Privacy Policy

INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
• Application refers to WingMann, the mobile application and/or website platform provided by the Company.
• Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Policy) refers to WingMann, operating in Karnataka, India.
• Country refers to India.
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
• Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Sensitive Personal Data means any personal information voluntarily shared by You relating to personal beliefs, relationship preferences, personality traits, lifestyle choices, or other intimate profile details intended to improve matchmaking compatibility.
• Service refers to the Application and all related services provided by WingMann.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
• Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or social network through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically from use of the Service or its infrastructure.
• You mean the individual accessing or using the Service.

COLLECTING AND USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Types of Data Collected

1. Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth (for age verification)
• Gender and relationship preferences
• City / location (approximate)
• Profile photographs
• Bio and descriptive content
• Intent-based questionnaire responses
• Lifestyle and compatibility inputs
• Verification documents (if required for identity verification)

Providing this information enables us to create your account and deliver the intended functionality of the Service.

2. Sensitive Profile and Compatibility Data

WingMann is designed to foster serious and intentional relationships. As part of this experience, You may voluntarily provide:

• Relationship goals
• Personal values
• Lifestyle habits
• Personality-based responses
• Emotional compatibility inputs

This data is used strictly for matchmaking, community safety, and algorithm improvement. We do not sell or publicly disclose such data beyond the visibility controls You choose within the platform.

3. Communications Data

We may collect:

• Messages exchanged within the platform
• Reports submitted against other users
• Safety-related complaints
• Feedback and support communication

To maintain platform safety, we may use automated systems and human moderation to review reported conversations or detect harmful conduct.

4. Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and OS
• App interaction data
• Time and date of usage
• Session duration
• Click behavior
• Crash reports and diagnostics

This information helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.

5. Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

You may register using:

• Google
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

If You choose to do so, We may collect information already associated with Your social account, such as name and email address. We do not access private messages or post content on Your behalf.

USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service
  Including user matching, profile management, and platform functionality.
• To Manage Your Account
  To register and authenticate users.
• For Safety and Fraud Prevention
  To detect fake accounts, prevent harassment, enforce serious-intent policies, and maintain community standards.
• AI-Based Moderation
  We may use automated systems to analyze behavior patterns and communications for:
  
  • Harassment detection
  • Fraud detection
  • Misrepresentation
  • Community violations
  Decisions affecting accounts may involve both automated and human review.
• To Contact You
  Via email, SMS, or push notifications regarding service updates, security alerts, or important policy changes.
• Marketing Communications
  To send updates or promotions unless You opt out.
• Business Operations
  For analytics, service improvement, feature development, and promotional effectiveness.
• Legal Compliance
  To comply with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

SHARING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We may share Your information only under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers
  Cloud hosting, analytics tools, payment gateways, and verification partners.
• With Other Users
  Your profile information will be visible according to your privacy settings. Messages remain private between participants unless reported.
• For Legal Obligations
  If required by court order, law enforcement, or government authority.
• Business Transfers
  In case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring.

We do not sell your personal data.

RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We retain Personal Data:

• While Your account remains active
• For up to 90 days after account deletion for safety and fraud monitoring
• Longer if legally required

Chat logs may be retained where necessary for dispute resolution or abuse prevention.

TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your data may be processed at locations outside your state or country. If such transfers occur, We ensure reasonable security safeguards are in place. Your continued use of the Service constitutes consent to such transfers.

DELETE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

You may:

• Delete Your account through app settings
• Request access or correction
• Withdraw consent

Upon deletion:

• Your profile becomes invisible immediately
• Data enters retention phase
• Data is permanently deleted or anonymized after retention

We may retain limited data to prevent banned users from re-registering.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

• Business Transactions
  In case of acquisition or merger.
• Law Enforcement
  If legally required.
• Protection of Rights
  To protect users, investigate wrongdoing, or prevent legal liability.

SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We implement:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure cloud storage
• Role-based access controls
• Monitoring and breach detection
• Internal confidentiality agreements

However, no digital platform guarantees absolute security.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

WingMann is strictly for individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If identified, such accounts will be removed immediately.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER INDIAN LAW

Under applicable data protection laws, You have the right to:

• Access Your data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a grievance

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@wingmann.in

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You through:

• In-app notifications
• Email communication
• Updated “Last Updated” date

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

CONTACT US

If You have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:
Email: hello@wingmann.in