Privacy Notice
Version published: 1.0
Date published:
Welcome to Rumors!
Your privacy is incredibly important to us, and we want you to feel safe and comfortable while using our services. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you access the Rumors website: https://rumors.app/ and mobile applications (collectively, the "Service").
We know that sharing your personal information requires trust, and we take that responsibility seriously. Whether you are looking for new connections or enjoying our interactive features, we want you to know that your data is in good hands. We are committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your information secure at all times. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] .
This Privacy Notice informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
This Privacy Notice is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK Data Protection Act, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in the United States.
CONTENT
- Definitions
- About us
- Data collection and use
- Purposes and legal bases
- Automated processing and profiling
- Retention period
- Security
- Sharing personal data with third parties
- International transfer
- Your rights
- Children's privacy
- Cookies
- Links to other sites
- Use of Telegram Mini App
- Changes to privacy notice
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DEFINITIONS
- Data Controller – the natural or legal person who determines the purposes for which and the manner in which Personal Data is, or is to be, processed. For the purpose of this Privacy Notice, we are a Data Controller of your Personal Data.
- Personal Data – any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- European Economic Area (“EEA”) – the member states of the European Union and three additional countries, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
- Data Subject – any living individual who is using our Service and provides us with the Personal Data.
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ABOUT US
Rumors is operated by Rumors Dating Inc., a legal entity duly incorporated under the laws of the United States, with its registered office located at 1007 N Orange St., 4th Floor, Suite 1382, Wilmington, Delaware. For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] .
Rumors is the Data Controller that is responsible for the Personal Data collected and used within the scope of this Privacy Notice.
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DATA COLLECTION AND USE
We collect different types of Personal Data for various purposes as described below.
Types of Personal Data collected:
Personal Information You Provide to Us:
Data Type
Purpose
Category
Data Type
Full Name
Purpose
Users may enter their real name or a display name
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Email Address
Purpose
Required for account creation and communication
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Phone Number
Purpose
Used for verification and security purposes
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Date of Birth
Purpose
Ensures compliance with age restrictions
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Gender
Purpose
Used for matchmaking and profile personalization
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Profile Photos & Media
Purpose
Users upload images and videos to their profiles
Category
Basic Data
Data Type
Sexual Orientation & Relationship Preferences
Purpose
Helps refine matchmaking results
Category
Additional Profile Information
Data Type
Biography & Interests
Purpose
Users may provide self-descriptions, hobbies, and preferences
Category
Additional Profile Information
Data Type
Location (City/Country)
Purpose
Allows better local matchmaking
Category
Additional Profile Information
Data Type
Username
Purpose
Displayed on profiles for interaction
Category
Account & Communication Data
Data Type
Messages & Chat History
Purpose
Stores conversations with matches
Category
Account & Communication Data
Data Type
Voice & Video Call Logs
Purpose
Metadata such as call duration and timestamps may be stored
Category
Account & Communication Data
Data Type
Payment Information
Purpose
Billing details processed through third-party providers
Category
Financial & Subscription Data
Data Type
Subscription Status
Purpose
Tracks active, expired, or canceled subscriptions
Category
Financial & Subscription Data
Data Type
Social Media Accounts
Purpose
Users may link Facebook, Instagram, or Google accounts for registration
Category
Social Media & Third-Party Integration
Data Type
Friends & Mutual Connections
Purpose
May display mutual friends via social network integration
Category
Social Media & Third-Party Integration
Data Type
Match History
Purpose
Records users they have matched with
Category
User Activity & Interaction Data
Data Type
Chat & Message History
Purpose
Stores conversations between users
Category
User Activity & Interaction Data
Data Type
Profile Views
Purpose
Tracks who viewed a user’s profile
Category
User Activity & Interaction Data
Data Type
Likes & Reactions
Purpose
Monitors user engagement (e.g., likes, super likes)
Category
User Activity & Interaction Data
Data Type
Search & Filter Preferences
