Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

At ZeroProof, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using ZeroProof, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Name, email address, date of birth
• Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

Profile Information:

• Display name, age, gender, sexual orientation
• Photos and selfies (for profile and verification)
• Bio, prompts, and conversation starters
• City, state, and location coordinates (for matching within your radius)

Sobriety & Recovery Information (Sensitive Data):

• Sobriety status (sober, sober-curious, in recovery)
• Sobriety date and milestones
• Recovery badges (optional)
• Statements about your recovery journey

Usage Data:

• Swipes (left/right), matches, messages sent/received
• Features used (boosts, SuperSwipes, gifts)
• Device information (browser, operating system, IP address)
• Session data (login times, pages visited)

Payment Information:

• Credit/debit card details (processed securely by Stripe—we never store your full card number)
• Purchase history and subscription status

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve our services: Create your profile, match you with compatible users, facilitate messaging
• Personalize your experience: Show you relevant matches based on location, preferences, and sobriety status
• Verify your identity: Use photo verification (via OpenAI) to confirm you are who you say you are
• Moderate content: Use AI (OpenAI) to detect harmful content, harassment, and substance promotion
• Process payments: Handle subscriptions and in-app purchases via Stripe
• Communicate with you: Send account updates, match notifications, and promotional emails (you can opt out)
• Ensure safety: Detect fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to lawful requests from authorities

3. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your data. We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

With Other Users:

• Your public profile (name, age, photos, bio, location) is visible to other users
• Sobriety information is visible only if you choose to include it in your profile
• Messages are private between you and your matches

With Service Providers:

• Stripe: Processes payments securely (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• OpenAI: Analyzes photos for verification and moderates content (subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy)
• Hosting providers: Store your data securely on cloud servers (Render, Neon)

For Legal Compliance:

• We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of users

4. Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active.

Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove your profile within 30 days. Some data (e.g., payment records) may be retained for legal/accounting purposes.

Messages: Messages are stored until you or your match deletes the conversation or account.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
• Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile settings
• Delete: Permanently delete your account and associated data
• Export: Download your data in a machine-readable format (JSON)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (account notifications still apply)

To exercise these rights, email zeroproofdating@yahoo.com

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal data we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete your personal data
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do NOT sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

California users can submit requests at zeroproofdating@yahoo.com

7. Location Data

ZeroProof collects location data to match you with nearby users:

• State: Used to show matches in your state
• Coordinates: Optional precise location (latitude/longitude) for radius-based matching
• Control: You can update or remove your location at any time in settings

Location data is NOT shared with other users—only approximate distance (e.g., "5 miles away") is shown.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and session storage to:

• Keep you logged in (session cookies)
• Remember your preferences (e.g., language, theme)
• Analyze site usage and improve performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

9. AI Processing & OpenAI

Photo Verification: When you submit a verification selfie, OpenAI compares it to your profile photo to confirm identity. The selfie is processed temporarily and not stored long-term by OpenAI.

Content Moderation: OpenAI analyzes messages, photos, and profiles to detect harmful content (harassment, substance promotion, explicit material). Flagged content may be reviewed by our team.

By using these features, you consent to temporary processing by OpenAI under their Privacy Policy.

10. Data Security

We protect your data with:

• Encryption: Passwords are hashed with scrypt; data in transit uses HTTPS
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel can access sensitive data
• Regular audits: We review security practices to identify vulnerabilities

No system is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

ZeroProof is NOT for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover an account belongs to someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

12. International Users

ZeroProof is based in the United States. If you use our services from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and stored in the U.S. By using ZeroProof, you consent to this transfer.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification. Continued use of ZeroProof after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, contact us:

Email: zeroproofdating@yahoo.com

Data Protection Officer: zeroproofdating@yahoo.com