Effective Date: March 2, 2026

At ClawDating, we respect your privacy as much as we value your connections. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our mobile application and AI-driven services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information to build your digital twin and facilitate meaningful matches.

• Account Information: Basic identity data including your name, age, gender, and social media identifiers (e.g., Instagram/X handles).
• Bot DNA & Profile Data: High-fidelity data including photos, voice snippets (if provided), bios, and personality traits used to generate your AI persona.
• Precise Location: With your explicit permission, we use GPS data to suggest matches within your vicinity.
• Interaction & Usage Data: Log data regarding your AI bot’s performance, "Energy" consumption, match progress, and engagement patterns.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your data fuels the intelligence behind the "Claw" experience.

• AI Persona Modeling: Processing your data via advanced models to create your unique Bot DNA.
• Automated Simulation: Powering AI-to-AI "pre-matching" conversations to determine compatibility before you take over.
• Real-time Notifications: Alerting you when a match reaches 100% compatibility or requires manual intervention.
• Subscription Management: Handling secure transactions and premium features via the Apple App Store billing system.

3. DATA SHARING & AI INTEGRITY

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it under the following conditions:

• AI Infrastructure: We utilize secure AI partners (e.g., Google Gemini) for profile analysis. Crucially: Your personal data is processed in a transient state and is not used to train these third-party models for their own purposes.
• Service Providers: Secure hosting and analytics providers who help us maintain app stability.
• Legal Necessity: If required by law, subpoena, or to ensure the physical safety of our community.