Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

At DearU, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

We collect information when you register for an account, use our services, or communicate with us. This information may include:

  • Personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and phone number
  • Profile information including your photo, bio, and preferences
  • Content you create, such as messages, confessions, and other communications
  • Usage data including how you interact with our service
  • Device information such as IP address, browser type, and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Develop new products and services
  • Match you with other users based on mutual interest
  • Protect against harmful conduct and investigate violations of our policies

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With other users as part of the core functionality of our service (e.g., when a mutual match occurs)
  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of DearU, our users, or others
  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition

We take special care to protect the anonymity of confessions until a mutual match occurs.

Your Choices and Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and update your account information at any time
  • Request deletion of your account and personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Control visibility settings for your profile
  • Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable laws

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious about sharing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@dearu.com

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