Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025/5/16 Website: bbwdatingsite.co.uk Last Updated: 2025/5/16

1. Introduction

Welcome to bbwdatingsite.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website, mobile app (if applicable), and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Platform.

2. Who We Are

This Platform is operated by BBWDatingSite, a company registered in United Kingdom and subject to UK data protection laws.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: Email: [email protected]

3. What Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, gender, date of birth
• Username and password
• Profile information (bio, photos, location, preferences)
• Messages and content you post or send to others
• Survey responses, reviews, feedback, or support inquiries

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type
• Operating system, language settings, screen resolution
• Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 9)

c. Sensitive Personal Data (Optional)

Some users may choose to provide sensitive data (e.g., ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation). This data is only collected with your explicit consent and used solely for matchmaking and filtering purposes.

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

Under UK GDPR, we must have a valid reason for using your data. Our legal bases include:

• Contractual necessity: To deliver our services to you (e.g., creating and managing your account, facilitating matches).
• Consent: For marketing emails or processing sensitive personal data (you can withdraw this at any time).
• Legitimate interests: To improve our Platform, prevent fraud, or personalize user experience.
• Legal obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Create, manage, and maintain your account
• Match you with other users based on your preferences
• Enable communication and messaging between users
• Moderate content and protect the safety of users
• Respond to support requests and user reports
• Customize your user experience (e.g., recommended matches)
• Send service-related communications (e.g., updates or policy changes)
• Display promotional or relevant offers, where permitted

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:

• Service providers: For hosting, analytics, messaging, payments, security, etc.
• Law enforcement or legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our users
• Business partners: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale (you’ll be notified in advance)

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with UK data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure it’s protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• UK Data Transfer Addendums
• Adequacy decisions (where applicable)

These ensure your data gets the same level of protection overseas.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

• Account data: kept for as long as your account is active
• Messages: stored for the duration of account use (subject to moderation policies)
• Backups/logs: retained briefly for security purposes
• Deleted accounts: permanently removed within 30–90 days

In some cases, we may retain anonymized data for research or analysis.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Keep you logged in
• Personalize your experience
• Analyze site traffic
• Improve performance and security

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For full details, see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erase: Request deletion of your account/data
• Right to object: Opt out of direct marketing
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a readable format
• Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Email]

We will respond within 30 days.

11. Security Measures

We take data security seriously and use the following measures:

• HTTPS encryption
• Firewalls and intrusion detection
• Regular software and security updates
• Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
• Profile moderation and abuse reporting tools

However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing information with others.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us immediately for removal.

13. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top and notify users of significant changes.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.