Overview
Ekmilan ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating application and related services. By using Ekmilan, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Ekmilan is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.
Information We Collect
Account & Profile Information
- Name, date of birth, gender, and email address
- Profile photos and bio content you provide
- Google OAuth tokens (if you sign in via Google)
Location Data
- Precise GPS coordinates (when location permission is granted)
- City-level location (selected manually if GPS is denied)
- Location is used solely for profile discovery within your configured radius
Usage & Interaction Data
- Swipe interactions (likes, dislikes, blocks)
- Chat messages and message delivery status
- App activity timestamps and session data
- Device token for push notifications (Firebase FCM)
How We Use Your Information
- To create, maintain, and display your profile to potential matches
- To power location-based profile discovery and matching
- To deliver real-time chat messages and push notifications
- To detect and remove inappropriate or unsafe content using AI moderation
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations
- To improve app performance and user experience
Profile Photo Moderation
Profile photos are analyzed using the Google Cloud Vision API to ensure:
- Exactly one face is present
- No adult, violent, or otherwise unsafe content
Photos are stored securely on AWS S3. We do not share your photos with third parties beyond what is necessary for moderation and display.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with trusted service providers who process it on our behalf:
- Google Cloud — Vision API for photo moderation, OAuth for authentication
- Amazon Web Services (AWS S3) — Secure photo storage
- Firebase (Google) — Push notification delivery (FCM)
All providers are bound by data processing agreements and applicable privacy laws.
Data Retention & Deletion
You may delete your account at any time from within the app. Upon deletion, we permanently remove:
- Your profile, photos, and verified details
- All your interactions, matches, and chat history
- Your location data and cached profile information
- Your authentication tokens and account credentials
Deletion is irreversible and is processed immediately upon request.
Your Rights
- Correction — Update inaccurate information via your profile settings
- Deletion — Delete your account and all associated data at any time
- Withdrawal of Consent — Revoke location access or notification permissions via device settings
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@ekmilan.com.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including JWT-based authentication, HTTPS-only communication, and server-side input validation. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to keep your login credentials confidential.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or by email. Continued use of Ekmilan after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
support@ekmilan.com