DCZ Media Holdings LLC ("DCZ", "we", "our", "us") operates DesiCouplesZ at desicouplesz.app and desicouplesz.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
By creating an account or using DCZ, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you register, we collect your email address, date of birth (to verify you are 18+), display name, and password (stored as a bcrypt hash — never plaintext).
1.2 Profile Information
Information you choose to add to your profile: photos, bio, location (city-level only), relationship status, heritage, and preferences.
1.3 Age & Identity Verification
We use third-party age verification providers (Yoti at registration; HyperVerge for explicit content access). These providers process biometric or document data under their own privacy policies. We receive only a verification status (pass/fail) and a reference ID — we do not store your ID document images.
For 18 U.S.C. § 2257 compliance, custodial records (verified legal name, date of birth, ID type, and hashed ID number) are stored in a separate encrypted database accessible only to our designated records custodian.
1.4 Usage Data
We automatically collect IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and interaction data for security, analytics, and fraud prevention.
1.5 Communications
Messages sent between members are stored encrypted. We may access them only when required by law or to investigate abuse reports.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the platform
- To verify your age and identity
- To process payments via CCBill, Apple IAP, or Google Play Billing
- To send service communications (account updates, security alerts)
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and CSAM
- To comply with legal obligations (18 U.S.C. § 2257, NCMEC reporting)
- To enforce our Terms of Service
3. Content Moderation & CSAM
All uploaded media is scanned using PhotoDNA (Microsoft) and Hive AI for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Any detected CSAM is immediately removed, the account is permanently banned, and a report is filed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2258A. We do not inform the uploader of the specific reason for removal.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:
- Service providers — hosting (Hetzner), media storage (Cloudflare R2), email (SMTP2GO), age verification (Yoti, HyperVerge), AI moderation (Hive AI, Microsoft PhotoDNA), payment processors (CCBill, Apple, Google)
- Law enforcement — when required by valid legal process
- NCMEC — CSAM reports as required by law
- Business transfers — in the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to the same privacy protections
5. Data Retention
- Active account data: retained while your account is active
- Deleted account data: purged within 30 days, except where required by law
- 2257 custodial records: retained for 7 years as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2257
- Payment records: retained per CCBill / Apple / Google requirements
- CSAM incident logs: retained indefinitely
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. Note that we may be unable to delete data we are legally required to retain.
7. Cookies
We use HTTP-only cookies for authentication (session tokens). We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot detection. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.
8. Security
We use HTTPS/TLS for all data in transit, bcrypt for passwords, HTTP-only cookies for sessions, and encrypted storage for sensitive records. No system is 100% secure — if you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.
9. Children
DCZ is strictly for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Any account found to belong to a minor will be immediately terminated and the incident reported to appropriate authorities.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or an in-app notice. Continued use of DCZ after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
DCZ Media Holdings LLC
Wyoming, United States
Email: [email protected]