Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026 | Effective: January 1, 2026
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This policy explains exactly how Novas Dating collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Who We Are
Novas Dating ("we", "us", "our") operates the Novas Dating platform accessible at novasdating.tm-dash.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: Name, email address, date of birth, phone number, country and city.
- Profile information: Photos, bio, interests, relationship preferences, lifestyle attributes, and other information you choose to share.
- Usage data: Pages visited, swipes, matches, messages sent, and time spent on the platform.
- Location data: Approximate location (if you grant permission) to show nearby matches.
- Device data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers for security purposes.
- Communications: Messages, gifts, and interactions with other users on the platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To show you compatible matches based on your preferences
- To enable messaging and interactions with other members
- To send you notifications about matches, messages, and account activity
- To ensure platform safety and detect fraudulent activity
- To improve our matching algorithm and platform features
- To send service-related communications (account updates, security alerts)
4. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties. We may share limited data with:
- Other members: Your profile information (name, photos, bio, age, location) is visible to other members based on your privacy settings.
- Service providers: Hosting, email delivery, and technical infrastructure partners who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & Global)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Delete your account and all associated data at any time.
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
- Restriction: Restrict how we process your data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@novasdating.tm-dash.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we permanently delete your profile, photos, messages, and personal information within 30 days. Some anonymised usage data may be retained for analytics.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Bcrypt password hashing with cost factor 12
- JWT-based authentication with 30-day expiry
- Rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
8. Cookies
We use only essential cookies for authentication (JWT tokens stored in localStorage). We do not use tracking cookies or advertising pixels.
9. Children's Privacy
Novas Dating is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests: