Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope

Asian Women Dating ("AsianDatingFree," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at adatingfree.com and related mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Platform, create an account, or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

This Policy applies to all users of the Platform worldwide, including residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and the United States, with additional provisions for jurisdiction-specific rights outlined below.

Information We Collect

We collect several categories of personal data to provide and improve our dating services:

Account Information

• Full name, email address, date of birth, and gender
• Password (stored in encrypted form) and account preferences
• Phone number (when provided for verification or two-factor authentication)

Profile Data

• Profile photographs, biographical description, and relationship preferences
• Location data (city, country, or GPS-based location when enabled)
• Cultural background, language preferences, and interest tags
• Verification documents (photo ID, video confirmation) used solely for identity verification

Usage and Device Data

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform, and interaction patterns
• Referring URLs and search queries that led you to our Platform

Communication Data

• Messages, chat logs, and video call metadata exchanged through the Platform
• Customer support correspondence and feedback submissions

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To create and manage your account, display your profile to potential matches, and facilitate communication between members.
2. Matching and Recommendations: To power our matching algorithm, which analyzes compatibility across cultural, lifestyle, and preference dimensions.
3. Safety and Fraud Prevention: To verify identities, detect and prevent scam activity, enforce our Terms and Conditions, and maintain a safe environment for all users.
4. Communication: To send service-related notifications, account updates, security alerts, and - with your consent - promotional messages about features or events.
5. Analytics and Improvement: To understand usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve Platform functionality, content, and user experience.
6. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Other Members: Your public profile information (name, photos, bio, location) is visible to other registered members as part of the Platform's core functionality.
• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies for hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and fraud detection. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis (this does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing).
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

For EEA/UK residents: These rights are provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. To exercise any right, contact us at the address provided below.

For US residents: If you reside in California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or other states with consumer privacy laws, you may have additional rights including the right to know what data we collect, the right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. California residents may submit requests under the CCPA/CPRA by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and support security measures. These include strictly necessary cookies (essential for Platform functionality), analytics cookies (to understand usage patterns), and preference cookies (to remember your settings such as dark mode).

For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your cookie preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active and as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy. Upon account deletion, we will purge your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the Platform
• Encrypted storage of passwords and sensitive verification documents
• Role-based access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Automated monitoring systems to detect unauthorized access attempts

While we take extensive measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication on your account.

Contact Us About Your Privacy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes via email and/or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.