Privacy Policy

Introduction

CuratedPeople is built on a simple belief: meaningful connection requires trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

We are based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. By using CuratedPeople, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information

• Email address (via Google Sign-In)
• First and last name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Location within Bangalore

Profile Information

• Selfie photograph (for verification)
• Quiz responses (intention, preferences, values, communication style)
• Open-ended responses about your interests
• Optional: ID card, college email, social media handles, personality type

Communications

• Messages exchanged within match rooms
• Feedback and support requests

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Actions taken (queue status, match interactions)

Device Information

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• IP address
• Operating system

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Service

• Create and manage your account
• Generate your unique username
• Facilitate admin-curated matching
• Coordinate meeting activities and scheduling

To Verify Your Identity

• Review selfie submissions for authenticity
• Confirm you are a real person
• Verify college affiliation (if applicable)

To Improve the Experience

• Understand how users interact with the platform
• Refine our matching approach
• Develop new features

To Communicate With You

• Send match notifications
• Confirm meeting details
• Provide support responses
• Share important service updates

To Ensure Safety

• Detect and prevent fraudulent accounts
• Investigate reported behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service

How We Share Your Information

What We Show to Matches

When you are matched with another user, they see:

• Your generated username (never your real name)
• Your quiz responses relevant to compatibility
• Your selected activity preferences
• Your open-ended response

Your real name, email, date of birth, and selfie are never shared with other users.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties to operate our service:

• Google — Authentication (Sign-In)
• Supabase — Database hosting
• Amazon Web Services — File storage (selfies, documents)
• Loops — Email notifications

These providers only access information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of CuratedPeople, our users, or the public.

With Your Consent

We will share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Data Retention

Active Accounts

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.

Deleted Accounts

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days. Some information may be retained in anonymized form for analytical purposes, or as required by law.

Verification Records

Selfie verification images are retained for the duration of your account to support re-verification if needed.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
• Regular security reviews
• Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction — Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability — Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection — Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@curatedpeople.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security

We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

Children's Privacy

CuratedPeople is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly.

International Data

Our servers are located in India. If you access our service from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

Email: privacy@curatedpeople.com

Address:
CuratedPeople
Bangalore, Karnataka
India