Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to d8ning. We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 of India.

2. Data We Collect

  • Identity Data: First name, date of birth, gender, and sexual orientation.
  • Contact Data: Phone number (verified via OTP) and email address.
  • User Content: Photos uploaded for your profile and responses to "Hinge-style" prompts.
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates used only for discovering nearby matches.

3. Data Retention & Deletion

When you choose to delete your account, we enter a 45-day "cooling-off" period where your data is deactivated but retrievable. After 45 days, all personal data is permanently purged from our production servers in accordance with legal data minimization principles.

4. Compliance & Contact

You have the right to request an export of all data we hold about you directly from the app settings. For any grievances, contact our Data Protection Officer at support@d8ning.com.