Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Dude Technologies Inc. (“Dude,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our 18+ social discovery and video chat application and related websites (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service you agree to the practices described here. The Service is intended solely for adults aged 18 and older.

We collect information that you provide directly, that is generated through your use of the Service, and that we receive from third parties:

• Account & profile information — such as your display name, age confirmation, photos, interests, and bio.
• Verification data — information used to confirm you are a real adult, which may include age-verification signals.
• Communications — messages, call metadata, and content you share with other users or with our support team.
• Usage data — features you use, matches, session duration, and interactions within the app.
• Device & technical data — device type, operating system, unique identifiers, IP address, and diagnostic logs.
• Location data — approximate or precise location, where you grant permission, to power discovery and nearby matching.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, personalize, and improve the Service, including matchmaking and video chat.
• Verify eligibility and confirm that users are 18 or older.
• Maintain safety, detect fraud and abuse, and enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines.
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support requests.
• Analyze trends and usage to develop new features and measure performance.
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep the site secure, and understand how visitors interact with our pages. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect how the site functions. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles of children, as the Service is restricted to adults.

We use privacy-conscious analytics tools to measure engagement and improve the Service. These tools may collect aggregated usage statistics and device information. Where required, analytics are configured to minimize the personal data processed, and we do not sell your personal information.

With your consent, the app may request access to certain device capabilities. You can change these permissions at any time in your device settings:

• Camera & microphone — required for video and voice conversations.
• Photos & media — to set your profile picture and share media in chats.
• Location — to enable nearby discovery, if you choose to use it.
• Notifications — to alert you about new matches and messages.

We work with trusted service providers for hosting, communications infrastructure, payment processing, analytics, and safety tooling. These providers process data only on our instructions and under contractual confidentiality and security obligations. The Service may also link to third-party sites or app stores that operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your account and associated data as described below.

We use technical and organizational safeguards — including encryption in transit, access controls, and continuous monitoring — to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please help protect your account by using a strong, unique password and reporting any suspicious activity.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access, correct, or update the information we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Request a portable copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond consistent with applicable law.

The Service is strictly for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that a minor has provided us information, we will delete it and terminate the associated account.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the app.

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

• Email: privacy@dudesocial.in
• Mail: Dude Technologies Inc., 5th Floor, Prestige Atrium, MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India