Purpose
Saves criteria used for partner searches
Category
User Activity & Interaction Data
Data Type
App Usage Patterns
Purpose
Tracks session times, frequency of use, and feature engagement
Category
Behavioral & Engagement Data
Data Type
Click & Navigation Behavior
Purpose
Monitors profiles, ads, and sections users interact with
Category
Behavioral & Engagement Data
Data Type
In-App Purchases
Purpose
Logs premium features, virtual gifts, or boosts
Category
Behavioral & Engagement Data
Data Type
Transaction History
Purpose
Records successful and failed payments
Category
Payment & Subscription Data
Data Type
Billing Information
Purpose
Includes invoice details and timestamps (processed via third parties)
Category
Payment & Subscription Data
Data Type
Geolocation Data
Purpose
Used for matchmaking and safety features
Category
Location & Device Data
Data Type
Device Information
Purpose
Captures device type, OS, app version
Category
Location & Device Data
Data Type
IP Address & Login Logs
Purpose
Detects suspicious activity or multiple accounts
Category
Security & Fraud Prevention Data
Data Type
Account Verification Status
Purpose
Indicates if identity verification is complete
Category
Security & Fraud Prevention Data
Data Type
Reported & Blocked Users
Purpose
Stores reported accounts for moderation
Category
Security & Fraud Prevention Data
Data Type
IP Address
Purpose
Used for monitoring, fraud detection, geo-restrictions
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Session ID
Purpose
Maintains sessions, improves performance
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Geolocation
Purpose
Used for location-based features
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Device Information
Purpose
OS, device type, browser version
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Cookies
Purpose
Used for login, preferences, analytics
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
User-Agent Data
Purpose
Identifies device/browser for optimization
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
MAC Address
Purpose
Collected for security, anti-fraud purposes
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Referral URLs
Purpose
Tracks entry point to the platform
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Activity Logs
Purpose
Tracks app usage, login times
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Crash Reports & Performance Metrics
Purpose
Helps fix bugs, enhance experience
Category
Technical Information
Data Type
Authentication Tokens
Purpose
Verify user sessions, keep users logged in
Category
Authorization & Security
Data Type
IP Address
Purpose
Detect suspicious logins, prevent fraud
Category
Authorization & Security
Data Type
User-Agent
Purpose
Ensures functionality and security
Category
Authorization & Security
Data Type
Referral URLs
Purpose
Tracks ad campaign effectiveness
Category
Marketing & Analytics
Data Type
Cookie Identifiers
Purpose
Used for remarketing, personalized ads
Category
Marketing & Analytics
Data Type
Language Preferences
Purpose
Tailors content to user’s preferred language
Category
Marketing & Analytics
Data Type
Cache-Control & ETags
Purpose
Improves page loading via caching
Category
Performance Optimization
Data Type
Device Type & Screen Resolution
Purpose
Optimizes display/responsiveness
Category
Performance Optimization
Third-Party Information:
We may collect information from third parties such as identity verification services, marketing agencies, or public sources.
To ensure the security of your account and to verify your identity, we use third-party identity verification services such as Face ID and Touch ID provided by your device manufacturer (e.g., Apple, Android).
These biometric authentication methods allow you to log in securely without the need for passwords. Please note that your biometric data (e.g., facial recognition or fingerprint information) is processed solely on your device, and we do not access, store, or process this biometric data.
Only the authentication result (success or failure) is shared with us to enable secure access to our Services.
For information on how your biometric data is collected, processed, and stored by your device’s operating system, please refer to the relevant privacy policies of Apple's Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy.
Sources we may receive Personal Data from:
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Direct User Input:
- Registration Forms – Users provide personal details (e.g., name, email, date of birth, gender) during sign-up.
- Profile Completion Forms – Users enter preferences, interests, and upload profile pictures.
- In-App Messages & Chats – Conversations between users are stored for continuity and safety.
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Social Media & Third-Party Integrations:
- Facebook / Google / Apple Login – If users sign up using social accounts, basic profile information (name, email, profile photo) may be retrieved.
- Instagram / TikTok Links (if enabled) – Users may link social media profiles, sharing profile data.
- Friends & Mutual Connections (if applicable) – Some integrations may display mutual friends when connecting via social networks.
