Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Crush (“we”, “us”) processes personal data when you use our dating app and website. Replace bracketed placeholders with your real company/contact details.

1. Data Controller

Controller (GDPR Art. 4(7)):

2. What data we process

• Account & profile data: username, profile information you provide, profile photo(s), preferences.
• Messages & interactions: messages you send, likes/crush matches, reports/blocks.
• Device & usage data: IP address, device identifiers, app events, approximate location (if enabled), logs.
• Support data: communications with support and any information you provide.

3. Purposes and legal bases

• Provide the service (create accounts, match users, deliver messages) — GDPR Art. 6(1)(b).
• Safety & integrity (prevent abuse, fraud, enforce rules) — GDPR Art. 6(1)(f).
• Analytics & improvements (understanding usage and improving features) — GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) or consent where required.
• Legal obligations (compliance requests, accounting) — GDPR Art. 6(1)(c).

4. Sharing of data

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, customer support tools) acting as processors.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Other users according to your in-app visibility settings (e.g., profile and interactions).

5. International transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses), unless an adequacy decision applies.

6. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including legal compliance. You can request deletion of your account (see “Your rights”).

7. Your rights

• Access, rectification, deletion, restriction, data portability (GDPR Art. 15–20).
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 21).
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Children

Crush is intended for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly process personal data of children.

9. Cookies (website)

We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and analytics. Where required, we ask for consent.

10. Contact

You may include “GDPR request” in the subject line.

11. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

Last updated: 2026-01-07