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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025 Blindly is designed to protect what matters most: your identity, your autonomy, and your right to control your own data.
This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

Summary

  • We never show your photos until both sides choose to reveal.
  • Your identity verification data is encrypted and never shared with other users.
  • AI features are transparent, optional, and clearly labeled.
  • You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.

1. What We Collect

Blindly collects only the information required to provide a safe, functional, and personalized dating experience.

1.1 Account Information

We collect:
  • Name (from ID verification)
  • Phone number or email (for login)
  • Date of birth (to verify age)
  • Gender & preferences
  • Photos (hidden and encrypted)

1.2 Profile Data

  • Hobbies and interests
  • Personality responses
  • Bio (user-written or AI-assisted)
  • Profile themes
  • Privacy settings

1.3 Identity Verification

To ensure a safe environment, Blindly requires:
  • Government ID
  • Liveness selfie
  • Device metadata used to prevent fraud
These files are encrypted at rest and never shown to other users.

1.4 Behavioral & Usage Data

Used to improve recommendations and detect spam:
  • Chat engagement patterns (message length, reciprocity, not content of private chats for training)
  • Feature usage events
  • Anonymous analytics (app performance, crashes, device type)

1.5 Social Feed Content

Posts, likes, comments, and pokes.
Your profile identity is hidden; only your hobby badges, personality headline, and theme are visible.

1.6 AI Interaction Data

When using AI tools:
  • Prompts (bio generator, rizz suggestions)
  • Uploaded photos for AI editing
  • Feedback signals
We do not use this data to train public models.
Your inputs remain private to your account and Blindly’s internal models.

2. How We Use Your Data

2.1 Core App Functionality

  • Creating your profile
  • Matching and recommendations
  • Chat and unlock features
  • Social feed posting
  • Rating and review workflows

2.2 Safety & Moderation

  • Identity verification
  • Detecting bots and malicious behavior
  • Preventing fake accounts
  • Reviewing reports and violations

2.3 AI Features

Used to:
  • Generate bios
  • Suggest replies
  • Analyze conversation quality (patterns only, not content for training)
  • Recommend matches
All AI outputs are labeled as AI-assisted.

2.4 Personalization

  • Improve profile recommendations
  • Fine-tune rating-based compatibility
  • Adapt your AI companion’s suggestions

3. Data Sharing

Blindly does not sell or rent your data.
We only share what is necessary:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

  • Identity verification partners
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Analytics tools
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
All partners follow strict compliance and contractual obligations. We may disclose data if required to:
  • Comply with law
  • Respond to valid legal requests
  • Prevent fraud or harm

4. Photo Privacy & Reveal System

Blindly’s signature feature is its mutual unlock system.
  • Photos stay encrypted until both users accept reveal.
  • If one user declines, no images are shared.
  • Once revealed, users can rate the match; ratings are private.
  • Revealed photos are never shown to anyone else or reused for public training.

5. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed:
  • Profile data: retained until account deletion
  • Verification data: minimal required duration for safety
  • Photos: fully removed upon deletion
  • Chat messages: deleted automatically when a match ends or a user deletes their account
  • AI-generated data: cleared with account deletion
You may request permanent deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights:
  • Access. Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction. Fix incorrect information.
  • Deletion. Delete your account and all related data.
  • Consent Withdrawal. Disable AI features or revoke permissions.
  • Portability. Export your data.
Use the in-app support page to submit requests.

7. Children’s Privacy

Blindly is strictly for users 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Security

We employ:
  • Encrypted storage for photos and IDs
  • Zero-trust architecture for sensitive data
  • Rate limiting and bot detection
  • Secure access controls
  • Periodic audits
No system is perfect, but Blindly is built with security as a core foundation.

9. International Users

Your data may be processed in regions where we operate services.
We follow GDPR-style data principles globally, even where not legally required.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy as features evolve.
Significant changes will be communicated in-app.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns: Email: [email protected] In-app support: Settings → Help & Support
Blindly exists to protect your story, your identity, and your right to connect meaningfully.
Thank you for trusting us.