Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

AtaForge Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Travel Datings mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and gender preferences
• Profile Information: Photos, bio, travel preferences, visited countries, and bucket list destinations
• Verification Data: Phone number and selfie photos for identity verification
• Communications: Messages you send to other users
• Trip Information: Travel plans including destinations and dates

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: Precise location (with your consent) to show nearby users and enable location-based features
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and push notification tokens
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, swipe activity, and match data
• Crash Data: Crash and error reports (device model, OS version, app version and the technical error) to keep the app stable

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: Information from Google or Apple when you sign in
• Payment Processors: Subscription status from RevenueCat (we do not store payment card details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Match you with compatible users based on preferences and location
• Enable communication between matched users
• Process subscriptions and purchases
• Send push notifications about matches, messages, and updates
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Ensure user safety and enforce our Terms of Service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Display relevant advertisements to non-premium users

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

3.1 Other Users

Your profile information (name, photos, bio, location, travel preferences) is visible to other users for matching purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

• Firebase/Google: Push notifications and authentication
• Cloudflare: Photo storage and content delivery
• RevenueCat: Subscription management
• Google AdMob: Advertising (for free tier users)
• Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.; data stored in the EU, Germany): crash and error reports with the device model, OS version, app version and the technical error, linked only to an internal account ID; no message content, no contact details

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, and the safety of others.

4. Advertising

Free tier users may see advertisements served by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to display personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:

• Profile data is anonymized or deleted within 30 days
• Messages may be retained for safety purposes for up to 90 days
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Disable location services, push notifications, or personalized ads
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure token-based authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection. Our legal basis for processing is consent and legitimate interests.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

AtaForge Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://traveldatings.com