Privacy Policy - Escorts Dating UK

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect the following types of personal information when you create an account or use our services:

Identity Data

Full name
Date of birth
Gender identity
Verification documents (government ID)
Profile photographs

Contact Data

Email address
Phone number
Postal address (optional)
Social media profiles (if linked)

Location Data

City/region
General location (not precise address)
IP address (automatically collected)
Location preferences for matching

Usage Data

Profile interactions
Search preferences
Communication patterns
Service usage statistics

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you use our Service:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
Technical Data: IP address, cookies, device identifiers
Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

Consent: When you explicitly agree to us processing your data for specific purposes
Contract: When processing is necessary to provide our services under our user agreement
Legal Obligation: When we are required by law to process your data
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

2.2 Specific Purposes

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide and maintain our dating platform services
Verification: To verify user identities and ensure platform safety
Matching: To suggest compatible matches and improve user experience
Communication: To send service-related communications and support
Safety: To monitor for fraudulent activity and ensure user safety
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to be Informed

You have the right to be informed about how we collect, use, and process your personal data.

Right of Access

You can request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it's processed.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request transfer of your data to another service provider.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making

You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for different periods depending on the purpose:

Active Accounts: For the duration of your account relationship
Deleted Accounts: 30 days for data recovery, then permanently deleted
Legal Requirements: As required by UK law (typically 6-7 years for financial records)
Safety Data: Extended retention for safety and fraud prevention purposes

4.2 Security Measures

Our Security Commitment

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption
Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication systems
Regular Audits: Regular security audits and penetration testing
Secure Servers: Data stored in secure, UK-based data centers
Staff Training: All staff trained in data protection and security

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how our website performs
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

5.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

We share data with carefully selected third-party service providers:

Payment Processors: For processing subscription payments
Verification Services: For identity verification and background checks
Analytics Providers: For website analytics and user behavior insights
Communication Services: For email and messaging services
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

Important: We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure:

Adequate protection under GDPR standards
Appropriate safeguards are in place
Your rights are protected under UK law

8. Children and Privacy

Age Restriction: Our Service is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

Post the updated policy on our website
Update the "Last Updated" date
Notify active users of significant changes via email
Obtain new consent where required by law

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Contact

Email

dpo@escorts.dating

Phone

0800-123-4567

Response Time

Within 30 days

Complaints

ICO: https://ico.org.uk

GDPR Compliance Statement