Privacy Policy
Welcome to olderwomendating.online (the "Platform" or "Service"). This website is a specialized dating campaign focused on connecting mature individuals. We are committed to safeguarding your digital footprint through transparent data management and strict adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. About the Data Controller
The strategic management and data processing for this Platform are handled by:
BudapestLajos utca 35. II. em. 7.1023HungaryBudapest Lajos utca 35. II. em. 7. 1023 Hungary
2. How to Contact Us
For any privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or concerns, please reach out to our Data Protection Liaison at:
Email: contact@olderwomendating.online We aim to address all formal inquiries within 30 days.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
To provide a functional dating experience, we process:
- Identity Details: User-selected display names, email addresses, and age verification.
- Profile Content: Bio descriptions, personal interests, and uploaded media (photos/videos).
- Engagement Data: Records of "likes," matches, and private communications.
- Technical Identifiers: IP addresses, device hardware models, and browser configurations.
- Geographic Data: General location derived from network signals to facilitate local matching.
- Preference Logs: Your interaction history and subscription choices.
4. How We Collect Personal Data
Data acquisition occurs through three primary channels:
- User Input: Information you voluntarily type or upload into our forms and chat interfaces.
- Passive Tracking: Use of cookies and server logs that record your journey through the Site.
- External Integration: Occasional data shared by advertising partners to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
5. Purpose of Processing Your Data
We process your information to:
- Maintain Service Integrity: Authenticate your identity and prevent duplicate accounts.
- Optimize Matchmaking: Use your preferences to suggest compatible profiles.
- Facilitate Interaction: Ensure the delivery of messages and notifications between users.
- Enhance Performance: Use analytical data to fix bugs and improve the user interface.
- Safety Monitoring: Review content to prevent harassment, scamming, or illegal activities.
- Legal Defense: Fulfill regulatory requirements or respond to lawful government requests.
6. Lawful Basis for Processing
Our processing is justified under the following GDPR pillars:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide the dating services you requested.
- Consent: For specific actions like marketing outreach or precise location tracking.
- Legitimate Interest: To protect our platform from fraud and improve our business model.
- Legal Obligation: When we must retain records for tax or law enforcement purposes.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not engage in the sale of user databases. Data is only shared with:
- Technical Sub-processors: Cloud hosting providers and email delivery systems.
- Safety Auditors: Specialized tools used to identify and filter out fraudulent profiles.
- Regulatory Bodies: Only when a valid legal order or subpoena is presented.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Site utilizes "cookies" to recognize your device. These help us:
- Keep you logged in across different sessions.
- Understand which features are most popular.
- Prevent fraudulent "bot" traffic from accessing the service. You may manage these via your browser’s privacy settings at any time.
9. User-Generated Content and Communications
By uploading photos or sending messages, you acknowledge that this content is processed by our systems. We employ automated tools to scan communications for patterns associated with "catfishing" or financial scams to protect our community.
10. Data Retention Period
We retain your personal information only for as long as your account is active. If an account is abandoned or closed, we typically anonymize or delete the data within 180 days, unless legal retention requirements dictate a longer period.
11. Data Security Measures
We protect your data using a multi-layered defense strategy:
- TLS/SSL Encryption: For all data in transit.
- Hashed Passwords: We never store your actual password in plain text.
- Access Controls: Only authorized staff with specific roles can access backend databases.
12. International Data Transfers
While our primary operations are in Hungary, some processing may occur in countries outside the EEA. In such cases, we utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data receives a level of protection equivalent to that of the EU.
13. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You possess the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your stored data.
- Correction: Update inaccurate profile information.
- Erasure: Request the "Right to be Forgotten."
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
14. Age Restrictions
olderwomendating.online is strictly for adults. Usage by individuals under the age of 18 is prohibited. If we detect an underage user, the account is terminated immediately without prior notice.
15. Third-Party Websites
Our Service may contain links to external partners. We have no control over the privacy protocols of these external sites and recommend reviewing their policies independently.
16. Account Deletion and Data Erasure
You may trigger account deletion via your settings. Once processed, your profile is hidden from the community.
17. Marketing Communication and Preferences
If you opt-in, we may send you updates about new matches or site features. Every promotional email includes a one-click "Unsubscribe" link for your convenience.
18. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to refresh this policy as our service evolves. We will notify you of major shifts via a notice on our homepage or through your registered email address.
19. Complaints and Supervisory Authority
If you feel your data rights have been compromised, we encourage you to contact us first. However, you have the legal right to lodge a complaint with the Hungarian Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH).