Privacy policy

Last Updated: 2024-10-30

Afrihearts ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Afrihearts, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

Personal Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, and other contact details.
Profile Information: We collect details that you add to your profile, including photos, interests, and relationship preferences.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use Afrihearts, such as interactions with other users, preferences, and the features you engage with.
Device and Technical Data: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and settings.
Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise geolocation data to enhance your user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, personalize, and improve our services.
Facilitate connections with other users.
Communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and security alerts.
Analyze usage and trends to enhance platform performance.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Certain information, such as your profile details, may be visible to other users.
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as hosting services, analytics, and customer support.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Afrihearts uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, personalize, and improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may impact certain features of the platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill our legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You can request deletion of your personal data by contacting us, and we will take reasonable steps to delete it as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information in your profile settings.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us. However, we may still send you service-related emails.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.

9. Children's Privacy

Afrihearts is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes. Your continued use of Afrihearts after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.