This policy explains what information the Couple Spark app ("we", "us", "our") collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using the app you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and a display name. We use this to authenticate you and let you access your data across devices.
Profile information you provide. To generate compatibility readings, you may enter birth date, birth time, and birth place (city/country) for yourself and your partner. We use this solely to power the astrology reading you request.
Phone number. If you provide a phone number during profile setup, it is stored in your profile and may be used for account recovery.
Chat & messages. Messages you send in couple chat or 1:1 social chat are stored in our database to deliver them to the recipient(s). This includes text and images you choose to send.
Profile photos. If you upload a profile photo or chat image, it is stored as a base64-encoded image in our database and delivered to other users in the conversation.
Voice & video calls. Calls between you and your partner are connected peer-to-peer (or through a relay server when a direct connection isn’t possible). We store only the information needed to connect the call (who is calling and when); the audio and video are never recorded or stored. The app uses your microphone and camera only during a call you start or accept.
Games. When you play a game with your partner, the game’s moves, scores and any in-game chat messages are stored so both of your phones stay in sync.
Camera. The camera is also used when you choose to scan your partner’s invite QR code or take a photo to send; nothing is captured without your action.
Push notification token. To send you daily readings and activity notifications, we store an Expo/FCM push token associated with your device.
Usage & analytics. We collect basic usage data (app opens, feature interactions) via Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used and improve it. No personal identifiers are included in analytics events.
Device information. Standard device info (OS version, app version, device model) may be collected for debugging and compatibility.
2. How we use your information
- To create and maintain your account and provide the app's features.
- To generate astrology compatibility readings — including sending the computed planetary positions of both charts to our AI reading service (Groq) so it can compose a personalized reading for you. The two of you are labelled “Partner A” and “Partner B”; your names, email, photos and birth date, time and place are not sent to Groq, and your names are added back on your device.
- To deliver messages and notifications between you and your partner or chat contacts.
- To send daily reading and activity push notifications (you can disable in app Settings).
- To improve and secure the service, and to comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for advertising or marketing.
3. Third-party services
Couple Spark is built on Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Analytics, Cloud Messaging). Your data is stored on Firebase's servers. See Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Groq processes reading generation requests. Only planetary positions labelled “Partner A” and “Partner B” are sent; no personal identifiers. See Groq's privacy policy: https://groq.com/privacy-policy/
Expo is used for push notification delivery. See Expo's privacy policy: https://expo.dev/privacy
4. Data storage & security
Data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). We follow standard security practices, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe.
5. Data retention & deletion
We retain your data while your account is active. You may delete your account and associated data at any time directly in the app (Settings → Delete Account) or by contacting us (see below); we will remove your account information from our services within 30 days.
Deleted data removed includes: account profile, birth details, chat messages, images, push tokens, and all associated Firestore documents. Anonymized analytics events cannot be linked back to you and may be retained in aggregate.
You can also request deletion via our web form: Request account deletion (web).
6. Children's privacy
The app is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
7. Your choices
- Account deletion: Settings → Delete Account (immediate, irreversible).
- Data access / correction: You can view and edit your profile, birth details, and chat history in the app. For a full data export, contact us.
- Push notifications: Disable in app Settings or device settings.
- Analytics: Opt out via device-level "Limit Ad Tracking" settings.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified in-app.
9. Contact us
For privacy questions, data requests, or account deletion via web, email: neeteshjnvrec@gmail.com
Web deletion request: Request account deletion