Datenschutzerklärung von Flirtyon: Schutz und Transparenz Ihrer persönlichen Daten

1. Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to Flirtyon.net. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by Flirtyon.net and how it is used. We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy rights in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a better, safer, and more personalized experience on our platform. The data we collect includes:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, chosen username, password (hashed), date of birth, gender, and sexual orientation.
• Profile Information: Details you voluntarily add to your profile, such as biography, interests, photos, location (city/country), and relationship preferences.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent, search queries, and device information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
• Communication Data: Messages you send and receive through our platform, including chat logs and any content shared in private conversations.
• Technical Data: Cookies, log files, and analytics data that help us understand technical performance and user behavior.
• Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, our payment processors collect necessary billing details. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:

• To create, manage, and secure your user account.
• To provide, personalize, and improve our dating services and matchmaking algorithms.
• To facilitate communication between users in a safe and moderated environment.
• To process transactions and manage your subscription.
• To send you important service-related communications, such as security alerts, password resets, and policy updates.
• To analyze platform usage and trends to enhance user experience and develop new features.
• To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

We will never sell your personal data for marketing purposes. Marketing communications (if you opt-in) will be sent only with your explicit consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We respect the confidentiality of your data. We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics). These providers have access to data only as necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to protect it.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Flirtyon, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We will share your data with other specific third parties only when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

5. Data Protection

We implement a variety of technical and organizational security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols.
• Secure storage of data on servers with restricted access and industry-standard firewalls.
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Anonymization and pseudonymization of data where possible.
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we promise to respond promptly to any suspected data breach and notify you and the relevant authorities where legally required.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. You may:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data under specific conditions.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller in a structured format.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to your request within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Cookies (Cookies)

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., login session, security).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics, anonymized).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers to deliver relevant ads (you can manage these via your browser settings).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website. For more information, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices. Your continued use of Flirtyon.net after any modification indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address:
Data Protection Officer
Flirtyon GmbH
Musterstraße 123
10115 Berlin, Germany

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.