Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Windsor Vibes ("we", "our", "us") is a social and dating app for adults aged 18 and over in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. By using our app you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Contact: privacy@windsorvibes.ca

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address and encrypted password
• Date of birth (used only for 18+ age verification — never shown to other users)

Profile Information

• Display name, age, biography, neighbourhood, and vibe preference
• Profile photos you voluntarily upload

Usage Information

• Swipe activity (who you liked or passed on) — used only to power matching
• Messages sent between matched users
• Posts and content you create

Device Information

• Device type, operating system, and app version (for crash reporting only)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To match you with other Windsor Vibes users
• To enable messaging between matched users
• To show your profile to other users of the app
• To send you notifications about matches, messages, and app updates
• To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• To improve the app and fix bugs

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Who We Share Data With

Supabase — Our database and authentication provider. Data is stored on servers in Canada/US. See Supabase Privacy Policy.

Stripe (coming soon) — Payment processing for Vibe+ subscriptions. We never store your full card details. See Stripe Privacy Policy.

Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required by Canadian law or to protect user safety.

5. Your Rights (PIPEDA)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correct — Update inaccurate information in your profile
• Delete — Permanently delete your account and all data via Settings → Delete Account
• Withdraw consent — Stop using the app and request data deletion at any time

To make a request, email privacy@windsorvibes.ca. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we permanently remove your profile, photos, messages, and swipe history within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Windsor Vibes is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has created an account, we will immediately delete it.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (TLS), hashed passwords, and row-level security on our database. No system is 100% secure — please use a strong, unique password.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app. Continued use of Windsor Vibes after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.