This Privacy Policy explains how Flare (“Flare,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the Flare mobile apps, websites (including flaresparkdating.com), and related services (the “Services”). Flare is a Mature-rated, 18+ dating, Live streaming, and user-generated content (UGC) platform for adults only.
By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use Flare. This Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
1. Who we are
Flare is operated by Christian Shumpert, sole proprietor (“Operator”). For privacy questions and general support, contact ShumpertSafetyConsulting@gmail.com or call (682) 468-7844. Website: https://flaresparkdating.com.
2. Eligibility (18+)
The Services are a Mature-rated dating, Live streaming, and user-generated content (UGC) platform intended only for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it and may terminate the account.
3. Information we collect
We collect information you provide, information generated through use of the Services, and information from devices and third parties as described below.
A. Account and profile information
Name or display name, email, date of birth or age confirmation, password or authentication credentials, photos, bio, interests, preferences, and other profile content you choose to add. We do not collect phone numbers for Flare accounts.
B. Communications (including paid DMs)
Direct messages (including paid DMs), in-app chat, support requests, and reports about users or content. Message content may be processed for delivery, safety, fraud prevention, and moderation.
C. Live streaming and social activity
Stream metadata, Live video/audio as broadcast, Live chat, gift and tip records, viewer and host identifiers, timestamps, and related activity logs.
D. Payments and wallet
Purchase amounts, coin balances, gift history, VIP subscription status, payout or earnings status where applicable, and transaction metadata. Payment card numbers are processed by Google Play Billing (for Android in-app digital goods such as coins and VIP) and/or Stripe (for web purchases). We do not store full payment card numbers on Flare servers.
E. Location (Meetup Live)
If you enable Meetup Live or nearby features, we may collect approximate or precise location with your device permission. Location is optional and can be revoked in your device settings. We use it to power nearby / meetup features, not to sell your location data.
F. Device and technical information
Device type, operating system, app version, device and advertising identifiers (where applicable), IP address, language, time zone, crash logs, diagnostics, and usage analytics. We intentionally collect crash logs, diagnostics, and usage analytics to operate and improve Flare and diagnose failures.
G. Cookies and similar (web)
On the website we use cookies and similar technologies for login, security, preferences, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; some features may not work if cookies are disabled.
H. Third parties
Sign-in providers (such as Google or Apple), app stores (including Google Play), and payment processors (Google Play Billing, Stripe) may share limited account or transaction data with us as needed to operate the Services.
4. How we use information
We use information to:
- Provide matching, messaging, Live streaming, gifts, VIP, paid DMs, and Meetup Live features
- Process payments, coin purchases, and creator earnings
- Authenticate accounts and maintain security and fraud prevention
- Enforce our Terms, Community Guidelines, and 18+ eligibility
- Moderate user-generated content (UGC) and Live streams
- Provide customer support and respond to requests
- Improve products, measure performance, and develop new features
- Comply with law and protect rights, safety, and property
5. How we share information
We do not sell personal information as a standalone data product. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us host, operate, moderate, analyze, or support the Services (under contractual obligations)
- Payment processors and app stores — Google Play Billing (Android) and Stripe (web)
- Other users, as required by features you use (e.g., profile, Live, messages, gifts)
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) under confidentiality
- Authorities or others when required by law, legal process, or to protect safety, rights, or property
- Parties to a corporate transaction (merger, sale, financing), subject to appropriate protections
6. User-generated content and Live
Content you post, stream, or send (including Live video, chat, photos, and messages) may be visible to other users as the feature is designed. Flare may review, remove, restrict, or preserve content and accounts for safety, abuse prevention, legal compliance, and policy enforcement. Live streams and related metadata may be logged for moderation and dispute handling.
7. Payments, coins, gifts, VIP, and paid DMs
Revenue and earnings splits (subject to our Terms, fraud checks, chargebacks, and applicable law):
- Live gifts: 30% Flare / 70% streamer
- VIP and paid DMs: 100% platform revenue unless we state otherwise in writing
On Android, digital goods such as coins and VIP must be purchased through Google Play Billing when offered inside the native app. On the web, purchases are processed through Stripe. Spending already-purchased coins (for example on gifts or paid DMs) is not a separate store purchase. We retain payment and gift records as needed for accounting, disputes, and compliance.
8. Retention
We retain information while your account is active and as reasonably needed for the purposes above, including disputes, enforcement, abuse prevention, tax, and legal obligations. After you delete your account or request deletion, we will delete or de-identify personal information within a reasonable period, except where we must retain data for legal, safety, fraud-prevention, or accounting reasons.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export certain personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You can:
- Update profile information in the app or website
- Disable location permissions in device settings
- Manage notification preferences in settings
- Request account deletion through the product or by contacting us
- Email privacy or rights requests to ShumpertSafetyConsulting@gmail.com
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Some rights may be limited by law or by our need to operate the Services securely.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No system is perfectly secure. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials and for activity under your account.
11. International transfers
Flare is operated from the United States. Information may be processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
12. Children’s privacy
Flare is for adults 18 and older only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date on https://flaresparkdating.com/privacy. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice. Continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy where permitted by law.
14. Contact
Privacy and support: ShumpertSafetyConsulting@gmail.com
Phone: (682) 468-7844
Website: https://flaresparkdating.com
Operator: Christian Shumpert, sole proprietor (Flare). We do not currently publish a separate mailing address; please use email or phone for privacy and support requests.
See also Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.