Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Spark It! ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your relationship. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

By using Spark It!, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

• Partner names (customizable display names)
• Phone numbers (optional, for SMS notifications)
• Email addresses (for account recovery and notifications)
• Location (city/state, optional, for AI-powered local activity suggestions)
• Relationship preferences (long-distance, polyamorous, etc.)

Subscription Information:

• Payment details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
• Subscription tier (Free Trial, Monthly, or Yearly)
• Purchase history and billing information

Activity Data:

• Activity ratings and preferences
• Spark counter (number of activities generated)
• Scoreboard data (wins, ties, activity completion)
• Trivia contest results and answers
• Custom avatar selections (premium users)
• Uploaded avatar images (stored securely in object storage, premium users only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Core Service Delivery

• Facilitate the simultaneous button press experience between you and your partner
• Generate personalized activity suggestions based on your preferences and location
• Enable real-time notifications (SMS and browser push) when your partner presses the button
• Provide trivia challenges and maintain competitive scoreboards
• Support video calling for long-distance couples
• Track your free trial (10 sparks or 7 days) and subscription status

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our app:

4. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format (JSON)
• Delete your account anytime through Settings
• Request complete data deletion (processed within 90 days)

Opt-Out Rights

• Email Marketing: Unsubscribe link in every promotional email
• SMS Notifications: Disable in app Settings or reply STOP
• Browser Push Notifications: Revoke permission in browser settings
• AI Features: Optional and can be disabled by removing location data

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Bcrypt password hashing (10 rounds)
• Secure session management with PostgreSQL storage
• Object storage encryption for uploaded avatars
• Regular security audits and updates

6. Children's Privacy

Spark It! is designed for couples aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete the account and all associated data immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Spark It! is hosted on Replit's infrastructure, which may store data in multiple countries.

For EU Users: We comply with GDPR requirements. Data transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Region-Specific Rights

For EU Residents (GDPR)

• Right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of "sale" of personal information (we do not sell data)

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated via in-app notification and email. Material changes will be notified 30 days in advance. Continued use of Spark It! after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

• General Privacy: privacy@sparkitapp.com
• Support: support@sparkitapp.com
• Website: https://sparkitapp.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.