TapToLove Privacy Policy: Protecting Your Personal Data

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of TapToLove ("we," "our," or "us"). This policy applies to all information collected through our website (taptolove.net), mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Service immediately.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

2. What Data We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Data"). The categories include:

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and preferences you provide during registration.
• Profile Data: Photos, biography, interests, location (city/region), and other details you choose to share on your public or private profile.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Service, such as profiles viewed, matches, messages sent/received, time spent, and features used.
• Technical & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, mobile network information, and approximate location derived from your IP.
• Communication Data: Contents of your messages, chats, and any communications with other users or our support team.
• Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, our third-party payment processors collect billing details. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for legitimate business purposes, including:

• To create, maintain, and secure your account.
• To facilitate matches and connections between users based on shared preferences.
• To operate, improve, and personalize the Service, including showing relevant profiles and features.
• To communicate with you about service updates, security alerts, and promotional offers (you can opt-out).
• To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance user experience and platform safety.
• To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, abuse, and illegal activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

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

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing), under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TapToLove, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition, where user information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: We will share information with third parties when you direct us to do so.
• Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research or marketing purposes.

5. Data Protection & Security

We implement a variety of technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data in your profile.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications via the "unsubscribe" link in emails or your account settings.
• Object/Restrict Processing: Object to our processing of your data under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze service usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Service. For more detailed information, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or by other means, such as email, to give you an opportunity to review the changes before they become effective.

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 at:

TapToLove Networks
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

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