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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide: name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, photos, bio, interests, and preferences. We also collect verification data including face photos and government ID images for identity confirmation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and improve our service, match you with compatible users, verify your identity, send notifications and updates, process transactions, prevent fraud and ensure safety, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Profile Visibility

Your profile is visible to other ConnectHub users by default. You can control privacy settings in your profile. Premium users can make their profile private. Blocked users cannot see your profile.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. We use SSL/TLS for all data transmission. Verification documents are stored encrypted and only accessible to authorized admin personnel.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with: service providers who help operate our platform, law enforcement when legally required, and in connection with a business transfer.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and session tokens for authentication and user experience. We use analytics to understand how our service is used. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, delete your account and all associated data, export your data, withdraw consent for data processing, and object to automated decision-making. To exercise these rights, go to Profile → Settings or contact support.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. After account deletion, all personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Stories are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Chat messages are retained while accounts are active.

9. Children's Privacy

ConnectHub is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover a user is under 18, their account will be immediately terminated.

10. Contact

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@connecthub.com or support@connecthub.com