At AZ Dating ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services located at az-dating.site. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, complete a verification process, or communicate with our support team. This may include:
Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and profile photo.
Profile Data: Gender, location (city/country), interests, and a short bio you choose to share.
Communication Content: Messages sent through our platform may be temporarily stored for moderation purposes, but we do not record or store video/audio streams.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage patterns to improve our service.
Payment Information: If you choose to upgrade to a premium subscription, payment details are processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store full credit card numbers.
How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specifically, we use it to:
Create and manage your account
Verify your identity and maintain a safe community
Match you with compatible users based on preferences
Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or policy violations
Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in limited circumstances:
With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share information with another user (e.g., sending a friend request or initiating a chat).
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, customer support). These parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property, we may disclose information to authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred, but you will be notified appropriately.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data:
End-to-end encryption for video and audio streams
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls limiting employee data access to a need-to-know basis
Secure data centers with physical protection
Compliance with industry-standard security frameworks
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time via Settings or by contacting support. Upon deletion, we remove personal identifiers from active systems and may retain anonymized data for analytics.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
Access, update, or delete your information
Opt out of marketing communications
Object to or restrict certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Contact page.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain platform features.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.