Find Her Abroad respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating platform, website, and related services. It applies to all users worldwide.

By using Find Her Abroad, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information automatically through your use of the platform, and, in some cases, information from third parties to help us offer a safe and relevant experience.

a. Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account, complete your profile, or communicate with other members, you may provide us with:

  • Registration Information: Name, email address, date of birth, password, and location.
  • Profile Information: Photos, personal descriptions, lifestyle preferences, relationship goals, interests, and any other details you choose to add to your profile.
  • Communication Data: Messages, chat logs, and any other content you send through the platform.
  • Verification Data: If we implement age or identity verification, we may collect a selfie, government-issued ID information, or other biometric data for this purpose, in compliance with applicable laws.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Usage Data: Your interactions with the platform, such as profiles viewed, messages sent, and time spent.
  • Device and Connection Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
  • Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address, and precise location if you grant permission in your device settings.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

c. Information from Other Sources
We may also receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms if you choose to register or link your account, or from partners who help us verify identities or prevent fraud.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, to provide, maintain, and improve our services, and to ensure a safe environment for all members:

  • To Operate the Platform: To create your account, recommend potential matches, and facilitate communication between members.
  • To Improve and Personalize: To analyze usage trends, refine our matchmaking algorithms, and tailor content and recommendations to your preferences.
  • To Ensure Safety and Security: To verify identities, prevent fraudulent activity, detect and block spam or abusive behavior, and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
  • To Communicate with You: To send service-related announcements, updates, and responses to your inquiries. We may also send marketing communications with your consent, where required by law.
  • For Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves and our users.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/UK Users)

For users in the European Union and the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the service you have requested (e.g., creating your profile, matching you with others).
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, provided these interests do not override your privacy rights.
  • Consent: In specific cases, such as processing special category data (like sexual orientation) or sending marketing communications, we will rely on your explicit consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Other Members: Your profile information, including your photos and preferences, is visible to other registered members to facilitate connections.
  • With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics and security providers. These parties are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to respond to a valid legal process.
  • For Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to a similar privacy policy.

We will never share your sensitive personal data (e.g., precise location, sexual orientation) with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required to provide the service or by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update the personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and associated personal data. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention).
  • Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Object or Restrict Processing: You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@findherabroad.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. You may also manage your privacy settings directly within your account dashboard.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

  • User Profiles: Retained until you delete your account.
  • Communication Data: May be retained to resolve disputes or for legitimate business interests.
  • Verification Data: Retained only as long as necessary for verification purposes and then securely deleted.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Authenticate your login sessions.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our platform.
  • Provide a personalized experience.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. We also respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers where applicable.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, and strict access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

As an international dating platform, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children’s Privacy

Find Her Abroad is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@findherabroad.com

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, and the purposes for collection.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information, so we do not offer a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link. Should this change, we will update this policy.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise your rights as a California resident, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, as required by law.

For Nevada Residents

Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of certain personal information. As we do not sell personal information, this right is not applicable.