Privacy Policy

Angelaglove Dating ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you hold under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our platform at angelaglove.com, you agree to the practices described below.

What Information We Collect and Why

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, communicate with other members, or contact our support team, we collect information you voluntarily submit. This includes:

• Account data: name, email address, date of birth, gender, and password
• Profile data: profile photos, biographical description, relationship preferences, and location
• Communication data: messages sent through our platform, support inquiries, and feedback you provide
• Payment data: billing address and transaction records (payment card details are processed exclusively by our PCI-DSS-compliant payment processor and are never stored on our servers)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with our platform, we automatically collect certain technical data to maintain security, improve performance, and personalize your experience:

• Device data: browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and click patterns
• Location data: approximate geographic location derived from your IP address (we do not use precise GPS tracking)
• Cookie data: essential, functional, and analytics cookies as described in our Cookie Policy

Why We Collect This Data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and maintain your dating profile
• To match you with compatible European women based on your stated preferences
• To enable secure communication between members
• To detect and prevent fraudulent accounts, scams, and abusive behavior
• To comply with legal obligations, including age verification (18+)
• To improve our platform through aggregated, anonymized analytics

Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Whether you are based in the European Union or California, you hold specific data protection rights. Angelaglove Dating respects and upholds these rights for all users regardless of location.

• Right to Access: You may request a complete copy of all personal data we hold about you, including metadata and behavioral data. We will fulfill this request within 30 days under GDPR or 45 days under CCPA.
• Right to Deletion: You may request that we permanently delete all your personal data. GDPR deletion requests are fulfilled within 30 days; CCPA allows up to 45 days. Certain data may be retained if required by law.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format (CSV or JSON) for transfer to another service provider.
• Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
• Right to Opt-Out: California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Angelaglove Dating does not sell personal data to third parties. You may also opt out of non-essential cookies and marketing communications at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority in Europe or the California Attorney General's office if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will verify your identity before processing any request.

How We Share and Protect Your Data

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share limited information only with trusted partners who are contractually obligated to protect it:

• Payment processors: for secure transaction handling (PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant)
• Cloud hosting providers: for secure data storage with AES-256 encryption at rest
• Analytics providers: aggregated, anonymized usage data only - no personally identifiable information
• Law enforcement: when required by valid legal process, court order, or to protect user safety

Data Security Measures

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Personal data stored on our servers is encrypted at rest with AES-256. We conduct regular third-party penetration testing and maintain SOC 2 Type II certification covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Active accounts: data retained for the duration of your membership
• Deleted accounts: personal data is permanently erased within 30 days of account deletion, except where legal retention is required
• Communication records: retained for up to 12 months after account deletion for fraud prevention and legal compliance
• Financial records: retained for 7 years as required by tax and financial regulations

Contact Us About Your Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, we encourage you to reach out directly.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We recommend reviewing this page regularly. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our platform.