of our contract with you, your consent (for optional sensitive details and precise location), our legitimate interest in safety and service improvement, and compliance with legal obligations.
Your profile — including your name, photos, bio, and any details you choose to make visible — is shown to other members as part of the dating service. Approximate distance may be shown; your exact location is not. Messages are visible to the member you send them to.
We use trusted third parties to operate ValiDate. They process data only on our instructions:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication, and media storage |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) | Push notifications |
| Persona | Identity / age verification |
| RevenueCat | Subscription management |
| Apple & Google | App distribution and in-app payment processing |
| Google Places & xAI (Grok) | Generating date and venue suggestions |
We may also disclose information where required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our members and the public.
We keep your personal data while your account is active. Matches expire after a period of inactivity, and one-time verification codes expire within minutes. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we must retain certain records to meet legal, safety, or fraud-prevention obligations.
To exercise any right, email caedengambit@thevalidateapp.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
ValiDate is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18, and we enforce an age gate at signup. If we learn that a minor has created an account, we will remove it.
We protect your data using encryption in transit, hashed passwords, access controls, and signed, time-limited URLs for media. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to safeguard your information and to notify you and regulators of breaches where required.
Your data may be processed in countries other than where you live, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for these transfers.
We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, for material changes, notify you in the app. Continued use of ValiDate after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Questions, requests, or complaints? Reach us at caedengambit@thevalidateapp.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.