Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Qyou Social, Inc. (“Qyou,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use the Qyou mobile application, website, and related features and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By creating an account or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways: information you provide to us, information collected automatically when you use the Services, and information we receive from third parties.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes information you choose to share with us, such as:

  • Your email address or phone number
  • Profile details (name, age, gender, preferences, photos)
  • Personal nightlife preferences (preferred neighborhoods, times, vibe, interests)
  • Ratings, comments, and feedback about venues
  • Messages you send to other users through the app

This information helps us personalize your experience and operate core features like matching, recommendations, and communication.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Qyou, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

  • Location information (only with your device’s permission)
  • IP address and region
  • Device identifiers and mobile device type
  • Activity within the app, including features you interact with
  • Dates and times of activity
  • Approximate location data to improve recommendations

This information helps us keep the platform running smoothly and allows us to offer relevant suggestions.

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Public venue databases
  • Authentication providers (e.g., Apple or Google Sign-In)
  • Analytics and measurement partners

We do not purchase data from brokers or sell user data to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve Qyou, ensure safety, communicate with you, and enhance your overall experience.

Providing the Core Service

  • Matching you to compatible people and venues
  • Curating nightlife “queues” tailored to your preferences
  • Delivering personalized recommendations
  • Enabling messaging, group coordination, and similar features

Improving Qyou

  • Understanding how users interact with the app
  • Refining our algorithms and recommendations
  • Monitoring performance and diagnosing technical issues
  • Conducting research to improve user experience

Safety and Security

  • Detecting and preventing spam, fraud, or misuse
  • Investigating potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Promoting a safe environment for all users

Communication Purposes

  • Sending onboarding messages and account confirmations
  • Notifying you about matches, updates, or important account activity
  • Sharing changes to our terms, policies, or features

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data in the following situations:

A. Service Providers

We work with companies that help us operate Qyou. These include:

  • Cloud hosting (e.g., Firebase)
  • Analytics and measurement partners
  • Payment processors (if payments become part of the service)
  • Email and SMS delivery providers

These partners may access your information only to perform services on our behalf and must protect it.

B. Other Users

Certain information is visible to others:

  • Your profile details (photos, preferences, name, age, etc.)
  • Messages are visible only to their intended recipients
  • Venue ratings or comments may appear anonymously or with attribution, depending on your settings

C. Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

  • Law or legal process
  • Court orders
  • Law enforcement or government authorities
  • Situations involving safety, fraud, or illegal activity

4. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as necessary to operate and improve the Services, and to meet legal or security obligations.

If you request deletion (see Section 7), we will remove your profile and most associated data, subject to limited exceptions.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have legal rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Accessing the information we hold about you
  • Requesting corrections
  • Requesting deletion
  • Requesting a copy of your data
  • Revoking permission for location or personalization features

We will honor these rights in accordance with applicable law.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to help safeguard your personal information. While we work hard to protect your data, no platform or method of transmission is completely secure.

7. Account Deletion and Data Removal

You may delete your account at any time through the app or by contacting support@qyou.io.

When you delete your account:

  • Your profile will be removed from the platform
  • Past messages may remain visible to users you communicated with
  • Some data may be retained if required for legal, security, or compliance reasons

8. Children’s Privacy

Qyou is intended only for adults aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect or store information from anyone under this age threshold.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make meaningful changes, we will notify you as required—such as through the app or via email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Qyou Social, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
Email: support@qyou.io