PRIVACY POLICY

1. CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

The controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

2. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Account Information

• First name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Email address
• Location (city/region)
• Profile photos
• Voice introduction recordings

B. Profile Information

• Bio and profile descriptions
• Preferences and filters
• Interests and matching settings

C. Usage Data

• IP address
• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• Time and date of access
• Push notification ID

D. Communication Data

• Messages exchanged between matched users
• Reports and safety complaints

E. Subscription Information

If you purchase a Premium Membership via Apple App Store or Google Play, payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple or Google.

We do not store or process your payment details.

3. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

A. Performance of Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

• To create and manage your account
• To provide matching and communication features
• To provide Premium Membership features

B. Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

• Location services
• Push notifications
• Optional profile information

C. Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

• Compliance with applicable laws
• Cooperation with authorities where legally required

D. Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

• Fraud prevention
• Platform security
• Content moderation
• Service improvement
• System stability and debugging

4. VOICE DATA

Dayas is a voice-first platform.

Voice introductions uploaded by users are stored for the purpose of profile presentation and matching.

Voice recordings are visible to other users within the app.

When you delete your account, your voice recordings are permanently deleted or anonymized, subject to legal retention requirements.

5. ACCOUNT DELETION AND DATA RETENTION

You may delete your account at any time within the app settings.

Upon deletion:

• Your profile becomes invisible immediately
• Your personal data is deleted or anonymized
• Voice recordings are removed
• Messages are deleted in accordance with system design

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.

Certain data may be retained where legally required (e.g., tax or fraud prevention obligations).

6. DATA SHARING

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share data with:

A. Service Providers

• Hosting providers
• Cloud infrastructure providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support systems
• Crash reporting tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics)

These providers act as data processors under Article 28 GDPR.

B. Legal Authorities

Where required by law or necessary to protect users, prevent fraud, or ensure platform safety.

C. Other Users

Your profile information (including voice introductions and photos) is visible to other users within the app.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If data is transferred outside the European Union, such transfers are made only:

• To countries with an adequacy decision by the European Commission, or
• Under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
• With appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR.

8. APP PERMISSIONS

Depending on your device settings, Dayas may request access to:

Location

Used to show nearby users and improve match relevance.

Microphone

Used to record voice introductions.

Notifications

Used to inform you about matches and messages.

You can manage permissions in your device settings at any time.

9. SUBSCRIPTIONS

Premium Membership subscriptions are processed exclusively through:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play Store

Billing, renewals, and cancellations are managed by the respective platform provider.

We do not process or store payment information.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we continuously improve our safeguards.

11. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact:
support@dayasdating.com

12. AGE RESTRICTION

Dayas is intended exclusively for users aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Accounts found to belong to users under 18 will be removed immediately.

13. CHILD SAFETY & CSAE COMPLIANCE

Dayas maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). The platform is designed exclusively for adults aged 18 years and above.

Zero-Tolerance Enforcement

Dayas strictly prohibits:

• Child sexual abuse and exploitation
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in any form
• Grooming, solicitation, or attempts to contact minors
• Sexualized, suggestive, or exploitative behavior involving individuals under 18
• Misrepresentation of age or impersonation of minors
• Any activity that endangers the safety, dignity, or wellbeing of minors

Any violation results in immediate and permanent account termination. Dayas actively investigates reports and escalates serious violations to relevant authorities when required.

Age Restriction

• Access to Dayas is strictly limited to individuals aged 18 and above
• Date of birth verification is required during onboarding
• Accounts identified as belonging to minors are permanently removed without warning

Safety Measures

Dayas enforces protective safeguards including:

• Age-gated onboarding and eligibility controls
• Profile monitoring and moderation procedures
• In-app reporting and blocking functionality
• Rapid investigation and enforcement actions
• Immediate removal of harmful content and accounts

Reporting & Escalation

Users can report suspicious or harmful behavior directly within the app using reporting tools. Child safety concerns can also be reported to:

All reports are reviewed promptly and escalated when necessary to protect users and prevent harm.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be published with a new effective date.