Privacy Policy

Bijou ("Bijou," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Bijou mobile application and the website at meetbijou.com (collectively, the "Services"). Bijou is an AI-powered dating app designed to help adults make intentional connections through curated matching, voice interactions, and messaging tools.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our Services, including when you apply for beta access, create an account, or interact with Bijou on iOS.

By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

We collect information you provide directly, information generated through your use of Bijou, and limited information from your device. The categories below reflect data we may collect depending on how you use the Services.

• Account and registration information: name, email address, age or age range, date of birth (where required to verify you are 18+), password or authentication credentials, and platform preference.
• Profile information: photos, videos, bio, preferences, location or city, gender, dating intent, and other details you choose to add to your profile.
• Questionnaire and matching data: responses to in-app questionnaires (such as Know You Better), compatibility signals, preferences, and AI-generated summaries derived from your responses.
• Voice and audio data: audio recordings, voice inputs, transcripts, and metadata when you use voice features such as the voice matchmaker, profile concierge, or related AI tools.
• Messages and interactions: text messages, introductions, icebreakers, Dare to Ask responses, and other communications sent through Bijou.
• Usage and device information: app interactions, feature usage, crash logs, diagnostics, IP address, device type, operating system, app version, language, and general performance data.
• Location information: approximate or precise location if you grant permission, or location you enter manually (such as city or region).
• Payment and subscription information: if you purchase Bijou Plus or other paid features, payment is processed by Apple. We receive subscription status and transaction identifiers from Apple, not your full payment card number.
• Beta application information: if you apply through our website, we collect the information submitted in the form (such as name, email, age range, device preference, city, and optional feedback).
• Support and communications: information you send when you contact us for help, feedback, or privacy requests.

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from you when you sign up, build your profile, complete questionnaires, use voice features, send messages, or contact us.
• Automatically when you use the app, including through cookies and similar technologies on our website and through analytics and diagnostic tools in the app.
• From your device when you grant permissions (for example, microphone, photos, notifications, or location).
• From Apple when you sign in, subscribe, or make in-app purchases through the App Store.
• From service providers that help us operate the Services, subject to contractual restrictions.

We use personal information to operate, provide, and improve Bijou. This includes:

• Creating and managing your account and profile.
• Providing matching, discovery, compatibility, introduction, messaging, and other core app features.
• Operating voice and AI features, including personalization, recommendations, message assistance, and safety review.
• Reviewing beta applications and communicating about early access.
• Processing subscriptions and managing paid features.
• Sending service-related notices, security alerts, and support messages.
• Sending marketing or product emails where permitted and where you have consented or not opted out.
• Analyzing usage to improve performance, safety, and product quality.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, and violations of our terms or policies.
• Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.

Bijou uses artificial intelligence and automated systems to power matchmaking, profile insights, voice interactions, compatibility scans, message suggestions, and related features.

Your content (including profile information, voice inputs, messages, and questionnaire answers) may be processed by automated systems to generate outputs for you. In some cases, authorized personnel may review content for safety, support, or quality purposes.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your private messages to train unrelated public products without appropriate controls and notice.

We share personal information only as described below:

• With other Bijou users, according to the product design and your settings (for example, profile details shown in Discover, messages you send, or Dare to Ask responses displayed on a profile).
• With service providers that help us host infrastructure, send email, analyze performance, provide customer support, process AI workloads, or operate security tools — under contracts that require confidentiality and appropriate safeguards.
• With Apple in connection with App Store distribution, Sign in with Apple (if enabled), and in-app purchases.
• With authorities, regulators, or other parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Bijou, our users, or others.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to this policy or equivalent protections.
• With your consent or at your direction.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, export, or restrict the processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing.

You can update much of your profile information in the app. You can control certain permissions in your device settings (such as microphone, photos, location, and notifications).

You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us. We may still send non-marketing messages related to your account or the Services.

To submit a privacy request, contact us at the email below. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of certain sharing. We do not sell personal information as defined by California law.

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and maintain safety and security.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or backup integrity.

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Bijou is operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Bijou is intended only for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.

If you believe a minor has provided us personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make material changes, we may notify you by email, in-app notice, or other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of an updated policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

support@meetbijou.com