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  Welcome to 1stdateclub, a private matchmaking dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections through personalized introductions and curated matches. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other relevant data protection regulations.

By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service. We may update this Policy periodically; changes will be posted here with the updated "Last Updated" date. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification, and continued use after such notice constitutes acceptance.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide our matchmaking services, improve user experience, and ensure safety. This includes:

• Personal      Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, date of      birth, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship preferences,      location (city or approximate geolocation), photos, and sensitive details      like ethnicity, religion, or family status (optional, used solely for      matching).
• Profile      and Usage Data: Responses to compatibility questionnaires, chat      histories, match interactions, and device information (e.g., IP address,      browser type, device ID).
• Payment      Information: If you subscribe to premium features, we collect billing      details via secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe); we do not store      full credit card numbers.
• Automatically      Collected Data: Cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools track site      usage, session duration, and referral sources to optimize matchmaking      algorithms.

We do not collect data from users under 18. For age verification, we may require ID uploads, which are securely processed and deleted after confirmation.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to deliver our core services and enhance your experience:

• Providing      the Service: Creating profiles, generating matches, facilitating      introductions, and sending personalized recommendations.
• Communication      and Support: Responding to inquiries, resolving disputes, and sending      service updates (e.g., new match notifications).
• Improvement      and Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data helps refine algorithms and      conduct research (e.g., anonymous profile analysis for better      compatibility insights).
• Safety      and Fraud Prevention: Monitoring for abusive behavior, verifying      identities, and complying with legal obligations (e.g., reporting illegal      activity).
• Marketing:      With your consent, we may send promotional emails about Service features      or partner events. You can opt out anytime.

We process sensitive data (e.g., sexual orientation) only for matching purposes and with explicit consent. Legal bases for processing include contract fulfillment, legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention), and consent where required.

3. How We Share Your Information

We prioritize confidentiality—your profile is never publicly searchable or shared with unauthorized parties. Sharing occurs only in limited cases:

• Service      Providers: Trusted vendors for hosting, payment processing, analytics      (e.g., Google Analytics), and email delivery. All have strict      confidentiality agreements and GDPR/CCPA compliance.
• Match      Introductions: Basic profile details (e.g., name, photos, interests)      are shared only with matched users upon mutual agreement. Full details      remain private until you consent.
• Legal      Requirements: We may disclose data to authorities for law enforcement,      fraud investigations, or court orders.
• Business      Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, data may transfer      to the new entity, subject to equivalent protections.

We do not sell your data to third parties for advertising or other commercial purposes.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Active      Accounts: While your account is in use or for 2 years after last login      (to allow reactivation).
• Post-Service:      Up to 7 years for legal/compliance reasons (e.g., tax records) or dispute      resolution.
• Deletion      Requests: You can request deletion at any time via info@1stdateclub.com. We will erase      data within 30 days, except where legally required to retain (e.g., fraud      prevention). Isolated data is securely stored until obligations expire.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data. Depending on your location:

• Access      and Correction: View or update your info in account settings.
• Deletion      and Portability: Request erasure or a portable copy (GDPR/CCPA).
• Opt-Outs:      Unsubscribe from emails, disable location sharing, or limit sensitive data      use.
• Do      Not Sell My Info (CCPA): We do not sell data, but you can opt out of      any future sharing.
• EEA/UK      Rights: Withdraw consent, object to processing, or lodge complaints      with supervisory authorities (e.g., via our Data Protection Officer at info@1stdateclub.com).

To exercise rights, contact us below. We respond within 30-45 days. For CCPA, California residents can also use authorized agents.

6. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard protections:

• Encryption      (TLS/SSL) for data in transit and at rest.
• Access      controls, regular audits, and employee training.
• Two-factor      authentication and selfie verification for accounts.
• Incident      response: In case of a breach, we notify affected users and authorities      within 72 hours (per GDPR).

Despite these efforts, no system is infallible—use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details in chats.

7. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the US or EEA by our providers. For non-EEA transfers, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure equivalent protections.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect their data and will delete it if discovered.

9. Third-Party Links and Cookies

Our site may link to external resources (e.g., payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review theirs separately. We use cookies for functionality; manage preferences via browser settings or our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or rights requests:

• Email:      info@1stdateclub.com

Last Updated: 11/10/2025