Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mingle ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (the "Service").
By using Mingle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, and profile photo when you create an account.
- Profile Information: Bio, interests, and preferences you choose to share.
- Communications: Messages you send to other users through the app.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to enable venue check-ins and show you nearby venues. We only use your location when you actively check in—we do not track you continuously.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for troubleshooting and optimization.
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including check-ins, matches, and feature usage.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Enable venue check-ins and matching with other users
- Send you notifications about matches and messages
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Ensure safety and security of our users
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your profile information and venue presence are visible to other users at the same venue.
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage. Their privacy practices are governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited employee access to personal data
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Messages and match data expire automatically after 24 hours as part of our core design philosophy.
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for location tracking
8. Children's Privacy
Mingle is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: