Rivox Privacy Policy

1) Data We Process

Account & Profile Information

  • First name and/or display name

  • Email address

  • Apple Sign-In identifier (if applicable)

  • Google account identifier (if applicable)

  • Optional phone number

  • Profile photo(s) and/or profile video

  • Short bio

  • Service offered (free text)

  • Service requested (free text)

  • Availability and experience level (if provided)

  • Verification photos (for identity verification)

App Usage & Interactions

  • Likes, matches, and chat interactions

  • Messages exchanged between matched users

  • Swipe activity and limits (Free vs Pro)

  • Subscription status (Free or Pro)

  • Reports and blocks

Payments & Subscriptions

  • Subscription purchases handled exclusively by Apple In-App Purchases.
    Rivox does not store or process your credit card or banking details.

Technical & Device Data

  • Device model

  • iOS version

  • App version

  • Anonymized technical identifiers

  • Crash logs and performance logs

Website Data

  • Strictly necessary cookies for website functionality

  • Analytics cookies (if enabled, see Cookies section)

2) Purposes & Legal Bases

We process your data to:

  • Provide and operate the Rivox service (account, profiles, matching, messaging) — contract performance

  • Enable service exchanges between users — contract performance

  • Manage subscriptions and access to Pro features — contract performance / legal obligations

  • Ensure safety, prevent fraud, and moderate misuse — legitimate interest

  • Provide customer support — legitimate interest

  • Send optional product or marketing communications — consent

3) Service Exchange Disclaimer

Rivox is a platform that connects users to exchange services.
Rivox is not a party to any agreement between users and does not guarantee the quality, safety, or completion of any service.

Users are solely responsible for:

  • The services they offer

  • The services they request

  • Any agreement or exchange made with other users

4) Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Apple Inc. (for In-App Purchases and subscription management)

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers

  • Messaging and notification service providers

  • Analytics and crash reporting tools

  • Authorities or regulators where required by law

All processors operate under appropriate data protection agreements (GDPR Art. 28 where applicable).

5) International Transfers

Where data is processed outside the EU (e.g., United States), we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Or equivalent legal safeguards

6) Data Retention

  • Account and profile data: retained for the duration of your account

  • After account deletion: up to 36 months for legal, security, or dispute purposes

  • Logs and security data: 6–12 months

  • Subscription records: retained as required by applicable laws and Apple policies

7) Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (TLS)

  • Access controls

  • Monitoring and logging

Payments and billing security are handled by Apple through App Store systems.

8) Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
rivoxcontact@gmail.com

We will respond within 30 days. Proof of identity may be required.

9) Identity Verification

To improve trust and safety, Rivox may request:

  • Email verification

Verification data is used solely for trust and safety purposes.

10) Minors

Rivox is intended for users aged 18+ (or local legal equivalent).
Accounts created by underage users are not permitted.

11) Cookies / Analytics (Website)

  • Necessary cookies: required for basic site functionality

  • Analytics cookies (if used): only enabled with your consent via a cookie banner
    You may withdraw consent at any time.

12) Contact

For any privacy-related questions:
rivoxcontact@gmail.com

13) Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.