NaughtyDate Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how NaughtyDate collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our dating platform.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to NaughtyDate's Privacy Policy. This document outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information and explains your privacy rights.

By using the NaughtyDate platform, website, or mobile application (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Important Notice

This policy applies to all users of NaughtyDate Services. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any material changes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service to you:

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect information that can identify you, including:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Date of birth and gender
  • Profile information, photos, and preferences
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Location data (with your consent)

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service:

  • Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and duration of your visit
  • Search queries and interactions with other users
Data Type Purpose of Collection Legal Basis
Account Information Create and manage your account Contractual necessity
Profile Data Personalize your experience and matches Consent
Usage Data Improve Service functionality Legitimate interest
Location Data Provide location-based matches Consent

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

Primary Purposes

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Personalize your experience and suggest compatible matches
  • Communicate with you about Service updates and offers
  • Monitor usage and analyze trends to improve our Service
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract: To provide the Services you requested
  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to specific processing
  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our Services
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

As a dating platform, certain information is visible to other users:

  • Profile information and photos you choose to share
  • Basic demographic information (age, location range)
  • Common interests and preferences
  • Messages you send to other users (obviously)

With Service Providers

We engage trusted third parties to perform functions:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and marketing services
  • Customer support platforms

Important Notes

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for advertising purposes. We require all service providers to maintain appropriate security measures and use your information only for the purposes we specify.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-party Cookies: Set by us to enable core functionality
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by our partners for analytics and advertising

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

  • Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your information
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
  • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for our Services
  • Employee Training: All staff receive regular privacy and security training

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Right to Object

You can object to certain processing of your personal information.

Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for processing based on consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Exercise Your Rights

Contact Our Privacy Team

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

Privacy Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Address: Privacy Team, NaughtyDate Inc., 123 Dating Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 5 business days

For general inquiries, please visit our contact page.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Notification of Changes

For significant changes to this policy, we may also provide additional notice through email or within the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.