PRIVACY POLICY — FRIENDSTART


Last updated: 28.01.2026

FriendStart (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is shared, and what rights you have as a user.

By using the FriendStart mobile application and website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.



1. Information We Collect


We collect the following types of information:


1.1 Information You Provide


  • Name
  • Email address
  • Age confirmation (17+)
  • Profile photo
  • Written responses and voice notes (including Growth Path responses)
  • Messages sent to other users
  • Preferences such as mood, energy level, activity and risk preferences



1.2 Location Information


  • Approximate location (city-level)
  • Location is collected only when you actively use location-based features such as Drops
  • We do not track your location continuously or in the background



1.3 Usage Data


  • App interactions and feature usage
  • Drop participation and event commitments
  • Match and chat activity
  • Device and technical data (e.g. device type, OS version)




2. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Match you with compatible buddies
  • Suggest nearby Drops and experiences
  • Enable messaging and social interaction
  • Personalize your Growth Path experience
  • Send important notifications (only if you opt in)
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Ensure safety, prevent abuse, and enforce our Community Guidelines




3. Sharing of Information


We may share limited information in the following cases:


3.1 With Other Users


  • Profile information you choose to display
  • Messages you send in chats



3.2 With Service Providers


  • Hosting and infrastructure services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring tools
  • Notification delivery services


These providers process data only on our behalf and under strict confidentiality obligations.


3.3 Legal Requirements


  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of users or FriendStart


We do not sell your personal data to third parties.



4. Data Retention


We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements


When you delete your account, your personal data is permanently removed from our systems, unless retention is required by law.



5. Your Rights


You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Export your data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for optional permissions (e.g. notifications, location)


You can manage most of these actions directly in the app.
For additional requests, contact us at [your support email].



6. Permissions


The app may request access to:

  • Location — to suggest nearby Drops
  • Camera & Photos — to upload a profile photo
  • Notifications — to notify you about matches or Drops (optional)


You can change or revoke permissions at any time in your device settings.



7. Age Requirement


FriendStart is intended for users 17 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 17.



8. Safety & Moderation


Users can:

  • Report inappropriate content or behavior
  • Block other users


We review reports and may take actions including warnings, suspension, or account removal to maintain a safe community.



9. Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.



10. Contact Us


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

Email: mary@friendstart.xyz

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