Introduction
Welcome to Splashd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
At Splashd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties
- Your private content remains under your control
- You maintain control over your visibility and privacy settings
- We employ industry-standard encryption to protect your data
- All health-related information is entirely optional
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Profile Information — display name, age, biography, photographs, and personal interests
- Account Credentials — email address, username, and password (securely encrypted)
- User Preferences — search criteria, filters, and application settings
- User-Generated Content — messages, photographs, interactions, and other communications
Automatically Collected Data
- Location Data — collected with your explicit consent to display nearby users; only approximate distance is shown to other users, never your precise coordinates
- Usage Analytics — application interactions and feature engagement patterns
- Device Information — device type, operating system, and application version
Health Information (Optional)
Providing health information is entirely voluntary. You are never required to share this information to use Splashd, and your experience will not be limited if you choose not to provide it.
To foster transparency and promote health awareness within our community, Splashd offers users the option to voluntarily share certain health-related information on their profiles:
- Vaccination Status — you may choose to indicate your vaccination status for relevant health conditions; displayed only as you configure in your privacy settings
- HIV Status — users may optionally share their HIV status; you have complete control over its visibility
- PrEP Usage — you may indicate whether you are currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP); entirely optional and controlled by your settings
Your Control Over Health Data
- You can add, modify, or remove health information at any time
- Visibility settings allow you to control who can view this information
- Health data is never used for advertising or sold to third parties
- Upon account deletion, all health information is permanently removed
How We Use Your Data
We process your information for the following purposes:
We do not sell your personal information. Your private content remains confidential. Your precise location is never disclosed to other users — only approximate distance is displayed.
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@splashd.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Third-Party Services
Our application may integrate with or contain links to third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. Third-party integrations may include:
- Authentication providers (e.g., Sign in with Apple, Google)
- Payment processors for premium features
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics and performance monitoring tools
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Any information you provide directly to these services is subject to their privacy policies.
Age Restrictions
Splashd is strictly intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our servers.
If you believe that a user under 18 is using our services, please report this to us immediately at safety@splashd.app.
Contact Us
Our privacy team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns regarding your personal data.