Privacy Policy - Your Data Security at Gay Daddy Hub

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Gay Daddy Hub, we understand the importance of privacy, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. We are dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and respectful environment. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the controls you have over your information.

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Information We Collect

To provide you with a personalized and effective dating experience, we collect several types of information:

Profile Information: This includes your username, password, email address, date of birth, and any details you add to your profile, such as interests, personal descriptions, and preferences.
Photos and Videos: We collect the media you choose to upload to your profile to be shared with other users.
Communications: We collect information from your communications through our platform, including messages you send and receive.
Location Data: With your consent, we may collect your geographic location to help you find matches nearby. You can control this in your device settings.
Device and Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you access and use our service, including your IP address, device type, browser, and activity logs.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

To create and manage your account and provide you with our services.
To personalize your experience and show you compatible profiles.
To facilitate communication between members.
To analyze usage and improve our platform's security, features, and performance.
To prevent fraud, spam, and other illegal or unauthorized activities.

Your Rights and Controls

You are in control of your personal data. Under applicable laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct your personal information at any time through your profile settings.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated personal data.
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Object & Restrict: Object to or request the restriction of certain data processing.

You can exercise these rights by contacting our privacy support team. You also have full control over your profile's visibility and what information you share with other users.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include:

Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS technology.
Secure Infrastructure: Our services are hosted on secure servers with advanced firewall protection.
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and patch vulnerabilities.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you delete your account, your data is permanently removed in accordance with our retention policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you share my data with third parties?

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., for hosting, analytics, and security). All partners are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

How are cookies used?

We use cookies and similar technologies to help our site function, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.

Is my data transferred internationally?

As a global service, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside of your own. We ensure that any international data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to maintain a level of data protection consistent with your home country's laws.

What about children's privacy?

Our service is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete their account and information.

Contact & Amendments

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our privacy team. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.