Privacy Policy - FateDate

This Privacy Policy describes how FateDate collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use the Service, and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.

Definitions

AccountA unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.

AffiliateAn entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party — where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of voting securities.

ApplicationThe FateDate software program, downloadable on any electronic device.

CompanyFateDate Ltd, 20 North Road, Loughborough, LE11 1QJ. Referred to as "we", "us" or "our" throughout.

CookiesSmall files placed on your device by a website, containing browsing history details and other information.

CountryUnited Kingdom.

DeviceAny device that can access the Service — computer, phone, or tablet.

Personal DataAny information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

ServiceThe Application, the Website (www.fatedate.co.uk), or both.

Service ProviderA third party that processes data on our behalf to facilitate or improve the Service.

Usage DataData collected automatically from your use of the Service — such as page visits, time spent, and device identifiers.

YouThe individual accessing or using the Service, or the entity on whose behalf they do so.

Data we collect

Personal data

When you use the Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including:

Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Usage data

Information from the Application

While using the Application, we may collect the following with your prior permission:

Your location
Photos and other information from your device's camera and photo library

This information is used to provide and improve the Service. You can enable or disable access at any time through your device settings.

Usage data

Usage data is collected automatically when you use the Service. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, and unique device identifiers.

When you access the Service via a mobile device, we may also collect information about your device type, mobile operating system, mobile browser, and other diagnostic data.

Third-party services

You can create an account and log in through the following third-party services: Google, Facebook, and Twitter. If you choose to do so, we may collect Personal Data already associated with that account, such as your name, email address, activity, or contact list.

You may also share additional information with us through these services. By doing so, you give us permission to use, share, and store it in line with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. The technologies we use include browser cookies, Flash cookies, and web beacons.

Cookies can be persistent (remaining on your device when you go offline) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser). We use both for the following purposes:

Essential cookies — required to provide the Service and prevent fraudulent account use. Without these, some features cannot function.
Acceptance cookies — identify whether you have accepted our cookie policy.
Functionality cookies — remember your preferences (such as login details or language) to give you a more personalised experience.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when one is being sent. Note that some parts of the Service may not work without cookies.

How we use your data

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring its usage
To manage your account and give you access to registered user features
To fulfil contracts for purchases or other agreements made through the Service
To contact you with updates, security notices, and service-related communications
To send you news, offers, and information about similar products or services (unless you opt out)
To respond to and manage your requests
To evaluate mergers, acquisitions, or other business transfers where your data may be among the assets
For internal analysis, trend identification, and improving the Service

When we share your data

With Service Providers who help us operate and analyse the Service
In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
With affiliates, who are required to honour this Privacy Policy
With business partners to offer relevant products, services, or promotions
With other users, where you share information publicly through the Service
With your consent, for any other purpose

Retention of your data

We keep your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except where it is needed to improve security, functionality, or to meet legal obligations.

Transfer of your data

Your data may be processed at our operating offices or at the locations of third parties involved in processing it. This means your information may be transferred to — and stored on — computers outside your country, where data protection laws may differ.

By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer. We take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in line with this policy. We will not transfer your data to any organisation or country without adequate protections in place.

Disclosure of your data

Business transactions

If FateDate is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will give notice before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Law enforcement

We may be required to disclose your data if compelled by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities such as a court or government agency.

Other legal requirements

We may disclose your data where we believe in good faith that doing so is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend our rights or property
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of users or the public
Protect against legal liability

Security

The security of your Personal Data matters to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect it, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to other sites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page, and where appropriate, by email or a prominent notice within the Service prior to the change taking effect.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Changes are effective as soon as they are posted.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch.