DigDate Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

DigDate ("DigDate," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and delete information when you access or use DigDate.com and any related services, tools, or features (collectively, the "Service").

By using DigDate, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Overview of the Service

DigDate provides an informational risk-awareness tool designed to help users assess publicly observable signals and patterns related to online dating profiles and communications. DigDate does not provide identity verification, background checks, criminal history reports, or any regulated consumer reporting services.

DigDate is not a consumer reporting agency and does not provide court-admissible records.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When using the Service, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Uploaded images, including dating profile screenshots, profile photos, and optional chat conversation screenshots
  • Email address (required for report delivery and receipts)
  • Optional manual inputs, such as name or nickname, approximate age, claimed location, or dating app/platform name
  • Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors; DigDate does not store full credit card numbers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • IP address (used for security and fraud prevention)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Locale and language preferences
  • Session identifiers and cookies

3. Uploaded Content & Sensitive Information

3.1 Uploaded Images and Text

When you upload screenshots or images, DigDate temporarily processes this content to generate your requested report.

Uploaded content may contain personal information about third parties. By uploading such content, you represent that:

  • You have lawful access to the content
  • You are not violating any applicable laws
  • You understand DigDate does not verify consent from third parties

3.2 Temporary Processing Only

Uploaded content is used solely to:

  • Extract observable information
  • Analyze patterns using automated systems
  • Generate your requested report

DigDate does not sell uploaded content and does not use uploaded content to identify or contact third parties.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Generate and deliver DigDate reports
  • Analyze uploaded images and text using automated systems
  • Provide customer support
  • Process payments and send receipts
  • Send transactional emails related to your purchase
  • Send optional follow-up or educational emails (where permitted)
  • Improve Service performance, reliability, and security
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and misuse of the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. AI & Automated Processing

DigDate uses automated tools and artificial intelligence services, including but not limited to Google Cloud and Vertex AI, to analyze uploaded content.

Important clarifications:

  • All analysis is automated and probabilistic
  • Outputs are informational only
  • Outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated
  • DigDate does not guarantee accuracy or completeness

AI-generated outputs reflect patterns and risk indicators, not verified facts.

6. Data Storage & Retention

6.1 Report Retention

  • Generated reports are stored temporarily
  • Reports are automatically deleted within approximately 72 hours
  • After deletion, reports cannot be recovered

6.2 Uploaded Content Retention

  • Uploaded images and chat screenshots are stored temporarily
  • Uploaded content is typically deleted within hours after processing
  • No uploaded images are retained beyond the report lifecycle

6.3 Email Records

  • Transactional emails may be retained for accounting and support purposes
  • Marketing emails (if applicable) may be retained until you unsubscribe

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

DigDate uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain sessions
  • Store language and locale preferences
  • Improve usability and performance
  • Detect fraud or abuse

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Services

DigDate relies on trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Google Cloud)
  • AI and image analysis services
  • Email delivery services
  • Fraud prevention and validation services

These providers process data only as necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

9. International Users

DigDate is operated from the United States but may be accessed globally.

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We take reasonable steps to protect data regardless of location.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. Note that due to our short data retention period, some data may already be deleted.

11. Data Security

DigDate uses administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

DigDate is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

DigDate Support

Email: support@digdate.com

Website: https://digdate.com

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