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Privacy Policy for Tethxr

Effective Date: 23 February 2026

1. Introduction

Tethxr (pronounced “Tether”) is a global social networking and social connection mobile application that helps users connect, message, and discover nearby people with similar interests. The app is available worldwide and is intended only for users who are 18 years of age or older.

Tethxr is operated by an individual developer (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

By using Tethxr, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

  • You must be 18 years or older to use Tethxr.
  • We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18.
  • If we become aware that we have collected personal data from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete that information and may terminate the account.

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use Tethxr:

3.1 Personal Details

  • Name
  • Username
  • Email address
  • Age
  • Date of birth
  • Gender

3.2 Demographic and Social Data

  • Bio
  • Hometown
  • Languages known
  • Religion
  • Job role and company
  • Relationship status
  • Zodiac sign
  • Political party
  • Drinking and smoking preferences

3.3 Profile Media

  • Profile picture (required during profile setup)
  • Other photos and images you choose to upload

These media files are stored in AWS S3.

3.4 Location and Proximity Data

  • Real-time device location (latitude and longitude), collected and updated only when you open and actively use the app, not continuously in the background.
  • Location coordinates are stored as a GEOGRAPHY type in our database.
  • Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi signals used to discover nearby users and enable proximity-based features. Any device identifiers processed for this purpose are used only as needed for discovery and connection and are not used for advertising.

3.5 Interaction and Social Graph Data

  • Connection requests sent and received, and accepted connections
  • Messages exchanged with other users
  • Profile views and basic engagement actions
  • Blocking and reporting actions

3.6 Device and Technical Data

  • Device model, operating system, app version, and similar technical details
  • Log data such as timestamps, language and region settings, and basic network information

This data may be collected via our backend and through analytics and crash-reporting tools.

3.7 Analytics and Usage Data

We collect user behaviour data in the app for analytics and product improvement purposes. Examples include:

  • App events such as:
    • Login and logout
    • Signup and onboarding completion
    • Button clicks and screen views
    • Feature usage events (e.g., opening chat, sending a message, viewing a profile)

This data is used only for analytics and performance (not for advertising). We request consent for analytics in line with GDPR and applicable US state privacy laws, and we respect your choices.iapp+3

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Account creation and management
    • To create and maintain your Tethxr account.
    • To authenticate you via Google or Apple (using Supabase Auth).
  • Discovery and social connections
    • To show you nearby users based on your location and proximity (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
    • To allow you to search for other users by their username.
    • When searched or discovered, only minimal information is displayed to others, such as:
      • Username
      • Profile picture
      • Name (only if you have chosen to show it)
      • Verified status (if applicable)
      • Other minimal indicators necessary for discovery and trust.
  • Messaging and interactions
    • To enable you to send and receive messages, images, and other content with your connections.
    • To allow connection requests, acceptances, and blocking of users.
  • Analytics and product improvement
    • To understand how users interact with the app (e.g., button_click, login, signup, and similar events) and to improve usability, performance, and features.
    • To generate aggregated and anonymized statistics and metrics for internal analysis.plausible+1
  • Security, safety, and abuse prevention
    • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and policy violations.
    • To enforce our Terms of Use and protect user safety.
  • Legal and compliance
    • To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities when required.

5. Messaging, Media, and Encryption

5.1 Transport and Storage Security

  • All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using modern security protocols (e.g., HTTPS/TLS).kaspersky+1

5.2 Envelope Encryption for Chats and Images

  • All chats and images sent through the app are protected using envelope encryption.
  • Envelope encryption means that the content is encrypted with a data key, and that data key is further protected, providing strong security for data at rest and in transit on our infrastructure.learn.microsoft+1
  • Encrypted messages and media are stored in our database and storage systems (e.g., Supabase and AWS S3).

5.3 Local Device Storage

  • To improve performance and user experience, some messages, images, and related data may be stored locally on your device for faster access (for example, recent chats or cached media).
  • Any such locally stored data is also encrypted.
  • You can generally clear this local data by logging out, uninstalling the app, or using device/app settings where applicable.

