Privacy Policy – Next Chapter

This Privacy Policy explains how Next Chapter ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Next Chapter mobile application and related services ("Service").

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

• Name
• Email address
• Profile photo (via Google Sign-In / Firebase Authentication)

2. Profile Information You Provide

• Date of birth
• City
• Education
• Profession
• Photos
• Profile answers
• Preferences

3. Messages and Activity

• Messages sent and received
• Message timestamps
• Conversation metadata (last message, unread count)

4. Safety Signals

• Reports
• Blocks
• Moderation actions

5. Device and Usage Data

• Device identifiers
• App version
• IP address
• Crash logs
• Basic analytics data

6. Push Notifications

• Device push notification tokens (used only for system and message notifications)

7. Presence and Typing Status (if enabled)

• Online status
• Typing indicators

How We Use Information

• Create and manage user accounts
• Display profiles and enable matching
• Enable chat, likes, and notifications
• Improve safety and prevent abuse
• Enforce platform rules
• Maintain and improve the Service

How We Share Information

With Other Users

Your profile information, photos, and messages are shared with users you interact with.

With Service Providers

We use Firebase and Google Cloud services (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Realtime Database, Cloud Run, and FCM) to operate the Service.

Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed when required by law or to protect users, safety, or platform integrity.

We do not sell personal information.

Messaging and Safety

• Messages are stored to deliver the Service
• Content may be reviewed if reported or flagged
• Accounts violating rules may be limited or suspended

Payments (If Applicable)

Subscriptions and in-app purchases are processed by Google Play. We do not store credit or debit card information.

Data Retention

• Data is retained while the account is active
• Users may request account deletion
• Some data may be retained for legal or safety purposes

User Choices and Rights

• Access and update profile information
• Delete account via in-app settings or by request
• Opt out of push notifications via device settings

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. However, no system is 100% secure.

Age Requirement

The Service is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries where we or our service providers operate.

Policy Changes

This policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Information