Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BeMineToday is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating application BeMineToday.com and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). Our service is designed for individuals seeking traditional, heterosexual relationships.

This policy is designed to comply with privacy regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including African nations and international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

• Account registration information (name, email address, phone number, date of birth)
• Profile information (photos, biography, interests, preferences)
• Location information (with your permission)
• Communication data (messages with other users)
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
• Authentication information (if you choose to login through social media platforms)
• Audio and video call data (duration, frequency, technical information)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access or use our Service:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, device type, operating system)
• Access logs and usage patterns
• App performance data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Sensitive Personal Information

Our Service may collect categories of information that may be considered sensitive in certain jurisdictions:

• Dating preferences and relationship goals
• Racial or ethnic background (if voluntarily provided)
• Religious beliefs or political opinions (if voluntarily provided)
• Health information (if voluntarily provided)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing transactions
• Matching you with other users based on preferences and compatibility
• Facilitating communication between users
• Sending administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Providing customer support
• Personalizing user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Service
• Preventing fraudulent activities and enhancing security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we need to keep certain information for legitimate business or legal purposes.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information and communications will be shared with other users you interact with on the Service.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf (payment processors, cloud storage providers, analytics providers, Agora.io for audio/video calls).
• Business Transfers: If we are acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

For users in African nations, please note that your information may be stored and processed outside of Africa, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We implement appropriate safeguards when transferring data across borders, such as standard contractual clauses or ensuring third-party certification to frameworks like Privacy Shield.

7. Specific Provisions for African Users

• We will obtain explicit consent before processing sensitive personal data
• You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data
• We will notify you in case of any data breaches that affect your personal information
• We have appointed a data protection officer who can be contacted at dpo@beminetoday.com

8. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Access: You can request copies of your personal information
• Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing of your information
• Data Portability: You can request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@beminetoday.com.

9. Security of Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

10. Minors

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and to hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

BeMineToday
Attn: Privacy Officer
privacy@beminetoday.com

For data protection matters specifically, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@beminetoday.com.

15. Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us first. If we cannot resolve the complaint, you may have the right to submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

For African users, complaints may be submitted to the relevant national data protection authority in your country.