EbonyFlirt Privacy Policy: Protecting Your Personal Information

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to EbonyFlirt. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect it. By accessing and using the EbonyFlirt platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

This document applies to all services offered by EbonyFlirt on our website and any associated applications. It is designed to inform you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that any information you provide will be used in accordance with this policy.

2. What Data We Collect

To provide you with a personalized and secure dating experience, we collect several types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, date of birth, gender, and location data provided during registration.
• Profile Information: Details you choose to share on your profile, such as interests, preferences, photos, and biographical information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent, and search queries.
• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, and other diagnostic data.
• Communication Data: Messages, chats, and other communications sent through our platform.
• Payment Information: If you choose premium services, we collect necessary billing details, though full payment card details are processed by secure third-party payment processors.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for specific, legitimate purposes to enhance your experience and operate our service effectively:

• To create, manage, and maintain your account.
• To facilitate matches and connections between users based on shared interests and preferences.
• To personalize your experience, including showing relevant profiles and content.
• To process transactions for premium features and subscriptions.
• To communicate with you regarding service updates, security alerts, and promotional offers (where you have opted in).
• To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our platform's functionality, security, and user interface.
• To enforce our Terms of Service and protect the safety and integrity of our community.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer support. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, we may disclose information to comply with such obligations.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for specific purposes with your explicit consent.

We ensure any third-party recipient provides an adequate level of data protection.

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of our systems.
• Access controls that limit employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
• Secure server infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to responding promptly to any suspected data breach.

6. Your Rights

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

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Information" section. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

EbonyFlirt uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: Data Protection Officer, EbonyFlirt Network, 123 Privacy Lane, Suite 500, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

We are committed to working with you to resolve any complaints or concerns you may have about our use of your personal data.