Privacy Policy

Effective date: 14/10/2024

Welcome to Amaly+, a dating platform designed to connect people living with HIV in a safe and supportive environment. We take your privacy seriously, especially given the sensitive nature of the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information when you use our app.

By using Amaly+, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Data Controller Information

    Amaly+ is the data controller of the personal information you provide. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK. Our ICO reference number is C1570440.

  1. What Information We Collect

    When you use Amaly+, we collect different types of personal information to provide our services, improve your experience, and ensure the safety of our community.

Information You Provide:

  1. Registration Information: When you create an account, we collect your email, username, password, and any other information you provide (e.g., age, gender, sexual orientation, and location).

  2. Profile Information: You may choose to share additional details in your profile, such as interests, photos, HIV status, and HIV medication.

  3. Messages: We collect the content of messages sent between users to ensure safety and compliance with our terms.

Automatically Collected Information:

  1. Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our app, including your device model, operating system, and IP address.

  2. Location Data: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your location to improve matching with nearby users.

  3. Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the app, such as which profiles you view, likes, matches, and other app usage patterns.

  4. How We Use Your Information

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  1. Provide and improve our services.

  2. Facilitate user matches based on the information you provide.

  3. Protect the safety and security of our community.

  4. Communicate with you about updates, offers, and support.

  5. Ensure compliance with our legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information:

  1. With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party providers to host our data and maintain the functionality of the app.

  2. For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests from authorities.

  3. To Protect Our Users: If we believe someone is at risk of harm or breaking the law, we may share information to prevent illegal activities or enforce our policies.

  4. Your Privacy Choices

You control what information you share on Amaly+. You can:

  1. Edit Your Profile: Update or remove information in your profile at any time.

  2. Manage Your Data: Request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [support email].

  3. Delete Your Account: You can delete your account through the app's settings.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Once your account is deleted, we will erase or anonymize your personal data unless retention is required by law.

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend keeping your account secure by using a strong password and limiting access to your account.

Children's Privacy

Amaly+ is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that someone under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

Your Data Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  2. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  3. Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

  4. Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

  5. Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service.

  6. Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data in certain situations. To exercise these rights, contact us at [support email]. We will respond within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

As part of our service, we may transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with the UK GDPR.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via the app. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at amalyfund@gmail.com