Your privacy is important to us. It is AmritaConnect's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our service.

1. Information We Collect

We only request personal information when necessary to provide our service. We collect it through fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. Here's what we collect:

• Profile information: Name, age, gender, campus, branch, profile picture, bio, and interests.
• Authentication: Amrita University Gmail ID for registration and login purposes.
• Optional social media links: Instagram, Facebook — visible only after a match.
• Usage data: Swipes, matches, messages, and chat activity — for facilitating features and analytics.
• Device information: Limited technical details for security and debugging purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Create and manage your user profile.
• Enable swiping, matching, and chatting features.
• Ensure the app is limited to verified Amrita University students.
• Personalize and improve user experience. This includes using your interests and activity to show you more relevant content and advertisements.
• Prevent abuse or misuse (e.g., fake accounts or spamming).
• Support future updates, campus-specific features, and statistics.

3. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but please be aware:

💡 No internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties. We may only share certain data:

• If required by law (e.g., court order).
• With other users only after a match, such as when you choose to show social media links.
• For hosting and functionality support (e.g., notification services).

5. AI Features

AmritaConnect may include AI-powered features such as:

• Icebreaker generators.
• Conversation suggestions.
• Match preferences analysis.

These tools may use non-sensitive profile data you provide (e.g., hobbies, bio) only for enhancing your in-app experience. No personal messages are stored for training purposes.

6. Your Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Edit or update profile details at any time.
• Delete your account, which removes your data from active systems.
• Restrict visibility of optional social media fields.

7. Admin Disclaimer

The developer/host of AmritaConnect:

• Cannot access your private chats.
• Is not responsible for user behavior within the app.
• Cannot be held liable for actions taken by matched users.

⚠️ By using the app, you agree that you are responsible for your own interactions, and the admin is not liable for emotional, physical, or legal consequences resulting from app use.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Users will be notified via in-app message or email. Continued use after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

Have questions about your data or privacy?
📧 amritaconect@gmail.com

We care about your safety, your experience, and your right to control your data.