Hibbly Privacy Policy for Our Dating Site

This Privacy Policy explains how Hibbly, an adults-only dating site for singles in the United States, collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you visit hibbly.net or use our matching, messaging and account features. It applies to every visitor and registered member. By creating an account or browsing Hibbly, you acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older and that you have read this policy. This policy works alongside our Terms & Conditions and our Cookie Policy, which cover related rules for using the platform.

Information We Collect

Hibbly collects information in three ways: what you give us directly, what our systems observe automatically, and what limited data arrives from third parties such as sign-in providers. Each category serves a specific purpose in running and securing the platform, described below.

Information You Provide

• Account details, such as your email address, password, date of birth and gender preferences
• Profile details, including photos, a short bio, interests and the age range or distance you are looking for
• Messages and content you exchange with other members through Hibbly's chat features
• Information you submit through support requests, surveys or account verification steps

Information Collected Automatically

• Device and log data, including browser type, operating system, IP address and crash reports
• Approximate location, used to show you singles near you and calculate distance labels
• Usage data, such as which profiles you view, swipe activity and session length

Information From Third Parties

• Basic profile information if you choose to register or sign in using a third-party account
• Fraud-prevention signals from identity or device-verification partners used to screen new accounts

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• Creating, authenticating and securing your Hibbly account
• Powering matching and discovery, so the profiles you see reflect your stated preferences and location
• Delivering messaging and notification features between matched members
• Detecting and preventing fraud, fake profiles and other abuse of the platform
• Sending service communications, such as security alerts, match notifications and account updates
• Meeting legal, regulatory and law-enforcement obligations where applicable

Fraud and fake-profile prevention draws on a broad set of internal safety processes designed to keep automated and bad-faith accounts out of the match pool, rather than any single automated check.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Hibbly uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, measure how the site is used and support advertising partners. Some cookies are essential to core functions like login and matching; others are optional and can be limited through your browser settings. For a full breakdown of cookie categories, retention periods and how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy.

How We Share Information

Hibbly does not sell your profile content, photos or private messages to third parties for unrelated marketing purposes. We do share limited information in the situations described below.

Service Providers

We work with vendors that host our infrastructure, process payments, verify identity signals and provide customer support. These providers receive only the information needed to perform their function and are contractually restricted from using it for their own purposes.

Advertising and Analytics Partners

We may share device identifiers and usage data with analytics and advertising partners to understand how the site performs and to reach users with relevant offers. Where required, you can opt out of this sharing through your cookie preferences or device settings, as detailed in the Cookie Policy.

Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information when required by law, in response to a valid legal request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of a member or the public, or to investigate suspected fraud or abuse.

Business Transfers

If Hibbly is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, member information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the commitments described in this policy.

How We Protect Your Data

Data sent between your device and Hibbly's servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS, and access to member data internally is restricted to personnel who need it to do their jobs. We apply technical and administrative safeguards to stored data, including access controls and monitored systems designed to limit unauthorized access. That said, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately using the details below.

Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights over the personal information Hibbly holds about you.

Rights for EU/UK Residents

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to data portability, in a commonly used format
• The right to object to certain processing, including for direct marketing

Rights for California Residents

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared or sold
• The right to delete personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

How to Submit a Request

To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address in the contact section below with a description of your request. We will verify your identity using information tied to your account before processing the request, and we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain account and profile information for as long as your account remains active, so that matching, messaging and safety features continue to work correctly. Certain data may be kept longer where needed to investigate fraud, resolve disputes or meet legal obligations, even after an account is deleted. When you delete your Hibbly account, we deactivate your profile from the discovery feed and begin removing personal data according to these retention rules, unless a longer period is legally required.

Age Restriction and Children's Privacy

International Users and Data Transfers

Hibbly is operated from the United States, and the servers that store and process member information are located there. If you access Hibbly from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your home country. By using Hibbly, you consent to this transfer and processing as described in this policy.

Policy Updates and How to Contact Us

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the app or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Hibbly is operated in the United States. For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns about how your information is handled, contact us at [email protected]. For the rules that govern your use of the platform and any subscription terms, see our Terms & Conditions, and for a full breakdown of cookie categories, see our Cookie Policy.