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System-Generated Data:
- Activity Logs – Tracks user behavior, such as likes, profile views, and time spent on the app.
- Device & Location Data – Collected automatically to enhance user experience and security (e.g., matching based on proximity).
- IP Address & Session Logs – Used for fraud detection and security monitoring.
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Payment & Subscription Services:
- Payment Processors (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe, PayPal) – If users purchase premium features, payment providers may share transaction details (excluding full credit card numbers).
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Customer Support & Feedback:
- Support Tickets & Emails – Users submit personal data when contacting customer service.
- Surveys & User Feedback – Users voluntarily provide opinions, ratings, or reviews.
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Marketing & Referral Programs:
- Affiliate & Partner Networks – If a user joins through a referral, some data (such as the referrer ID) may be collected.
- Ad Networks & Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads) – Behavioral data is analyzed for marketing and platform improvement.
What happens if you do not provide us with your Personal Data?
In certain situations, there might be a legal requirement or contractual obligation for us to collect Personal Data from you. If you choose not to provide the requested data, it could potentially result in our inability to provide the requested Service.
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PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES
We use the collected Personal Data for various purposes:
Purpose
Description
Legal Basis
Purpose
Account Creation and User Onboarding
Description
Creating and managing user accounts; verifying identity for security; ensuring users meet age restrictions.
Legal Basis
Performance of a contract; Legal obligation; Consent
Purpose
Matchmaking and Profile Display
Description
Matching users based on their preferences, interests, and location; displaying user profiles to potential matches; enabling users to view other profiles.
Legal Basis
Performance of a contract; Consent
Purpose
Communication and Interaction
Description
Enabling messaging, chat, and video calls between users; storing message history for user convenience and safety.
Legal Basis
Performance of a contract; Legitimate interest; Consent
Purpose
Service Improvement and Personalization
Description
Analyzing user behavior, usage patterns, and feedback to improve app functionality; providing personalized recommendations and notifications; optimizing user experience; debugging.
Legal Basis
Legitimate interest; Consent
Purpose
Safety and Security
Description
Monitoring user activity to detect fraud, spam, or abusive behavior; enforcing community guidelines; investigating and resolving safety incidents; conducting background checks (when permitted) to protect users.
Legal Basis
Legal obligation; Legitimate interest; Consent
Purpose
Customer Support and Feedback
Description
Responding to user inquiries, resolving technical issues, and processing user feedback; improving the platform based on user suggestions; conducting surveys to enhance customer satisfaction.
Legal Basis
Legitimate interest; Consent
Purpose
Payment Processing and Subscription Management
Description
Facilitating and managing payments and subscriptions through third-party processors; tracking payment history and subscription status; sending transaction confirmations.
Legal Basis
Performance of a contract; Legal obligation
Purpose
Marketing and Advertising
Description
Sending promotional messages, newsletters, and targeted advertisements; analyzing marketing campaign effectiveness; displaying relevant ads to users; using cookies for remarketing purposes.
Legal Basis
Consent; Legitimate interest
Purpose
Legal Compliance and Dispute Resolution
Description
Complying with legal obligations, such as data retention and tax reporting; responding to law enforcement inquiries; resolving disputes; enforcing our terms of service; defending against legal claims.
Legal Basis
Legal obligation; Legitimate interest
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AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND PROFILING
We may use automated processing and profiling to analyze user preferences and behavior for matchmaking, personalization, and targeted advertising. This involves using algorithms and machine learning to suggest compatible matches, customize content, and display relevant ads. However, we do not make legally significant decisions solely based on automated processing.
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RETENTION PERIOD
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period for Personal Data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the Personal Data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your Personal Data, the purposes for which we process your Personal Data and the applicable legal requirements.
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SECURITY
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access. Staff and partners are contractually bound to confidentiality.
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SHARING PERSONAL DATA WITH THIRD PARTIES
We may share your Personal Data with the following categories of third parties for the purposes described in this PrivacyNotice:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies or individuals that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analytics, email delivery, hosting, and customer support. These providers are obligated to protect your data and only process it according to our instructions.
