This notice summarizes the categories of personal information Dear Bestie collects and why, as required by California law. For full detail, see our Privacy Policy.
Category of personal information — Purpose of collection
- Identifiers (name, email, phone, device IDs) — create and secure your account, operate the Service, communicate with you.
- Account & profile details (age, photos, bio, interests, city) — provide your profile and match you with other members.
- Sensitive personal information (government ID data and biometric verification data; approximate location) — verify identity and eligibility, prevent fraud, power location-based features. Used only for these purposes; not sold or shared.
- Commercial information (subscription status) — manage Dear Bestie Premium.
- Internet/device activity & analytics — operate, secure and improve the Service.
- Geolocation (approximate/city-level) — surface nearby friends and events.
- User content (messages, posts) — deliver the Service and enforce our rules.
We retain each category as described in the "Data Retention" section of our Privacy Policy. We do NOT sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You have the right to limit the use of your sensitive personal information. To exercise your rights, email hello@dearbestie.app. Full details at dearbestie.app/privacy.