Uyiré

Account Information: Name or display name, gender, date of birth, country, city, email address, phone number (if provided), profile photos, personal preferences.

Profile Information: Biography, interests, relationship preferences, cultural background, language preferences.

Communications: Private messages, chat history, user reports, support communications.

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, login history, security logs.

Location Information: We may derive approximate location information such as country and city based on your IP address. This information is used to improve matching, localization, fraud prevention, and user experience.

Payment Information: If premium services become available, payment processing is handled by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Uyiré does not store complete payment card details on its own servers.

We process your data on the following legal bases, depending on your location and applicable law:

• Consent – e.g., for processing profile photos, preferences, and optional features.
• Contractual Necessity – to provide the platform and its core functions.
• Legitimate Interests – for security, fraud prevention, and platform optimization.
• Legal Obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

For users in jurisdictions that require explicit legal grounds, we ensure that at least one of these bases applies to our processing activities.

We use collected information to:

• Operate the platform
• Improve matching and discovery features
• Maintain security
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Verify accounts
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

By default, profiles are visible only within the platform. Search engine indexing is disabled. Users may choose to make their profile publicly searchable through account settings. Once a user voluntarily enables public search engine visibility, third-party search engines may index and cache profile information. Uyiré cannot control how long such information remains available within external search engines after indexing.

When participating in optional verification programs (SMS verification, identity verification, etc.), additional information may be processed for identity confirmation purposes. Identity Verification may involve the submission of government-issued identification documents. Such documents are processed solely for verification purposes and are not publicly displayed. Verification data is handled securely and used solely for verification-related functions. 

Uyiré uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep users logged in
• Remember preferences
• Improve platform performance
• Analyze usage patterns
• Enhance security

Consent: For non-essential cookies, we request your explicit consent (opt-in). Essential cookies may be set without consent. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time in your account settings or browser settings.

We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared with:

• Service Providers (hosting, cloud services, email delivery)
• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal, and similar providers)
• Security and Fraud Prevention Services
• Legal Authorities – when required by law or to defend legal claims

Categories of Recipients: We share data only with contractually bound service providers who meet strict data protection requirements.

Uyiré serves users worldwide. By using the platform, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries different from your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses where applicable
• Adequacy decisions where recognized
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

For users in jurisdictions that require specific transfer safeguards, we implement appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of protection.

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data transmission (TLS/SSL)
• Access controls and permission systems
• Regular security reviews
• Staff training on data protection

Note: No online system can guarantee absolute security. We recommend using strong passwords and changing them regularly.

In the event of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you promptly. Notification will be sent via email or through a prominent notice on the platform. We will also notify relevant authorities if required by applicable law.

Information is retained only as long as necessary to operate the service, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. Specific retention periods:

• Account Data: While account is active, plus up to 30 days (cooling-off period) and up to 6 months for security and fraud prevention purposes.
• Messages and Chat History: Messages and chat history may be retained for a limited period following account deletion where necessary for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.
• Technical Logs: Up to 12 months for security purposes.
• Payment Data: As required by applicable legal retention periods (typically 7-10 years).

Deleted accounts may require a limited retention period for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

Depending on applicable laws in your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Right to confirm whether we process data about you and to access that data.
• Correction: Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: Right to restrict processing.
• Objection: Right to object to processing, particularly for direct marketing.
• Data Portability: Right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Lodge a Complaint: Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

When we process your data based on your consent (e.g., for profile photos or personal preferences), you may withdraw this consent at any time with future effect. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal. Contact us at [email protected] to withdraw consent.

Uyiré is intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that we have inadvertently processed data from minors, we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when published on the platform. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the platform. The current version takes effect upon publication.

For privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or to file a complaint, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Uyiré (Tamil Unity), Sri Lanka

Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country of residence.