> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://blindly.mellob.in/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Privacy Policy
> Learn how Blindly protects your data and keeps your experience safe.
# Privacy Policy
*Last updated: December 2025*
Blindly is designed to protect what matters most: your identity, your autonomy, and your right to control your own data.\
This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.
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## Summary
* We **never** show your photos until both sides choose to reveal.
* Your identity verification data is **encrypted and never shared** with other users.
* AI features are **transparent, optional, and clearly labeled**.
* You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
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# 1. What We Collect
Blindly collects only the information required to provide a safe, functional, and personalized dating experience.
## 1.1 Account Information
We collect:
* Name (from ID verification)
* Phone number or email (for login)
* Date of birth (to verify age)
* Gender & preferences
* Photos (hidden and encrypted)
## 1.2 Profile Data
* Hobbies and interests
* Personality responses
* Bio (user-written or AI-assisted)
* Profile themes
* Privacy settings
## 1.3 Identity Verification
To ensure a safe environment, Blindly requires:
* Government ID
* Liveness selfie
* Device metadata used to prevent fraud
These files are encrypted at rest and never shown to other users.
## 1.4 Behavioral & Usage Data
Used to improve recommendations and detect spam:
* Chat engagement patterns (message length, reciprocity, not content of private chats for training)
* Feature usage events
* Anonymous analytics (app performance, crashes, device type)
## 1.5 Social Feed Content
Posts, likes, comments, and pokes.\
Your profile identity is hidden; only your hobby badges, personality headline, and theme are visible.
## 1.6 AI Interaction Data
When using AI tools:
* Prompts (bio generator, rizz suggestions)
* Uploaded photos for AI editing
* Feedback signals
We **do not** use this data to train public models.\
Your inputs remain private to your account and Blindly’s internal models.
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# 2. How We Use Your Data
## 2.1 Core App Functionality
* Creating your profile
* Matching and recommendations
* Chat and unlock features
* Social feed posting
* Rating and review workflows
## 2.2 Safety & Moderation
* Identity verification
* Detecting bots and malicious behavior
* Preventing fake accounts
* Reviewing reports and violations
## 2.3 AI Features
Used to:
* Generate bios
* Suggest replies
* Analyze conversation quality (patterns only, not content for training)
* Recommend matches
All AI outputs are labeled as AI-assisted.
## 2.4 Personalization
* Improve profile recommendations
* Fine-tune rating-based compatibility
* Adapt your AI companion's suggestions
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# 3. Data Sharing
Blindly **does not sell or rent** your data.\
We only share what is necessary:
## 3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
* Identity verification partners
* Cloud storage providers
* Analytics tools
* Payment processors (if applicable)
All partners follow strict compliance and contractual obligations.
## 3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose data if required to:
* Comply with law
* Respond to valid legal requests
* Prevent fraud or harm
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# 4. Photo Privacy & Reveal System
Blindly’s signature feature is its **mutual unlock system**.
* Photos stay encrypted until *both* users accept reveal.
* If one user declines, no images are shared.
* Once revealed, users can rate the match; ratings are private.
* Revealed photos are never shown to anyone else or reused for public training.
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# 5. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as needed:
* Profile data: retained until account deletion
* Verification data: minimal required duration for safety
* Photos: fully removed upon deletion
* Chat messages: deleted automatically when a match ends or a user deletes their account
* AI-generated data: cleared with account deletion
You may request permanent deletion at any time.
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# 6. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
* **Access**. Request a copy of your data.
* **Correction**. Fix incorrect information.
* **Deletion**. Delete your account and all related data.
* **Consent Withdrawal**. Disable AI features or revoke permissions.
* **Portability**. Export your data.
Use the in-app support page to submit requests.
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# 7. Children’s Privacy
Blindly is strictly for users **18 years and older**.\
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
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# 8. Security
We employ:
* Encrypted storage for photos and IDs
* Zero-trust architecture for sensitive data
* Rate limiting and bot detection
* Secure access controls
* Periodic audits
No system is perfect, but Blindly is built with security as a core foundation.
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# 9. International Users
Your data may be processed in regions where we operate services.\
We follow GDPR-style data principles globally, even where not legally required.
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# 10. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy as features evolve.\
Significant changes will be communicated in-app.
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## Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns:
**Email:** [blindly@mellob.in](mailto:blindly@mellob.in)
**In-app support:** Settings → Help & Support
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Blindly exists to protect your story, your identity, and your right to connect meaningfully.\
Thank you for trusting us.