Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 19, 2026
Matcha ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Email address and authentication data when you create an account
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we never store your full payment details
- Uploaded Images: Screenshots you upload for searching (see Image Data section below)
Image Data
We do not store your uploaded images. Images are:
- Processed in real-time to extract profile information
- Sent to third-party search services to find matches
- Immediately deleted after processing
- Never used for training or other purposes
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To process your searches and display results
- To process payments
- To communicate with you about your account
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Cloud: For image processing and OCR
- Third-party search APIs: For profile matching
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Google Authentication: For sign-in
Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.
Data Retention
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account
- Search history: We store search metadata (date, result count) but not the images
- Payment records: Retained as required by law
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular security audits
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Data Deletion Request
To request deletion of your account and all associated data, please email privacy@usematchaapp.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include the email address associated with your account.