Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account registration information (name, email, password, date of birth)
• Profile information (photos, bio, interests, preferences)
• Payment and billing information
• Messages and communications with other users
• Customer support communications
• Survey responses and feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Creating and managing your account
• Facilitating connections between members
• Processing payments and subscriptions
• Sending important notifications and updates
• Responding to customer support requests
• Improving and personalizing your experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending promotional communications (with your consent)

3. How We Share Your Information

With Other Users

Your profile information, photos, and messages are visible to other members as necessary to provide the Service. You control what information appears on your profile.

With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service, including:

• Payment processors
• Cloud hosting services
• Analytics providers
• Email service providers
• Customer support tools

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe it's necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity
• Protect the safety of our users or the public

Business Transfers

If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information
• Regular security audits and testing
• Restricted access to personal information
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sugardate.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service
• Improve performance and user experience
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 90 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have information about a child, please contact us at privacy@sugardate.org.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sugardate.org or call 1-800-SUGAR-DATE.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 5 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes your consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in providing and improving the Service.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: