Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 28, 2026

Entity: SJM Labs (Owner of Habibi Application)

1. Introduction

Welcome to Habibi. Your trust is the foundation of our community. This Privacy Policy explains how SJM Labs collects, stores, and protects your information. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this document.

2. Information We Collect

To provide a high-velocity matching experience, we collect specific data points during your journey with the Habibi application:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Registration: Your full name, phone number, and age.
  • Profile Content: Personal bio, gender orientation, and dating preferences.
  • Identity Media: Photos uploaded to our "api/uploads" directory for profile visualization.
  • Verification Data: Documents or images submitted to obtain the "Blue Tick" identity badge.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Geographic Data: Precise location data to enable Travel Mode and local matching.
  • Device Metadata: IP address, device type, and operating system version.
  • Interaction Logs: Swipe history (likes, passes, super-likes) and time spent on the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

SJM Labs utilizes a sophisticated administrative engine to process your data for the following purposes:

  • Matching Intelligence: Connecting users based on proximity and shared interests.
  • Real-Time Communication: Facilitating secure messaging between matched nodes.
  • Monetization Services: Managing Habibi Gold subscriptions and virtual gift transactions.
  • System Diagnostics: Monitoring API latency and server health to ensure 99.9% uptime.

4. Security and Encryption

Safety is built into our code. Our infrastructure employs the following security standards:

  • Transport Layer Security: All data in transit is encrypted via TLS 1.3 protocols.
  • Database Hardening: User IDs and sensitive balances are stored in isolated SQL environments.
  • Administrative Oversight: Access to the "Habibi OS" dashboard is restricted to authorized SJM Labs personnel.

5. User Rights & Data Control

In accordance with global privacy regulations, you retain full ownership of your data:

  • Data Access: You may request a copy of all data stored on our servers.
  • Account Deletion: You have the right to purge your account. Upon deletion, all messages, matches, and media are permanently erased from SJM Labs storage within 30 days.
  • Preference Management: You can toggle your visibility in the "Settings" menu at any time.

6. Community Protection

Habibi maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. Our "Node Purge" (Ban) functionality allows the administration to revoke access for any user violating our Terms of Service.

7. Contact and Support

For questions regarding your privacy, contact the SJM Labs legal team at:

admin@sjmlabs.site