Last Updated: 02 February 2026
SoberAF Dating (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (“App” or “Service”).
By accessing or using Sober AF Dating, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Company Information
Company Name: Sober AF Dating
Contact Email: jsoberafdating@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Profile Information
- Name, age, date of birth
- Photos, videos, and profile content
- Bio and personal description
- City, country, and approximate location
- Interests, lifestyle preferences, and goals
- Education and occupation
- Sober status and recovery-related information (voluntarily provided)
Account Information
- Email address or phone number
- Encrypted password
- Authentication data from Apple or Google
Communication Data
- Messages and media shared
- Stories, Reels, and other user-generated content
Payment Information
- Subscription and purchase records
- Transaction history
- Processed securely by Apple and Google (we do not store card details)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device & Technical Data
- Device type, model, OS version
- Unique device identifiers
- IP address and network data
Usage Data
- App interactions and activity logs
- Matches, likes, and searches
- Crash and error reports
Location Data
- GPS location (with permission)
- City and regional data
- Location-based matching information
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Apple and Google authentication data
- Aggregated analytics information
- Security and fraud-prevention data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Service Delivery
- Create and manage accounts
- Enable matching and messaging
- Provide personalized features
- Process subscriptions
Safety & Security
- Verify accounts
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce community guidelines
- Investigate reports
Improvement & Analytics
- Improve performance and features
- Conduct research
- Develop new services
Communication
- Send service notifications
- Provide customer support
- Send marketing messages (with consent)
Legal Compliance
- Meet regulatory obligations
- Respond to legal requests
- Protect legal rights
4. Information Sharing
4.1 With Other Users
- Profile photos and bio
- Basic profile details
- Approximate location (city/region)
- Messages and shared content
We never share precise GPS coordinates publicly.
4.2 With Service Providers
We work with trusted partners for:
- Cloud hosting
- Analytics
- Customer support
- Content moderation
- Payment processing
All providers are contractually required to protect your data.
4.3 Legal Disclosure
We may disclose information when required for:
- Court orders
- Law enforcement requests
- Legal investigations
- Safety protection
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred under this policy.
4.5 With Your Consent
We share information only when you authorize us.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard safeguards:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Encrypted data storage
- Secure access controls
- Regular security audits
- Limited staff access
While we take strong measures, no system is completely secure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
Access
- View and download your data
Correction
- Update profile and personal details
Deletion
- Delete your account and data
Opt-Out
- Marketing emails
- Location tracking
- Certain notifications
Data Portability
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access, erasure, restriction
- Objection to processing
- Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights:
jsoberafdating@gmail.com
7. Children’s Privacy
SoberAF Dating is intended for users aged 18+ (21+ in some regions).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If such data is discovered, it is deleted immediately.
Report concerns to:
jsoberafdating@gmail.com
8. Third-Party Services
Our App integrates with:
Authentication
- Apple Sign-In
- Google Sign-In
Payments
- Apple App Store
- Google Play Store
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
9. Location Information
Use
- Match nearby users
- Enable local search
- Display approximate location
Control
- Manage permissions in device settings
- Disable anytime
- Exact location is never shared publicly
10. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
- Service delivery
- Legal compliance
- Fraud prevention
- Dispute resolution
Account Deletion
When you delete your account:
- Personal data is deleted or anonymized
- Some records may be retained for legal reasons
- Safety-related content may be preserved
11. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country. We apply safeguards such as:
- Contractual protections
- Standard contractual clauses
- Security controls
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may:
- Request access
- Request deletion
- Opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)
- Receive non-discriminatory treatment
Contact: jsoberafdating@gmail.com
13. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically.
We will notify you by:
- Posting updates in the App
- Sending notifications for major changes
Continued use means acceptance.
14. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions:
jsoberafdating@gmail.com