PRIVACY POLICY
Overview
Pool Theory helps users find compatible matches and suggests neutral meeting locations.
We do not create user accounts, provide messaging features, or facilitate communication between users within the app.
Information We Collect
We collect information that users provide directly, including:
- Email address
- Name
- Age
- Gender identity
- Sexual preference
- Interests
- Neighborhood-level location
We do not collect photos or precise location data.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Generate compatible matches
- Suggest neutral meeting locations
- Deliver match suggestions via email
- Improve and maintain the service
Matching is currently deterministic. In the future, we may improve matching systems using aggregated or behavioral data to improve match quality.
We do not use personal information for advertising or profiling outside of matching purposes.
Location Information
We use neighborhood-level location data only to recommend neutral meeting locations.
We do not share precise or real-time user location with other users.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties.
We may use infrastructure providers (such as cloud hosting) to operate the service, but personal data is not shared for marketing or advertising purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal information while users actively receive match emails.
Inactive data may be deleted or anonymized after approximately 12 to 18 months.
Users may request deletion at any time.
Following deletion, certain data may remain temporarily in secure backups for a limited period.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.
Age Requirement
This service is intended for users aged 18 and older.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by revising the effective date.