Who we are
KaWink is a dating platform created for Nigerians in Nigeria and in the UK, US and Canada – plus anyone who loves Naija culture.
This website is operated by KaWink (referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this policy).
Our website address is https://kawink.app.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you:
visit our website, and
use any forms, waitlists or other features on the site.
If you have questions, you can contact us at: privacy@kawink.app
What information we collect
We collect information in three main ways:
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1. Information you give us directly
For example when you:
join our email waitlist
fill in a contact form
leave a comment on a blog post
We may collect:
name and email address
any other details you choose to share in your message or comment
your country or region (if you tell us)
2. Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, some data is collected automatically to help us keep the site secure and improve it. This may include:
IP address
browser type and version
device type
pages you visit and how you interact with them
date and time of visits
This information is usually collected through cookies and similar technologies (see section 6).
3. Comments & spam protection
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) may be visible next to your comment.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
run and maintain the website
respond to messages and enquiries
manage our email waitlist and send updates about KaWink
keep the site secure and protect against spam, fraud and abuse
understand how people use our website so we can improve it
meet our legal and regulatory obligations
If you join our waitlist, we will only email you about:
KaWink launch updates
important changes to the service
occasional surveys or feedback requests
You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by using the link in the email or contacting us.
Legal basis for using your data (UK & EU users)
If you are in the UK or European Economic Area, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – for example when you sign up to our email waitlist.
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services you’ve requested.
Legitimate interests – for example to keep our website secure, prevent abuse and understand how our site is used, as long as these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with:
Service providers who help us run the website (for example hosting companies, analytics tools, email providers, spam-detection services). They can only use your data to provide services to us.
Legal, safety and security partners if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, property or safety of KaWink, our users or others.
If you request a password reset (for site accounts, if enabled), your IP address may be included in the reset email for security reasons.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the site work properly.
We use cookies to:
remember your preferences (for example if you accept cookies)
keep you logged in if we ever enable site accounts
help us understand website traffic and performance
protect the site from spam and abuse
Examples:
If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email and website in cookies so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last for about one year.
If you visit our login page (if enabled), we may set a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. It does not contain personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly.
How long we keep your information
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to:
run the website
respond to enquiries
meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements
Examples:
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely so we can recognise and automatically approve follow-up comments rather than holding them for moderation.
If you join our waitlist, we keep your email address until you unsubscribe or we no longer need the list.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example in the UK or EU), you may have the right to:
access the personal data we hold about you
ask us to correct inaccurate information
ask us to delete your data in certain situations
object to or restrict certain types of processing
withdraw consent where we rely on consent (for example for email updates)
complain to a data-protection authority
If you’d like to exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@kawink.app
We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example videos, images or posts from other websites). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the other website directly.
Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking and monitor your interaction with that content, including tracking if you have an account and are logged in to that site. We are not responsible for how those websites handle your data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review the policy occasionally to stay informed about how we use your information
How to contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: privacy@kawink.app
Website: https://kawink.app
This privacy statement was last revised on November 19, 2025.
