Privacy Policy

Effective April 2, 2026 · Last updated April 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BarbellBae (“BarbellBae,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you use our websites, apps, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). If you use the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy together with our Terms of Use.

Residents of Washington or Nevada should also read our Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, which supplements this notice where applicable.

1. Who we are

BarbellBae operates the Service as described on our site and in the Terms of Use. The entity responsible for your personal data may depend on where you live; we will identify that entity in any legally required disclosures or when you contact us.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we process in connection with the Service. Features that have their own separate notice will point you to that notice, and that notice will govern for those features.

3. Information we collect

3.1 You provide

  • Account data: such as email address and login credentials.
  • Profile data: such as display name, age, gender, city or general location, workout style, training frequency, and bio.
  • Photos and content: images you upload and text you post on your profile or send in messages.
  • Transactions: if you purchase paid features, payment-related details processed by our payment providers (we generally do not store full card numbers on our own servers).
  • Support and safety: information you send when you contact us or report another member, including details needed to investigate reports.

3.2 Generated or collected automatically

  • Usage data: such as features you use, likes, matches, approximate times of activity, and interactions with other members as permitted by the Service.
  • Technical data: such as device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and diagnostic logs that help us secure and improve the Service.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy.

4. How we use information

We use personal information to:

  • Create and maintain accounts and profiles, show you to other members, and operate matching and messaging.
  • Keep the Service secure, investigate abuse, enforce our Terms of Use, and comply with the law.
  • Provide customer support and respond to your requests.
  • Improve and develop features, understand aggregate usage trends, and fix bugs.
  • Send service-related notices (and, where allowed and if you opt in, marketing communications).

5. How we share information

We may share personal information:

  • With other members according to your profile visibility and how you use the Service (for example, profile fields and photos you choose to show).
  • With service providers who assist us (such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, and security), under contractual terms that require appropriate protection.
  • For legal reasons when we believe disclosure is required by law, to protect rights and safety, or to respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

We do not sell your personal information for money. Where “sale” or “sharing” has specific meanings under local law (for example, certain advertising activities), we will provide choices as required by applicable law.

6. Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After you delete your account, we may retain certain information in de-identified or aggregated form, or for limited periods where the law requires or permits retention.

7. Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International transfers

We may process and store information in your country and in other countries where we or our providers operate. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. You can adjust certain choices in your account settings (where available). You may opt out of marketing emails using the link in those emails.

10. Adults only — no minors

BarbellBae is intended solely for adults. You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or use the Service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account. If you believe someone under 18 is using the Service, please contact us.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the Service and update the “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice as required by law.

12. How to contact us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us through the support or contact method provided on the BarbellBae website or app.