Last Updated: October 21, 2025
Welcome to Afrovian, a social dating and cultural connection platform designed to bring together people across the African diaspora and beyond.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Afrovian (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize your Afrovian experience.
a. Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email, phone number, password, date of birth, gender, and location.
- Profile Details: Photos, bios, interests, preferences, and other information you choose to share.
- Communication Data: Messages, likes, matches, comments, or other interactions with users.
- Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, we process payment details through our secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Google Play, Apple Pay).
- Feedback & Support: When you contact us for support or feedback, we collect your communication and contact details.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, device model, operating system, app version, browser type, and language.
- Location Data: Approximate or precise location, if you grant permission, to show nearby profiles and improve matches.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, analytics tools, and mobile identifiers to improve functionality and measure performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account.
- To match you with compatible users and improve matchmaking algorithms.
- To communicate with you (notifications, updates, and promotional messages).
- To enhance security, detect fraud, and prevent misuse.
- To analyze user behavior and improve our Service.
- To comply with legal obligations and platform policies.
3. How We Share Information
We value your privacy and do not sell your data. However, we may share limited information as follows:
- With Other Users: Information you choose to make public (e.g., name, photos, bio, interests) will be visible to others on Afrovian.
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, SMS/email services).
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property.
- Business Transfers: If Afrovian undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be part of the transaction.
4. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request data portability (export of your account information).
You can manage most of these options directly in your Afrovian account settings or by contacting us at privacy@afrovian.com.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- While your account is active, and
- For a limited period afterward to comply with legal, tax, or security obligations.
You can delete your account at any time, and your profile data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
6. Security
We implement advanced security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and regular system audits.
However, please note that no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Afrovian is not intended for individuals under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that a user is under 18, their account will be deleted immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access Afrovian from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. or other countries.
We ensure adequate protection through secure transfer agreements and compliance with global privacy laws.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date and, if necessary, notify you through email or in-app alerts.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: afrovian@omnissian.com
🌍 Website: https://.afrovian.com
🏢 Address: Afrovian / Omnissian LLC, Silver Spring, MD, USA