Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to FlirtyMatures. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website flirtymatures.net and use our services designed for mature singles seeking genuine connections.

By accessing our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please refrain from using our services. We are committed to being transparent about our data handling and ensuring your information is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. What Data We Collect

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

  • Personal Identification Data: Information you provide during registration and profile creation, such as your name, email address, date of birth, gender, location, and profile photos.
  • Profile and Preference Data: Details you share about your interests, lifestyle, relationship goals, and preferences to facilitate better matches.
  • Communication Data: Messages, chats, and other communications sent through our platform.
  • Technical and Usage Data: Automatically collected information including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.
  • Payment Information: If you choose premium services, our secure payment processors handle transaction details; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information responsibly to enhance your experience and operate our service effectively:

  • To create, manage, and secure your user account.
  • To provide personalized match suggestions and connect you with compatible members.
  • To facilitate communication between members through our internal messaging system.
  • To improve, test, and optimize our platform's functionality and user interface.
  • To send you service-related communications, updates, and security alerts.
  • To process payments for premium features and prevent fraudulent transactions.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Our Commitment: We do not use your personal data for purposes unrelated to our core service without your explicit consent. Your profile information is used solely to foster meaningful connections within our community.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We respect the confidentiality of your data and do not sell or rent your personal information to marketers. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FlirtyMatures, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information for specific purposes with your explicit permission.

5. Data Protection and Security

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

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring of our systems.
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
  • Secure data center facilities with physical and environmental protections.

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

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access and Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Restriction and Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of promotional communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Information" section. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., login sessions).
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements, both on and off our site.

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

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were made.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and, where appropriate, through an email notification or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect 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 team:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: Data Protection Officer, FlirtyMatures Network, 123 Connection Lane, Suite 450, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and fairly.