Datenschutzerklärung von VerliebtAb40: Transparenz und Sicherheit für Deine Daten

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to VerliebtAb40. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website verliebtab40.net and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile application, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register, express interest in our services, participate in activities, or contact us. The types of personal information we collect include:

• Account Data: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, postal code, and password.
• Profile Information: Photos, biography, interests, lifestyle preferences, relationship goals, and other details you choose to share on your profile.
• Communication Data: Messages, chat logs, and other communications sent through our platform.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
• Payment Data: If you purchase a premium subscription, we collect necessary payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment processors).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for various business purposes, including:

• To create and manage your user account.
• To facilitate matches and connections with other users based on your preferences.
• To personalize your experience and provide content and features relevant to you.
• To communicate with you, including sending service-related announcements, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• To process transactions and manage your subscriptions.
• To ensure the safety and security of our platform, including fraud prevention and investigation of potential violations of our terms.
• To analyze and improve our services, develop new features, and conduct research.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

We process your data based on your consent, the necessity to perform our contract with you, our legitimate business interests, or compliance with the law.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (excluding contact details like email) is visible to other users as part of the service's core functionality.
• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform services such as hosting, payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support. These providers access data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VerliebtAb40, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition, user information may be transferred as a business asset.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption (SSL/TLS), secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• 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 certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction/Objection: Object to or request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Cookies (Cookies)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., login sessions).
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Material changes will be communicated to you via email or a prominent notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective.

Your continued use of our services after the updated policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

VerliebtAb40 GmbH
Data Protection Officer
Musterstraße 123
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 (0)30 12345678

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.