5.4 Planned End‑to‑End Encryption (E2E) for Auto‑Deleted Messages

  • We plan to introduce end‑to‑end encryption (E2E) for certain auto‑deleted messages in the future.
  • When implemented, eligible messages will be encrypted in such a way that only the communicating devices (and not our servers) can decrypt them.
  • Details of this feature, including what data is covered and how it works, will be described in an updated version of this Privacy Policy and/or in‑app notices when the feature becomes available.

6. Authentication

  • Users can sign in only via Google or Apple using Supabase Auth.
  • We do not store your raw passwords. Authentication is handled by the respective identity providers and Supabase.

7. Location and Proximity Features

  • Your location is used to show nearby users and to power discovery and connection features.
  • Location data is updated only when you open and use the app, not continuously in the background.
  • Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi are used to locate and connect with nearby users.
  • Upon connecting, users can see only minimal information about you until a connection is fully established.
  • You can block other users at any time to prevent further communication and limit visibility.

8. Data for Analytics and Consent

8.1 Analytics Purpose

  • Analytics data is used only for understanding usage and improving the app (e.g., identifying which features are popular, where users encounter errors, and how to optimize performance).
  • We do not use analytics data for targeted advertising, and we do not include advertising SDKs.

8.2 Consent under GDPR and US Regulations

  • For users in the European Union/EEA, UK, and other GDPR‑like jurisdictions, we ask for explicit consent before collecting or processing analytics data that is not strictly necessary for operating the app.termsfeed+3
  • Consent is:
    • Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.secureprivacy+1
    • Collected via clear in‑app prompts or settings.
    • Withdrawable at any time through app settings (where implemented) or by contacting support.
  • For users in applicable US states with privacy laws, we inform you about analytics data collection and provide mechanisms consistent with those laws (e.g., opt‑out or consent where required).cookieyes+1

If you withdraw your consent, we will stop collecting analytics data that depends on consent, while still processing data that is strictly necessary to operate the service.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share data with:

  • Supabase – for authentication, database, and real‑time messaging.
  • AWS S3 – for secure storage of photos and other media.
  • Google Analytics or similar tools – for aggregate usage analytics (subject to your consent where required).iapp+1
  • Firebase Crashlytics – for crash diagnostics and performance monitoring.

We may also share data:

  • To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our rights and those of our users.
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other change of control (if applicable in the future), in which case you will be notified of changes to data handling.

10. Data Storage, Security, and International Transfers

  • Data is stored on Supabase and AWS infrastructure in locations such as the EU and/or US, subject to their security certifications and compliance standards.
  • We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
    • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
    • Encryption at rest (including envelope encryption for chats and images)
    • Access controls and logging
  • Where personal data is transferred internationally (for example, from the EU/EEA to other countries), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms, as required by GDPR.

11. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the service.
  • If you request account deletion, your account and associated data will be scheduled for permanent deletion after 30 days, during which you may revoke the deletion request.
  • Certain data may be retained for a longer period if required for legal, security, or fraud‑prevention purposes, or in an aggregated/anonymized form that no longer identifies you.

12. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR, CCPA/US state laws, PIPEDA, LGPD, and similar laws), you may have some or all of the following rights:

  • Right of access to your data
  • Right to rectification (correction) of inaccurate data
  • Right to deletion/erasure (subject to legal limitations)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability (where applicable)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (for consent‑based processing such as certain analytics)
  • Right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights (e.g., under CCPA)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

13. User Controls and Choices

  • You can edit your profile details, including visibility of your name, via in‑app settings where available.
  • You may control whether certain data (such as location) is accessible by adjusting your device or app permissions.
  • For analytics that relies on consent, you may withdraw consent via in‑app options (where implemented) or by contacting support.

14. Children’s Privacy

Tethxr is intended only for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a user under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove the data and close the account.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document, and
  • Provide notice in the app and/or via email, where appropriate.

Your continued use of Tethxr after the updated policy becomes effective means you accept the revised terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, need to exercise your rights, or wish to request account/data deletion or correction, please contact:

Email: [email protected] Response Time: Within 72 hours

When making a privacy request (such as data access or deletion), please include your Tethxr username and clearly describe your request.

Note: As the developer, I am solely responsible for Tethxr; there is no company entity operating the app. Tethxr complies with GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, and other applicable international privacy laws.

By using Tethxr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.