6.1 Information We Collect

6.1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you provide when you create an account and use the Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address (.edu), date of birth, password
• Profile Information: Photos, biography, university affiliation, major, year in school, gender, sexual orientation, height, ethnicity/race, religion, political views, alcohol and smoking habits, education level
• Preferences: Dating preferences, interests, hobbies, favorite venues, availability schedule
• Communications: Messages you send to other users, communications with our support team, feedback and survey responses

6.1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, IP address
• Usage Information: Features you use, profiles you view, your selections in batch matching, time spent on the App, interaction with other users
• Location Information: With your permission, we collect precise location data to show you nearby venues and match you with users in your geographic area. You can control location permissions through your device settings
• Calendar Integration: If you connect your calendar, we access your availability information to schedule dates

6.1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties:

• Educational Institutions: Confirmation of your .edu email domain to verify student status
• Partner Venues: Confirmation of date reservations and attendance
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and performance metrics

6.2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

6.2.1 To Provide and Improve the Service

• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate matching by analyzing compatibility between users
• Generate curated batch recommendations using AI and algorithmic analysis
• Schedule dates and create itineraries
• Coordinate reservations with partner venues
• Send calendar invitations and date reminders
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Monitor safety and conduct pre-date and post-date check-ins

6.2.2 To Enhance User Experience

• Personalize your experience and improve our matching algorithms
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features and functionality
• Develop new features based on user behavior and feedback
• Conduct research and analytics to understand user preferences

6.2.3 To Communicate with You

• Send notifications about matches, scheduled dates, and Service updates
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Send administrative messages about your account or changes to our Terms
• Request feedback about your experience (with your consent for marketing communications)

6.2.4 To Ensure Safety and Security

• Verify your identity and student status
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms
• Protect the safety and security of our users
• Enforce our Terms of Service and policies
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities

6.3 How We Share Your Information

6.3.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (photos, biography, interests, preferences) is visible to other users as part of the matching process. Your name and basic profile information are shared with matched users to facilitate dates.

6.3.2 With Partner Venues

When a date is scheduled at a partner venue, we share the following information necessary for reservation purposes:

• Your name
• Party size (typically two people)
• Date and time of reservation
• Special requests or dietary restrictions if provided

Additionally, we provide partner venues with aggregated, anonymized demographic information about users we direct to their establishments, which may include:

• Age ranges
• Gender distribution
• General interests and preferences
• Education level
• Other demographic categories that help venues understand their customer base

6.3.3 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Analytics and data analysis services
• Customer support platforms
• Email and notification services
• Calendar integration services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

6.3.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
• Requests from law enforcement or government authorities
• Legal claims or disputes
• Situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public

If we receive a subpoena or legal demand for information about a user involved in malicious or illegal activity, we will provide only the information specifically requested and relevant to the legal matter.

6.3.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on the Service of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

6.3.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent, such as:

• Using your photos or testimonials for marketing purposes (only with separate written consent)
• Sharing information with third parties you specifically authorize

6.3.7 What We Do NOT Share

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your personal information with advertising networks
• Share your private messages or conversations with anyone except as required by law
• Use or share your information for purposes incompatible with those described in this Privacy section

6.4 Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using secure socket layer technology (SSL)
• Secure storage of data on protected servers
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
• Regular security audits and updates

6.5 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained indefinitely, even after account deletion, to maintain system integrity and comply with legal obligations
• Messages and Interactions: Retained to provide continuous service and for safety purposes
• Usage and Analytics Data: Retained indefinitely in aggregated, anonymized form
• Legal Compliance: Information required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements is retained as necessary

If we receive a lawful subpoena regarding a user who engaged in malicious activity, we will provide only the specific information relevant to the legal matter.

6.6 Your Privacy Rights

6.6.1 Access and Correction

You may access, review, and update your profile information at any time through the App settings. If you need assistance accessing or correcting your information, contact us at support@tangodating.app.

6.6.2 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time through our Account Deletion Request page, through the App settings, or by contacting support. Please note that deleting your account does not delete all of your information from our systems (see Section 6.5 above regarding data retention).

6.6.3 Location Data

You can control whether we collect precise location data through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the Service, such as venue recommendations and local matching.

6.6.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by adjusting your notification preferences in the App. You cannot opt out of receiving administrative or transactional messages related to your account or the Service.

6.6.5 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (see Section 6.5)
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA, so there is no need to opt out
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@tangodating.app. We will verify your identity before responding to your request.

6.6.6 Texas Privacy Rights

Texas residents have the right to request information about how we share certain categories of personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not sell personal identifiable information or share it with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

6.7 Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 18, please contact us at support@tangodating.app.

6.8 International Users

Tango is currently only available to users located in Texas, USA. If you access the Service from outside Texas, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. All information collected through the Service is stored and processed in the United States.

6.9 Changes to Privacy Practices

We may update our privacy practices from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy section on the Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy practices.