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Privacy Policy

Effective July 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Mostafa Osman (“Nudge,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Nudge mobile application (the “App”). By using the App you agree to this Policy.

Information we collect

We collect only what the App needs to function:

  • Phone number. Used to create your account and to sign you in via a one-time SMS verification code.
  • Profile details. Your name, username, and optional profile photo.
  • Friends and circles. The connections you create in the App and, with your permission, contacts you choose to match against existing users.
  • Calendar (optional). If you connect Google Calendar, availability data used to suggest times. You can disconnect at any time.
  • Location (optional). If you grant permission, approximate location used for location-based features. You can disable this in your device settings.
  • Device and push tokens. A push notification identifier so we can deliver notifications, plus basic device and log data needed to operate and secure the service.

How we use your information

We use your information to operate and provide the App: to authenticate you, deliver notifications and nudges, connect you with people you choose, and keep the service secure. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

SMS / Text Messaging

Nudge sends one-time verification codes by SMS to authenticate your account. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of messages and HELP for help.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties or affiliates for any purpose. We share your phone number only with our SMS delivery provider, solely to transmit your verification code.

How we share information

We share information only with service providers who process it on our behalf to run the App, and only as needed to provide the service:

  • SMS delivery (Twilio) — to send your verification codes.
  • Hosting and storage (our cloud infrastructure and Amazon Web Services) — to run the API and store profile photos.
  • Push notifications (Apple Push Notification service) — to deliver notifications.

These providers are bound to use the data only to provide their service to us. We may also disclose information if required by law. As noted above, mobile and SMS opt-in data is never shared for marketing purposes.

Data retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active. Verification codes are short-lived and expire within minutes. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see below).

Your choices and rights

You can update your profile, disconnect optional integrations (calendar, location), and delete your account from within the App or by contacting us. Deleting your account removes your personal data, subject to any retention required by law.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and hashing of authentication credentials. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your data.

Children

Nudge is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above.

Contact

Questions about this Policy or your data: support@nudgesocialapp.com or +1 (503) 567-6654.