Privacy Policy

How We Protect Your Personal Information

FloridaDatingService is committed to safeguarding every piece of personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your data when you use our website and services. By creating an account or browsing our platform, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Who We Are

FloridaDatingService is an online dating platform operated from Florida, United States. We specialize in connecting Western men with verified Asian women across 33 nationalities for serious relationships and marriage. Our platform has served over 158,000 registered members since 2020, and we take our responsibility to protect user data seriously.

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach our Data Protection team at [email protected].

Age Restrictions

FloridaDatingService is strictly for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will immediately delete that account and all associated data. If you believe a minor is using our platform, please contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

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

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and password when you register.
• Profile Data: Photos, biographical details, relationship preferences, location, and interests you add to your dating profile.
• Communication Data: Messages, chat logs, and video call metadata exchanged through our platform.
• Verification Data: Government-issued photo ID and live video confirmation used during profile verification.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details processed through our secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs collected automatically through cookies and server logs.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address or, with your consent, precise location from your device.

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

Sharing with Third Parties

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

• Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, email delivery services, and fraud detection tools that help us operate the platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
• Safety & Fraud Prevention: We may share data with law enforcement agencies if we believe a user poses a risk of harm or is involved in fraudulent activity.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the United States, protected by encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.3). We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your profile data within 30 days, though certain records (such as payment transactions and fraud prevention logs) may be retained for up to 5 years as required by applicable law.

Verification documents (photo ID and video recordings) are automatically deleted within 90 days of successful verification and are never shared with other users.

Your Rights - How to Access, Modify, or Delete Your Data

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. FloridaDatingService honors the following rights for all users:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile or account.
• Right to Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time via your account settings or the unsubscribe link in any email.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest, including profiling for recommendations.

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected and whether it is sold or disclosed, the right to opt out of the sale of personal data, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. FloridaDatingService does not sell personal data. To submit a CCPA request, email [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request."

For EU/EEA Visitors (GDPR)

If you access FloridaDatingService from the European Union or European Economic Area, you are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the rights listed above, you may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully. Our legal basis for processing is outlined in the table above.

Cookie Policy

FloridaDatingService uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. We use three categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality - login sessions, security tokens, and language preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and where improvements are needed.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as theme settings and search filters.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality. For full details, visit our Cookie Policy page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify registered users via email and display a notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us About Privacy Concerns

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection team:

• Company: FloridaDatingService
• Address: 200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3200, Miami, FL 33131, United States
• Email: [email protected]
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days

For general account inquiries, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to our support team through the platform's help center.