- Business Partners: Partners with whom we offer co-branded services or engage in joint marketing activities.
- Advertising Partners: Advertising networks and platforms that help us deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a restriction on the processing of your data.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to a valid legal process, such as a court order, subpoena, or government request.
- Affiliates: Our subsidiaries and related companies, for internal business purposes.
- Other Users: To facilitate matchmaking and communication, certain profile information is shared with other users of the Service.
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER
We can globally store, access, and facilitate the transfer of Personal Data. We assess international data transfers and implement appropriate measures to safeguard your Personal Data in compliance with the principles defined in this Privacy Notice.
Measure
Description
Measure
Adequacy decision
Description
If your Personal Data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”), we ensure the recipient country has received an adequacy decision from the European Commission. For more information about adequacy decisions, click here .
Measure
Appropriate safeguards
Description
To transfer personal data to recipients lacking an adequacy decision, we may utilize standard contractual clauses that have been approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms. For more information about standard contractual clauses, click here .
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YOUR RIGHTS
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
- Your right to access. You have the right to ask us for copies of your Personal Data.
- Your right to rectification. You have the right to have your data rectified if that data is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Your right to erasure. You can request deletion of your Personal Data.
- Your right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
- Your right to restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data.
- Your right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the data we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
- Your right to lodge a complaint. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws
In order to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the following email address:{' '} [email protected]
You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.
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CCPA PRIVACY RIGHTS
Under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), among other rights, California consumers have the following rights:
- Your right to know about the Personal Data we collect about you and how it is used and shared;
- Your right to delete Personal Data collected from your (with some exceptions);
- Your right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Data;
- Your right to non-discrimination for exercising your data protection rights;
- Your right to correct inaccurate Personal Data that we have about you; and
- Your right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive Personal Data collected about you.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email address: [email protected]
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CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Rumors is intended only for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
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COOKIES
Cookies are files with a small amount of data which are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.
Types of Cookies we may use:
Name
Category
Purpose
First/Third Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
Duration
Name
session_id
Category
Necessary
Purpose
Maintains user login session
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
Session
Name
csrf_token
Category
Necessary
Purpose
Protects against CSRF attacks
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
Session
Name
user_prefs
Category
Functional
Purpose
Stores language and theme preferences
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
1 year
Name
analytics_id
Category
Analytics
Purpose
Tracks user behavior for performance optimization
First/Third Party
Third Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
Google Analytics
Duration
2 years
Name
fb_pixel
Category
Marketing
Purpose
Tracks user interactions for ad targeting
First/Third Party
Third Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
Facebook
Duration
90 days
Name
ad_targeting
Category
Marketing
Purpose
Personalizes ads based on user activity
First/Third Party
Third Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
Google Ads
Duration
30 days
Name
geo_location
Category
Functional
Purpose
Stores user location for better matchmaking
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
7 days
Name
referrer_url
Category
Analytics
Purpose
Tracks how users arrive on the platform
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
30 days
Name
cookie_consent
Category
Necessary
Purpose
Stores user’s consent for cookies
First/Third Party
First Party
Third Party Name (if applicable)
N/A
Duration
1 year
Here is a list of links which will help you to understand how to manage your cookies preferences:
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LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy notice of every site you visit.
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USE OF TELEGRAM MINI APP
When you use our Telegram Mini App, we receive limited Personal Data from Telegram, including your Telegram ID, name, username, profile photo, and language. You may also voluntarily provide additional data through in-app forms or interactions (e.g., preferences or contact info).
We use this data to authenticate your session, personalize your experience, enable features, and analyze how the app is used. Our legal bases for processing include contractual necessity, legitimate interest, and consent (where applicable).
Your data is retained only as long as needed to provide the service and is securely transmitted and stored. You can request deletion at any time by contacting [email protected] .
We may use third-party services (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools) to operate parts of the app. Telegram acts as a separate data controller—please refer to their Privacy Notice for more details.
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CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY NOTICE
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we update the Privacy Notice, we will revise the “Date published” above and post the new Privacy Notice. We recommend that you review the Privacy Notice each time you visit the Service to stay informed of our privacy practices.