Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 23, 2026

At Sparq, we take your privacy extremely seriously. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the strict safeguards we put in place to keep your identity and conversations secure.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the minimum amount of data required to provide a functional and safe matching service:

• Account Details: When you register an account, we store your username, email address, age, gender, and interests. Guests do not need to register, and we only create a local guest profile on your device.
• Location Data: To match you with nearby strangers, we request access to your general geographic location (Country, State, and City). This is resolved at connection time and is not tracked continuously.
• Device and Local Logs: We use cookies and browser Local Storage to save your login tokens, local settings, and message history logs on your own device.

2. Chat Data and Ephemerality

Your conversations are completely private. We operate under a strict zero-history policy:

• No Server Storage: Chat messages, images, voice notes, and GIFs exchanged during matchmaking sessions are routed in real-time through WebSocket connections. They are **never** stored on our servers.
• Local Storage only: For friend chats, your conversation history is saved exclusively on **your own device's local storage**. If you clear your browser data or log out without backup, your messages are permanently gone.

3. Face Verification Processing

Optional identity verification helps build a trust-based community:

• Real-time Client-side Analysis: The face check scanning process is done completely in your local browser using client-side algorithms (face-api.js).
• Zero Server Uploads: No camera frames, images, or video feeds are ever sent to our servers. Only the success/fail result of the check is communicated to assign your Verification Badge.

4. How We Use Information

We use your basic profile data solely to:

• Perform matching based on your gender filters, tags, and location.
• Maintain account security and verify coin purchases.
• Investigate reports of harassment, spam, or inappropriate behavior to keep the platform safe.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please visit our Contact Us page.