Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

upDate ("we," "our," or "the Company") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We collect and store personal data only to provide and improve our professional networking services. All personal data is stored securely in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.

Information We Collect:

• Profile information (name, age, location, professional details)
• Contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional interests, goals, and networking preferences
• App usage data and interaction patterns
• Device information and technical data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Users retain full control over the information they choose to share in their profile. Personal details are never displayed publicly without your explicit consent.

Users may deactivate or delete their accounts at any time through the app settings or by contacting support. Once an account is deleted, all associated personal data, including subscriptions, will be permanently removed and cannot be restored.

We may also suspend or terminate accounts that violate our Terms of Service or engage in activities that threaten the safety or integrity of the platform. Users will be notified of any account actions taken.

Message logs and waves are stored separately from user accounts to ensure user privacy, safety, and compliance with applicable laws. Such data is not shared with third parties except when required by law or to enforce our legal rights.

All communications are encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols. We implement automated content moderation to ensure a safe and professional environment.

We implement enterprise-grade administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect user data, including:

• End-to-end encryption for all communications
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
• Multi-factor authentication for account access
• Regular security training for our team

Users are encouraged to enable two-factor authentication and use strong, unique passwords to further secure their accounts.

upDate may use third-party services for analytics, payment processing, and other essential functions. These services are carefully vetted and bound by strict data protection agreements. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

By accessing or using upDate services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy & Security Policy and our Terms of Service. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of these policies, which may be updated at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our support team: