Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EuroDateAfrica ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our dating platform, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

EuroDateAfrica is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at hello@eurodateafrica.com.

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted), date of birth, gender
• Profile Information: Bio, location, interests, physical attributes, lifestyle preferences, photos, languages, religion, ethnicity
• Verification Data: Verification selfie photos submitted for identity verification
• Usage Data: Login activity, online status, last seen timestamp, matching and messaging activity
• Transaction Data: Credit purchases, payment method (we do not store full card details), transaction history
• Communications: Messages sent between users, support inquiries
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the dating service you signed up for
• Consent: For marketing emails and optional profile information
• Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, safety, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account
• To match you with compatible users based on your preferences
• To facilitate messaging between matched users
• To process credit purchases and transactions
• To verify your identity through our verification system
• To send service-related emails (verification, password reset, transaction confirmations)
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations
• To improve our platform and user experience

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Other Users: Your profile information, photos, and messages are visible to other users as part of the dating service
• Service Providers: Email delivery (Mailtrap), hosting, and payment processing partners who assist in operating the platform
• Law Enforcement: When required by law, court order, or to protect safety

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., transaction records for tax purposes may be kept for up to 7 years).

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data via your profile settings
• Right to Erasure: Delete your account and personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Download your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, visit your profile settings or contact us.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Service (session management, authentication). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. For more details, see our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted passwords, HTTPS encryption, secure sessions, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure adequate data protection safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

EuroDateAfrica is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will immediately delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or site notification. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or complaints, please contact us or email hello@eurodateafrica.com.