Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 7, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to HooKiss. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our dating platform.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 years or older to use HooKiss. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Profile Information: Username, age, city, country, relationship preferences
Contact Information: Phone number (for casual relationship users)
Social Media: Instagram username (for committed relationship users)
Photos: Profile pictures and additional photos you upload
Bio Information: Personal descriptions and preferences
Email Address: For account verification and communication

Information Automatically Collected

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, search patterns, preferences
  • Location Data: General location information for matching purposes
  • Cookies and Tracking: To improve your experience and provide personalized content

How We Share Your Information

Important: Information Sharing

When you create a profile on HooKiss, certain information becomes visible to other users:

Information Shared with Other Users

  • Profile Information: Your username, age, city, and relationship preferences are visible to potential matches
  • Photos: Profile pictures and uploaded photos are shared with other users
  • Contact Information: Phone numbers and Instagram usernames are displayed based on your relationship category
  • Bio Information: Personal descriptions you provide are visible to other users

Information Shared with Service Providers

  • Cloud storage providers for photo storage
  • Email service providers for communications
  • Analytics services to improve our platform
  • Payment processors for premium features

Legal Requirements

We may share your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud and abuse.

How We Use Your Information

  • Matching: To connect you with compatible users based on your preferences
  • Communication: To facilitate messaging and interactions between users
  • Safety: To verify user identities and prevent fraud
  • Improvement: To enhance our platform and user experience
  • Support: To provide customer service and technical support

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure hosting and infrastructure

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of HooKiss after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.