Privacy Policy

Introduction

Waddle is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our information collection, usage, disclosure, and safeguarding practices for our couples' photo-sharing application. By using Waddle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account details (phone number for authentication)
• Profile data (name, photo, anniversary date)
• User content (shared photos, question responses, messages)
• Partner connection (partner's phone number with consent)
• Payment information (processed via RevenueCat, card details not stored)

Automatically Collected Information

• Device type and OS version
• App version and crash reports
• Usage patterns and time spent
• IP address for security purposes

How We Use Your Information

Core Services

• Enable photo sharing between partners
• Deliver daily relationship questions
• Maintain photo calendar and memories
• Synchronize partner account content

Service Improvement

• Analyze performance and fix bugs
• Develop new features based on usage
• Personalize question recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

Communication

• Push notifications for partner activity
• Customer support
• Service updates
• Optional relationship tips (with consent)

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

All data is stored on servers in the United States via Supabase cloud storage and PostgreSQL database.

Security Measures

• TLS encryption for data transfers
• Phone verification authentication
• API token-based authentication
• Regular security audits
• Encrypted sensitive data storage

Data Retention

• Active accounts: retained while active
• Deleted accounts: purged within 30 days
• Photos: removed immediately upon deletion
• Backups: may persist up to 90 days

Information Sharing

With Partners

Photos and responses are shared only with your connected partner via mutual invite code consent.

Service Providers

Supabase, RevenueCat, and Twilio are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information as required by law, to protect rights, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.

What We Don't Do

We NEVER sell your personal information or share content with other users besides your partner.

Your Rights and Controls

Access and Updates

Edit your profile, change notification preferences, update anniversary date, and modify your profile photo.

Data Portability

Request a copy of your data via email; provided within 30 days in a common format.

Account Deletion

Delete your account anytime via Settings > Delete Account. All data is permanently removed, your partner is notified, and deletion is irreversible.

Communication Preferences

• Push notifications: control via device settings
• Marketing: opt-out through app or email
• Essential communications: cannot opt-out

Children's Privacy

Waddle is intended for users ages 4 and older. Unauthorized underage accounts are deleted with associated data.

Third-Party Services

• RevenueCat: premium subscriptions
• Supabase: data storage

Both maintain separate privacy policies governing their practices.

International Users

Waddle is operated in the United States. Non-US users should note their information transfers to US servers with potentially different data protection laws.

Policy Updates

Material changes will be notified via in-app posting, date updates, and notifications. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have rights to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Request deletion
• Expect non-discrimination

Contact Us

Support: support@waddlecouples.com

Data Protection: privacy@waddlecouples.com