DATE NIGHT PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

Hello and welcome! At Date Night, we’re committed to being open and transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal data. We know privacy policies aren’t everyone’s idea of fun, but we’ve done our best to keep this document clear, detailed, and maybe even a bit engaging—because it’s really important you read it! Think of this as your digital wingmate, guiding you through what data we gather, why we do it, and the controls you have. Grab your favourite beverage, get cosy, and let’s dive into how we handle your personal information.

1. WHO WE ARE

Depending on where you live, different entities within our organization are responsible for your data (the “data controller”). Our principle company Date Night Corp Ltd will act as the primary Data controller. Our details:

Date Night Corp Ltd

Henleaze House Business Centre

13 Harbury Road, Henleaze

Bristol

BS9 4PN

Aethium Dynamics Ltd

2. WHERE THIS PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES

This policy covers the websites, apps, events, and other services we operate under the Date Night brand (collectively called our “service”). That includes scenarios where you join us in person for events, use the Date Night app to find matches, or visit our website for community features.

If a particular service of Date Night has its own separate privacy policy, that document will govern instead of this one.

3. DATA WE COLLECT

To help you build meaningful connections, we need certain information from you. Your usage of Date Night also generates data. Sometimes we get data from third parties too.

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

3.1.1 Personal Accounts

Required Basic Info: Creating an account may require details like phone number, email address, and date of birth. Some of this data is mandatory for many of our features.
Optional: You can choose to add a location to your profile or posts, upload an address book for suggestions, or set a display name or username that is either your real name or a pseudonym.
Multiple Accounts: You can NOT have more than one Date Night account.

3.1.2 Professional Accounts

Additional Details: If you create a professional or premium/business account, we might ask for a professional category (e.g., venue or brand). You may also provide optional fields (like a street address, phone, or email) that may remain public.

3.1.3 Payment Information

If you purchase ads or other paid features, we collect payment details (card number, expiration date, billing address).
We store transaction history so we know what you purchased and when.

3.1.4 Preferences

We save the preference settings in your account (e.g., language, privacy controls) so we can honor them each time you use Date Night.

3.1.5 Biometric Information

With your explicit permission, we may gather certain biometric data (e.g., face geometry) for safety, security, or ID verification. For more information about how we handle this, see the Photo and ID Verification docs.

3.1.6 Job Applications / Recommendations

If you use Date Night’s job-related features, we might gather data like your bio, work history, education, professional interests, etc., plus relevant usage info. We use it to recommend jobs, share details with potential employers, facilitate professional connections, and tailor ads.

3.2 Information We Collect When You Use Date Night

3.2.1 Usage Information

We collect data on:

Posts or content you share (e.g., text, media, date/time).
Your activity: logins, features used, ads viewed, matches, messages, interactions with others’ content (like, share, reply).
Broadcast or event data: if you join or host a live event or broadcast through Date Night, we log your participation, chat logs, etc.
Communications with other members (direct messages, mentions).
In-app usage: saved lists, bookmarks, searches, community involvement, and any content you read or watch.

3.2.2 Purchases & Payments

We gather info on how you use in-app payments, including any subscription details, purchase timing, auto-renew dates, or transaction amounts.

3.2.3 Device Information

We record details about your device, such as:

Connection info (IP address, browser type/version).
Device and settings data (e.g., device IDs or ad IDs, OS type, installed apps, battery levels, language).
If you grant permission, we may access your address book for suggestions.

3.2.4 Location Information

We collect approximate location data from your IP address or device settings to deliver location-based features.
You can choose to share precise GPS-based location. Declining means certain geolocation features may be unavailable.

3.2.5 Inferred Identity

If you log in from multiple devices or browsers, we may link them to your account.
If you provide an email or phone number, we might use that to identify your account across devices or sessions.
We may infer identity data if you engage with Date Night while logged out, especially if your browser/device cookies match some prior usage.

3.2.6 Log Information

Even if you’re not signed in, we collect logs about your session (e.g., device/OS details, time of access, pages visited, search terms, referring sites).
We also track interactions with ads or links on/off our platform.

3.2.7 Interactions with Ads & Cookies

We note how you view or interact with ads on or off Date Night.
See our [Cookie Policy] for details on how cookies, SDKs, and similar tech are used.

3.3 Data We Collect with Permission/Consent

If you enable certain app permissions (e.g., device location, push notifications, camera/microphone usage, uploading contact lists), we collect corresponding data to support those features. You can usually revoke these permissions in your device or app settings, although some features might stop working if you do.

3.4 Data We Receive from Third Parties

Advertising / Business Partners: They may share hashed identifiers, cookie IDs, device info, or demographic data to help us or them tailor ads.
Other Integrations: For instance, if you link your social media accounts to Date Night, that platform may share your profile info, friend lists, or content with us.
Affiliates & Sister Services: If you’re banned for misconduct on another service, that info might be shared to enforce bans across services (or vice versa).
Suspected or Convicted Bad Actors: In line with local law, we may receive info from official sources to prevent or handle wrongdoing on Date Night.

