Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to Shake & Date (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the safety and transparency of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use:
- The Shake & Date mobile application (iOS & Android)
- The Shake & Date website located at https://www.shakeanddate.com
- Any related features, tools, or services
By accessing or using Shake & Date, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When creating or updating an account, you may provide information such as:
- Name or display name
- Age or date of birth
- Gender
- Profile photos
- Bio or personal description
- Email address
- Preferences and interests
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
- Device type, operating system, model, and identifiers
- IP address and browser type
- App performance and crash data
- Log files and usage analytics
1.3 Location Information
Shake & Date uses approximate device location to determine when another user is within your selected radius and has activated a shake event. This is required for core app functionality.
We do NOT display your precise location to other users.
1.4 Notifications & Device Signals
We collect device signals such as:
- Motion/shake activation
- Notification tokens
- App activity signals (shake events, radius scans)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate the real-time Shake-to-Discover matching system
- Deliver instant notifications when a nearby user shakes
- Enable communication between mutually interested users
- Improve platform performance
- Maintain safety and prevent misuse
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
- Consent – for location, notifications, and profile data
- Legitimate interest – to maintain platform security and functionality
- Contractual necessity – to provide the service
4. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers (hosting, support, analytics)
- Law enforcement when legally required
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Your Choices
You may:
- Edit or delete your profile
- Disable location permissions (will disable app functionality)
- Disable notifications
- Request account deletion
6. Data Security
We use encryption, secure servers, restricted access, and continuous monitoring to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, but we work hard to safeguard your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Shake & Date is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: support@shakeanddate.com
Website: https://www.shakeanddate.com/contact-support-page/