Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

Bestie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, phone number, date of birth, gender, education level, and relationship status that you provide during registration and onboarding.
Profile Information: Personality traits, interests, habits, and preferences you share to help us find compatible friends for you.
Contact Information: With your permission, we may access your device's contact list to help you find friends who are already using the App.
Photos and Media: Images and videos you upload to your gallery or profile.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including features used, pages visited, and actions taken.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Chat Messages: Messages you send and receive through the App's chat feature.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account.
Match you with compatible friends based on your personality, interests, and preferences.
Enable communication between matched users through chat.
Display your gallery content to users based on your chosen visibility settings.
Send you notifications about matches, messages, and app updates.
Improve and optimize the App's features and user experience.
Ensure the security and integrity of the App.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your profile information, gallery posts, and chat messages are shared with other users according to your visibility and privacy settings.
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Safety: We may disclose information to protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or the public.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Ownership

All data generated within the App, including but not limited to user profiles, matching data, chat logs, and gallery content, is owned by Bestie. By using the App, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your content for the purpose of operating and improving the App.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Control the visibility of your gallery posts and profile information.

7. Children's Privacy and Age Restriction

The App is restricted to users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the associated account promptly. Users who misrepresent their age during registration bear full responsibility for any consequences arising from their use of the App.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., GIF search via Giphy). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy within the App and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

11. Disclaimer of Liability

Bestie is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any damages arising from the use of the App, including but not limited to interactions between users, data loss, or service interruptions. Users are solely responsible for their interactions with other users and the content they share.