Effective Date: 05/04/2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Safeword, We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dating platform.

2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name, email address, phone number
Date of birth, gender, preferences
Profile photos and descriptions
Location information (if enabled)
b. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Device type and browser
Usage data (e.g., swipes, matches, messages)
c. Sensitive Information
We may collect sensitive data (e.g., sexual orientation) only with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Match you with other users
Facilitate communication between users
Improve our services and algorithms
Ensure safety and prevent fraud
Send notifications and updates

4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, moderation)
Law enforcement if required by law
Affiliates or in case of a business transfer
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location: British Columbia, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Withdraw consent
Object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: sedemerder@gmail.com

7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. User Safety & Content
You are responsible for the information you share publicly
We may monitor or moderate content to ensure compliance
We encourage users to report suspicious or abusive behavior

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain sessions
Analyze traffic
Personalize user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes.

13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: sedemerder@gmail.com
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