Privacy Policy | elitemeetsbeauty - Data Protection & User Rights

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our premium dating services. This includes:

Personal Information You Provide

Account Data: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and preferences during registration.
Profile Information: Photos, biography, interests, lifestyle details, and communication preferences.
Communication Data: Messages, chat logs, and other content you send through our platform.
Payment Information: Billing details processed by secure third-party payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers).

Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited.
Usage Data: Interaction with features, time spent, clickstream data, and referral sources.
Location Data: Generalized location (city/country level) derived from IP address or device settings, if permitted.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following lawful purposes:

To create, manage, and secure your user account.
To facilitate matches and connections between users based on compatibility.
To personalize your experience, including profile recommendations and content.
To process transactions and manage subscriptions.
To communicate with you regarding service updates, security alerts, and promotional offers (you may opt-out).
To analyze platform usage for improvements, debugging, and developing new features.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest.
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
Access controls and strict internal data handling policies.
Secure data center infrastructure with industry-standard protections.

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and protect their login credentials.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyze trends, and personalize content.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (e.g., login sessions, security).
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, theme).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (anonymous aggregation).
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content (subject to your consent where required).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality.

5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

For Users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used.
Right to delete personal information (with exceptions).
Right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operations (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of ourselves or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to users.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at the time you provide information, with your explicit consent.

7. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

elitemeetsbeauty Data Privacy Team

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.

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8. Links to Other Policies

This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our other legal documents:

Terms of Service - Governs your use of our platform.
Cookie Policy: Detailed information is included within Section 4 of this document.

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.