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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lovitro ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at lovitro.com (the "Platform").

Lovitro is a social discovery platform that helps users find and connect with people near them via Telegram. By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

🇪🇺 EU Users: This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to protecting your rights under GDPR.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:

Lovitro Platform

Email: privacy@lovitro.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Age Verification: Self-declaration that you are 18 years or older
  • Preferences: Filter settings (location preferences, interests)
  • Communications: Messages you send us for support or inquiries

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Location Data: Approximate location (city-level) via GPS or IP address to show nearby profiles (with your permission)
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, swipe interactions (left/right), buttons clicked
  • Cookies: Analytics and functional cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do NOT require registration or account creation
  • We do NOT collect your name, email, or phone number
  • We do NOT store your precise GPS coordinates (only city-level approximation)
  • We do NOT have access to your Telegram messages or contacts

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Provide the Service: Show you profiles of people near your location
  • Personalization: Remember your filter preferences and settings
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Platform to improve features
  • Safety & Compliance: Detect spam, abuse, and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on your consent (location access), legitimate interests (analytics, safety), and legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand usage patterns
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
  • Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company

Important: When you click on a Telegram link to contact someone, you are leaving our Platform and entering Telegram's ecosystem. Telegram's Privacy Policy applies to any interactions on Telegram.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Session Data: Cleared when you close your browser or within 30 days
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data retained for up to 24 months
  • Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type (see Cookie Policy)

7. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)

If you are in the EU/EEA or other regions with data protection laws, you have the following rights:

✓ Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

✓ Right to Rectification

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

✓ Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

✓ Right to Object

Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests

✓ Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

✓ Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for location access or cookies at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@lovitro.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You use our Platform at your own risk.

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure with Vercel
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited employee access to personal data

9. Children's Privacy

🔞 Our Platform is ONLY for users aged 18 and over.

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@lovitro.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Platform is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country. If you access Lovitro from the EU/EEA, your data may be transferred to countries with different data protection standards. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the EU Commission.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Platform contains links to Telegram profiles. We are NOT responsible for the privacy practices of Telegram or any third-party services. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

📧 Email

privacy@lovitro.com

⚖️ GDPR Complaints

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your GDPR concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.