4. WHY AND HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

Our overarching goal is to make Date Night a secure and fun place to form connections. Specifically, we use the data we collect or receive to:

Provide & Improve Our Services
- Creating and maintaining your account/profile.
- Matching you with potential connections, personalizing your experience (like recommending events or people to follow).
- Using AI or machine learning for content recommendations, photo moderation, or expansions of new features.
Facilitate Purchases
- Processing payments for premium features, ads, or event tickets.
- Managing discounts, promotions, or subscription auto-renewals.
Advertising & Marketing
- Delivering relevant ads on Date Night or external sites/apps.
- Measuring ad effectiveness and reporting to our advertising partners.
- Sending promotional communications (unless you opt-out).
Maintain a Safe & Secure Environment
- Detecting and combating fraud, spam, harassment, and Terms of Use violations.
- Verifying user identity, especially for suspicious accounts.
- Cooperating with law enforcement or responding to legal requests when needed.
Support, Research & Analytics
- Conducting focus groups, market studies, or user surveys.
- Debugging issues, improving or testing new features.
- Publishing aggregated or anonymized insights about user behaviour.
Legal Compliance & Defense
- Preserving and disclosing data if we receive valid legal processes (subpoena, court order).
- Investigating claims and defending our rights in litigation or legal disputes.
- Reporting illegal or infringing content to relevant authorities.

Legal Basis: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EEA), our processing may rely on contractual necessity, legitimate interest, consent, or legal obligations. Where required, we obtain explicit consent (e.g., for sensitive data or face geometry).

5. HOW WE SHARE DATA

5.1 Other Members

Public Profile & Posts: Some data (e.g., your username, photos, public posts) are visible to others.
Reports: If you’re reported (or if you report someone else), we may share the results with the reporter.

5.2 Service Providers / Partners

Operational Vendors: Payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, security operations, etc. They only process data under our instructions and confidentiality obligations.

5.3 Advertising Partners

We currently do not share any data with third parties. We may in the future change our policy to let third-party advertisers or ad networks collect data on our service (via cookies, SDKs, etc.) to show targeted ads. They may also share demographic or behavioral info with us. You will be updated to changes in this policy, and will have the option to opt out.

5.4 Affiliates & Sister Services

We may share data to keep all platforms safer. If a user is banned for severe misconduct on one platform, we can ban them across all. We also collaborate on marketing, data hosting, and analytics.

5.5 Law Enforcement / Legal Requests

We comply with valid legal processes or if we believe it’s necessary to protect someone’s safety. This can involve disclosing account data, content, logs, or other relevant details.

5.6 Mergers, Acquisitions, or Ownership Changes

In the event of a corporate transaction (sale, merger, restructuring, etc.), your data may be transferred to new ownership.

5.7 Profile Sharing Functionality

If you or another user shares a profile link externally, it may be viewable beyond our platform.

6. Open Reach Communication Policy

At DATE NIGHT, we are committed to fostering authentic connections and promoting transparency within our community. As part of our paid subscription and dedication to providing a user-centric experience, we do not use algorithms, ranking systems, or any form of automated matchmaking on our platform.

Our strict policy of open-reach communication ensures that all members have full visibility of the entire community of people available in their area. Every user can browse through profiles without any restrictions or curated suggestions, allowing them to make genuine, informed decisions based on personal preferences, interests, and shared values.

This approach reflects our core belief that meaningful relationships are built on openness, choice, and respect rather than algorithmic recommendations or artificially imposed connections. By providing unrestricted access to the entire community, we empower our members to explore all available options and engage with individuals who align with their values and relationship goals.

We are committed to maintaining an open, transparent environment where every member has an equal opportunity to connect.

7. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Date Night operates globally. Your data may be transferred to countries that have different data-protection laws (including the U.S.). We use standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or other recognized safeguards to comply with local laws. If you want more info on these safeguards, contact us.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on local law, you may have the right to:

Access / Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data or request we transfer it elsewhere.
Rectification / Correction: Fix inaccurate or incomplete info.
Deletion / Erasure: Request removal of some or all your data.
Objection / Restriction: Limit certain data uses (e.g., marketing).
Consent Withdrawal: Revoke permissions (like geolocation and biometric usage).

Verifying Identity: We might request additional info to ensure it’s really you making the request.
Appeals: In certain U.S. states, if we deny your request, you can appeal and/or contact your state attorney general.
Complaints: EEA or UK residents may complain to their local data protection authority.

9. HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

We keep data as long as needed for legitimate business interests (outlined in Section 4) or as permitted by law.

Account Closure:
- If you close your account, your profile will be invisible to others.
- We automatically close accounts inactive for 2 years.
Safety Retention:
- We may keep your data for 3 months after closure or 1 year post-ban to investigate harmful behavior.
Legal Retention:
- Transaction details may remain for 10 years (tax/accounting).
- Consent logs for 5 years.
- Basic logs for 1 year for regulatory reasons.
Customer Support:
- We may keep communications for 6 years from the date of the exchange.
Litigation Holds:
- If facing legal claims, we keep relevant data until resolved.
Anonymized Data:
- We may store certain aggregated or de-identified data indefinitely.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Date Night’s service is for ages 18+ only. If you suspect an under-18 user, please let us know via our in-app report tools. We’ll remove any under-18 accounts and their data once confirmed.

11. PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES

We may revise this Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, tech, or our operations. If we consider changes material, we’ll notify you in-app or via email before they take effect, so you can review. Continue using Date Night after that means you accept the updated Policy.

12. GENERAL

No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell your personal information.
Translations & Conflicts: If this policy is translated into multiple languages, the English version prevails in case of discrepancies.
Audience: Our services aren’t intended for minors under 18, and we do not knowingly process their data.
Disclaimer: This policy is for general guidance; consult legal counsel for questions about compliance in your jurisdiction.

13. HOW TO CONTACT US

Questions or concerns? We’re here to help. Contact us via the app, or via email:

Contact@datenight.com