Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use OrbitKin, you voluntarily provide us with:

• Account Information: Username, user ID, and profile information from your chosen platform
• Questionnaire Responses: Your answers about interests, values, goals, and availability
• Personality Assessment: Your responses to the TIPI (Ten-Item Personality Inventory)
• Preferences: Communication style, commitment level, and matching preferences
• Feedback: Any feedback or reports you submit through the service

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with OrbitKin, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Features used, timestamps of interactions
• Orbit Activity: Group interaction patterns (only if facilitation is enabled)
• Technical Data: Platform identifiers, device type, app version

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Private messages between users
• Content outside of Orbit groups
• Payment or financial information
• Real names or physical addresses (unless voluntarily provided)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

• Matching Services: To analyze compatibility and create Orbit groups
• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain the OrbitKin bot functionality
• Communication: To send notifications about your Orbit and service updates
• Improvement: To enhance our matching algorithm and user experience

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent: You consent by using our service and completing the questionnaire
• Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our matching service
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Within Your Orbit

Other Orbit members can see:

• Your username and profile picture
• Messages you send in the Orbit group
• Your participation status

They CANNOT see:

• Your questionnaire responses
• Your personality assessment scores
• Your specific matching scores

3.2 With Third Parties

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal data
• Share your data with advertisers
• Transfer your data to marketing companies

We MAY share data:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Encrypted storage of sensitive data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Secure data transmission protocols

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Controls

5.1 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

• Use in-app privacy controls where available
• Contact @skygorilla for assistance
• Submit requests through our support page

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• Active Users: As long as you use the service
• Inactive Users: Up to 12 months of inactivity
• After Deletion Request: Immediately deleted (except where legally required)
• Orbit Messages: 90 days (if facilitation enabled)

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Children's Privacy

OrbitKin is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

If you believe we have information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do NOT sell personal information.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to object to automated decision-making

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice on the platform you use
• Sending a notification through the app (for significant changes)

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns: