Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use the Fortyfive App:

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

• Account Information: name, email address, age, gender, and other profile details you choose to provide (e.g., profile photo, bio).
• Availability and Preferences: information about your availability for meetings, preferred meeting locations, and preferences for connecting with others (e.g., age range).
• Communication Data: messages, connection requests, and other communications exchanged through the App’s chat feature.
• Payment Information: if applicable, payment details for premium features (processed via third-party payment processors).

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Location Data: with your consent, precise or approximate location data to enable location-based matching for face-to-face meetings.
• Device Information: device type, operating system, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: how you interact with the App, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the App.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels) to improve functionality, analyze usage, and personalize your experience.

1.3 Data from Third Parties

• Social Media Login: if you log in via third-party services (e.g., Google, Apple), we may collect limited information, such as your email address or profile details, as permitted by those services.
• Third-Party Analytics: we use third-party analytics providers to understand App usage (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve the App: facilitate user matching based on location, age, and availability; enable connection requests and in-App chat functionality; personalize your experience and recommend relevant users to meet.
• To Communicate with You: send notifications about connection requests, messages, or App updates; respond to your inquiries or customer support requests.
• To Ensure Security and Compliance: verify user identities and prevent fraudulent activity; enforce our Terms of Use and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• For Analytics and Improvement: analyze usage trends to improve App functionality and user experience.
• For Marketing (Optional): with your consent, send promotional offers or newsletters about the App or related services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the FADP and GDPR (where applicable), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: for location data, marketing communications, and certain optional features.
• Contractual Necessity: to provide the App’s core services, such as matching and chat functionality, as part of your agreement with us.
• Legitimate Interests: for improving the App, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, provided your rights are not overridden.
• Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws, such as data retention or reporting requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data in the following cases:

• With Other Users: your profile information (e.g., name, age, photo) is visible to other users based on your privacy settings to facilitate matching and communication.
• Service Providers: we share data with third-party providers who assist with App operations (e.g., cloud storage, payment processors, analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with data protection laws.
• Legal Compliance: we may disclose data to comply with legal obligations, respond to court orders, or protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity, with appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Account data is retained while your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
• Usage and analytics data may be retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Regular security assessments and updates.
• Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Your Rights

Under the FADP and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain cases.
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for marketing purposes.
• Data Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g., for location data).

Users may request deletion of their account and associated data by submitting a request through our designated account deletion form or by contacting us at hello@fortyfive.app. We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

As a Swiss-based company, your data is primarily stored and processed in Switzerland, which is recognized as providing adequate data protection under the GDPR. If we transfer data to countries outside Switzerland (e.g., to third-party service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Contracts with data protection commitments.
• Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions (e.g., EU/EEA).

9. Children’s Privacy

The Fortyfive App is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-App notifications. The updated policy will be effective when posted, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.

11. Contact Us

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

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) at www.edoeb.admin.ch.