May 18, 2026

Privacy Policy

First Round ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data responsibly and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our app and services.

1. Information we collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve our service.

Personal Information
  • Name, email address, and mobile number
  • Date of birth, gender, city, and profile details
  • Photos, bio, profession, interests, and intentions
  • Discovery preferences and account status
  • Billing information for drink invitations (processed securely via third-party providers)
Usage Data
  • Profiles you view, drinks you send or receive, and chat after acceptance
  • Restaurant selections, vouchers, and redemptions
  • Interaction data (features used, session activity)
  • Device and location information where needed for discovery or redemption
2. How we use your information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and operate the First Round service
  • Review membership applications and manage account status
  • Enable discovery, drink invitations, chat after acceptance, and voucher redemption
  • Personalize preferences and improve product performance
  • Communicate updates, support, and important notices
  • Ensure security, prevent misuse, and support member safety (including reports)
3. Matching and preferences

First Round may use your profile and preferences to:

  • Surface relevant approved members in discovery
  • Apply filters such as intention, age range, location, and interests
  • Support invitation, payment, and redemption flows

Your data is processed securely and is not sold. We do not use your personal content to train public AI models without your consent.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only with:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, payments, analytics)
  • Partner restaurants as needed to fulfil drink redemptions
  • Legal authorities when required by law

All partners are required to handle your data securely.

5. Data security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure infrastructure providers
  • Access controls and monitoring
6. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Request deletion of your account
  • Export your data
  • Block or report other members
7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations.

8. Third-Party Services

First Round may integrate with third-party tools (e.g., payment processors, maps, or analytics). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes when required.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: hello@firstround.app

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