Privacy Policy

Your privacy isn't just a feature—it's our foundation.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Our Privacy Promise

At Night Owl, we believe that late-night conversations should stay between you and the people you choose to share them with. We built this app for night owls who want genuine connections without sacrificing their privacy. Unlike other social apps, we don't sell your data, we don't show you ads, and we don't track your every move.

What We Collect (And Why)

Account Information

Your email address (for account recovery only), username, and password. We never require your real name or phone number.

Mood & Preferences

The moods you select help us match you with like-minded night owls. This data is used solely for matching and is never shared externally.

Messages & Thoughts

Your conversations are end-to-end encrypted. We cannot read them, and they auto-delete based on your settings.

Usage Data

Anonymous analytics help us improve the app. We track features used, not the content you create.

What We DON'T Collect

Your real name or identity
Your location data
Your contacts or address book
Your browsing history
Your photos or camera roll
Data from other apps

How We Protect Your Data

  • End-to-end encryption for all private messages
  • Zero-knowledge architecture means we can't read your conversations even if we wanted to
  • Regular security audits by independent third parties
  • Data stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption

Your Rights & Controls

You're in control of your data. Here's what you can do:

Download Your Data

Export everything we have about you anytime

Delete Your Account

Permanently remove all your data with one tap

Manage Permissions

Control what the app can access on your device

Opt Out of Analytics

Disable anonymous usage tracking in settings

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services, and only when absolutely necessary:

  • Cloud hosting: For secure, reliable service
  • Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated data only
  • Payment processing: For premium subscriptions (we never see your card details)

Questions?

We're here to help. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, reach out to us:

privacy@nightowl.app