Privacy Policy

Introduction

OnlineDatingPortfolio ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.onlinedatingportfolio.com and related services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have over your information.

We are committed to transparency. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly how your data is handled. By creating an account or using our platform, you agree to the practices described here. If you have questions, our contact information is at the bottom of this page. We also encourage you to review our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy for a complete picture of how our platform operates.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and data generated automatically when you use our services. Here is a breakdown of each category:

Personal Information You Provide

Account data: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and password when you register
Profile data: Photos, bio text, relationship preferences, location, nationality, and interests you add to your dating profile
Verification data: Government-issued ID images and live video verification recordings submitted during the profile verification process
Communication data: Messages, chat logs, and video call metadata exchanged with other members through our platform
Payment data: Billing name, payment method details, and transaction history when you purchase premium credits (payment processing is handled by third-party processors - we do not store full credit card numbers)

Information Collected Automatically

Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
Usage data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, profiles viewed, time spent on the platform, and click patterns
Location data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address (we do not use GPS tracking unless you explicitly enable it)
Cookie data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes:

Providing our services: Creating and maintaining your account, displaying your profile to other members, facilitating matches and communication
Identity verification: Confirming your identity through our multi-step verification process to maintain platform integrity
Safety and fraud prevention: Detecting and preventing scam accounts, fake profiles, and abusive behavior using AI-powered monitoring and manual review
Improving the platform: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and develop new tools that improve your experience
Customer support: Responding to your inquiries, resolving disputes, and providing technical assistance
Legal compliance: Meeting regulatory obligations, responding to lawful requests from authorities, and protecting our legal rights
Marketing communications: Sending promotional emails about new features or offers (only with your consent, and you can opt out at any time)

We follow the principle of data minimization - we only collect and retain the minimum amount of personal data necessary for each specific purpose listed above.

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

Service providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the platform, including payment processors, cloud hosting providers, email delivery services, and identity verification vendors. These providers are contractually bound to use your data only for the services they perform on our behalf.
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity under the same privacy protections
With your consent: We may share data with additional third parties if you explicitly authorize us to do so

All third-party service providers are vetted for security compliance and are required to maintain confidentiality standards equivalent to our own.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. The types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function (login sessions, security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve performance and content
Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content and measure advertising effectiveness

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect core platform functionality. For full details on each cookie we use and its retention period, please visit our Cookie Policy page.

Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

Depending on your location, you have specific legal rights over your personal data. We honor these rights for all users regardless of where you live.

Right	GDPR (EU/UK)	CCPA (California)
Access	Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you	Request disclosure of data collected, used, and shared
Deletion	Request deletion of your data within 30 days	Request deletion of personal information collected
Correction	Request correction of inaccurate personal data	Request correction of inaccurate information
Portability	Receive your data in a machine-readable format	Not explicitly required
Opt-out of sale	Not applicable (we do not sell data)	Right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)
Non-discrimination	Equal treatment regardless of privacy choices	Equal service regardless of exercising rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will verify your identity and respond within 30 days. We will never charge a fee for processing a standard data rights request.

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant regulatory authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification covering security, availability, and confidentiality.

Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Active accounts: Data is retained for as long as your account remains active
Deleted accounts: Profile data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion. Certain records (transaction history, safety reports) may be retained for up to 12 months for legal and safety compliance
Verification documents: Government ID images are deleted within 90 days of successful verification
Communication logs: Chat messages are retained for 6 months after the last activity between two users, then automatically purged

We protect your data using industry-standard security measures including AES-256 encryption for data at rest, TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit, regular third-party penetration testing, and access controls that limit employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. Our infrastructure is hosted on SOC 2-certified cloud servers with 24/7 monitoring.

Children's Privacy

OnlineDatingPortfolio is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will immediately delete all associated data and terminate the account.

Contact Us About Your Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is being handled, please reach out to us:

Privacy inquiries: [email protected]
General support: [email protected]
Mailing address: OnlineDatingPortfolio, Privacy Department, 1200 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days. For data rights requests (access, deletion, correction), our maximum response time is 30 calendar days as required by GDPR and CCPA.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. When changes are made, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify registered users via email. We encourage you to review this page regularly. For a complete overview of our platform rules, visit our Terms & Conditions page.