Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 21, 2025

Our Privacy Promise

At Umeo, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. We collect only the minimum data necessary to create meaningful connections, never sell your personal information, and put you in control of your data at every step.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Profile information (name, age, photos, bio)
  • Account preferences and settings
  • Messages and communication content
  • Feedback and support communications

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information and operating system
  • App usage patterns and analytics
  • IP address and general location (city/region)
  • Crash reports and performance data

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How We Use Your Information

✓ What We Do

  • Facilitate meaningful connections
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Ensure platform safety and security
  • Send important service notifications

✗ What We Don't Do

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising to you
  • Share personal info without consent
  • Track you across other websites
  • Access your device contacts or photos without permission

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Information Sharing & Disclosure

We believe your data belongs to you. We only share your information in very limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information with other users or services.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

Service Providers

With trusted partners who help us operate the app (under strict privacy agreements).

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Your Privacy Rights

You have comprehensive control over your personal data. Here are your rights:

Access Your Data

Download a copy of your information

Correct Information

Update or fix inaccurate data

Delete Your Data

Remove your account and information

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your data

Data Portability

Transfer your data to another service

Object to Processing

Opt out of certain data uses

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Data Security & Retention

Security Measures

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Secure data centers with industry-standard protections
  • Access controls and authentication requirements

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, though some anonymized analytics may be retained for service improvement.

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Children's Privacy

Umeo is designed for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us at privacy@umeo.app.

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International Data Transfers

Umeo operates globally, and your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that all international transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent privacy protections
  • Your explicit consent where required

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Questions About This Policy?

We're here to help! If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.