Effective Date: 4/2/2026

Kindred Match ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account information, such as username, email address, password, and phone number
• Profile details, including general information, preferences, habits, interests, survey responses, and profile content
• Uploaded images, including profile and verification images
• Notification preferences, including in-app, email, and SMS preferences
• Activity data related to your use of the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide compatibility-based matching and profile features
• Display your profile to other users based on platform functionality and your settings
• Generate and store profile-related content
• Send account-related notifications and verification messages
• Maintain platform safety, authenticity, and integrity
• Improve the platform and user experience

3. Profile Visibility

Certain profile information may be visible to other users depending on platform functionality. Verification images are used for internal review and are not displayed publicly.

4. SMS and Email Communications

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive SMS messages from Kindred Match related to your account, including verification codes, connection activity, and account notifications.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@kindredmatch.net.

We may also send account-related emails, including verification, login notifications, support responses, and service-related updates.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances:

• With service providers that help operate the platform (such as hosting and messaging providers)
• With other users through profile visibility and matching features
• When required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or platform integrity

6. Images and Verification Content

Uploaded images may be stored and used in connection with your account and profile. Verification images are used solely for identity verification and moderation purposes and are not displayed publicly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Account Deletion and Data Retention

We retain your information while your account is active and as needed to operate the platform. If your account is deleted, certain data may be removed from active systems, while some information may be retained where reasonably necessary for legal, security, fraud prevention, or operational purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers to support platform operations, such as hosting and messaging services. These providers may process information on our behalf as needed to provide their services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will become effective on the posted effective date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: info@kindredmatch.net