Tea App for Women - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tea App for Women ("Tea," "we," "our," "us") is a dating safety platform designed to empower women with tools and community support for safer dating experiences. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our mobile application and services.

We understand the sensitive nature of the information you entrust to us. Your privacy and safety are our top priorities, and we are committed to protecting your personal data with industry-leading security measures.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address (encrypted)
• Username (anonymized)
• Age verification data
• Optional profile information

2.2 Verification Data

• Selfie for verification (deleted after verification)
• Government ID (processed and immediately deleted)
• Verification status only retained

2.3 Safety Features Data

• Search queries for background checks
• Reverse image search uploads
• Phone number lookups (hashed)
• Report submissions

2.4 Community Content

• Anonymous reviews and experiences
• Group chat messages (end-to-end encrypted)
• Community posts and interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Verify your identity and maintain a safe community
• Provide safety tools and background check services
• Enable anonymous sharing and community support
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and harmful behavior
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve our services and safety features

4. Data Security & Encryption

We implement military-grade encryption and security measures:

• AES-256 encryption for all data at rest
• TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
• End-to-end encryption for private messages
• Zero-knowledge architecture for sensitive data
• Regular security audits by third-party experts
• Immediate deletion of verification documents
• Screenshot blocking technology
• Biometric authentication options

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We follow strict data minimization principles:

• Verification documents: Deleted immediately after verification
• Search history: Auto-deleted after 30 days
• Messages: User-controlled deletion
• Account data: Deleted 30 days after account closure
• Anonymized aggregate data: Retained for safety improvements

6. Your Rights & Controls

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: Download all your data anytime
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request immediate account and data deletion
• Portability: Export your data in standard formats
• Opt-out: Control all data sharing preferences
• Anonymity: Maintain anonymous profile options

7. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners for specific services:

• Background check providers (data not stored by us)
• Cloud infrastructure (encrypted, HIPAA-compliant)
• Payment processors (PCI-DSS compliant)

We NEVER sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or data brokers.

8. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

• Immediate notification within 24 hours
• Detailed incident report and affected data scope
• Free credit monitoring and identity protection services
• Direct support hotline for affected users
• Full transparency about remediation steps

9. Legal Compliance

We comply with all applicable privacy laws:

• GDPR (European Union)
• CCPA/CPRA (California)
• PIPEDA (Canada)
• State privacy laws (all US states)

10. Children's Privacy

Tea App is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover any minor's data, it is immediately deleted.

11. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or questions:

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🔒 Encrypted Contact: [email protected]
• 📮 Mail: Tea App Privacy Team, [Address]
• 🆘 24/7 Privacy Hotline: 1-800-TEA-SAFE

12. Updates to This Policy

We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.