Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope of This Privacy Policy

WaitForDates operates a dating website for adults in the United States, and this policy sets out how the service handles personal information across the site, the registration flow and any related communications. It applies to visitors browsing the public pages, users who complete the sign-up quiz, and members who maintain an active profile.

By using WaitForDates you agree to the collection and use of information described here, alongside the practices set out in our Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the service and refer to the account deletion options described below.

Information We Collect

WaitForDates collects information that you provide directly, information generated by your use of the service, and limited location data needed to power local matching. We do not collect more than is reasonably necessary for a dating platform to function safely.

Profile and account data

• Name, age, gender and the gender you are interested in matching with
• Photos, prompts, short bio text and preferences supplied on your profile
• Login credentials and account verification details
• Messages exchanged with other members through the private chat

Device and usage data

• Browser type, operating system, device identifiers and IP address
• Pages viewed, features used, session duration and click interactions
• Diagnostic and crash information used to keep the site stable

Approximate location data

To support distance-based discovery, WaitForDates estimates your general location from your IP address or device settings. Precise GPS coordinates are only used where you have actively enabled location services, and distance shown to other members is approximate rather than an exact address.

How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through WaitForDates is used to operate, secure and improve the matching experience. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Generate relevant local matches based on your gender, preference and age range
• Screen new and existing accounts for fake profiles, bots and suspicious activity
• Send service-related communications, such as match notifications or account alerts
• Analyze aggregated usage patterns to improve site performance and features
• Meet legal, regulatory and law-enforcement obligations where required

We do not use your private messages to build advertising profiles, and we do not sell the contents of your conversations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that let WaitForDates remember your session and preferences. We use four general categories: essential cookies that keep you logged in and the site functional; functional cookies that remember settings such as your age range filter; analytics cookies that help us understand how the site is used in aggregate; and advertising cookies that may be used by partners to measure campaign performance.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Blocking essential cookies may prevent core features, such as staying signed in, from working correctly. Further detail on how to exercise choice over tracking is available in the rights sections below.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

WaitForDates shares personal information only as described in this policy - we do not sell your profile content to unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

• Service providers: hosting, verification, customer support and analytics vendors that process data on our behalf under contractual confidentiality obligations
• Advertising and tracking partners: limited technical identifiers may be shared to measure and deliver advertising, subject to your cookie choices
• Legal disclosure: information may be disclosed where required to comply with a subpoena, court order or other lawful government request, or to protect the safety of members

How Long We Keep Your Data

WaitForDates retains account and profile information for as long as your account remains active, plus a limited additional period after deletion to prevent fraud, resolve disputes and meet legal record-keeping obligations. Usage and diagnostic logs are generally kept for a shorter period and are then deleted or aggregated so they no longer identify you individually. You may request earlier deletion of your data using the process described in the rights sections below.

Your GDPR Rights (EU and EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, your personal data is processed under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the harmonized EU privacy law that became applicable on May 25, 2018. The regulation is organized into eleven chapters, and Chapter 3 (Articles 12-23) sets out the specific rights of the data subject that WaitForDates honors below.

Right of access and rectification

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, and you may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.

Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, where you withdraw consent, or where it has been unlawfully processed. This right, commonly referred to as the right to be forgotten, is one of the core issues addressed under the GDPR framework alongside the right of access and the right to be informed.

Right to restriction and objection

You may ask us to limit how your data is processed while a dispute is resolved, and you may object to processing carried out for certain legitimate interests, including some forms of profiling.

Right to data portability

Where technically feasible, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format so it can be transferred to another service.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in the final section of this policy. We review and respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe consistent with our obligations. Non-compliance with GDPR principles can expose organizations to regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action, which is one of the reasons WaitForDates treats these requests as a priority rather than a formality.

Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding the personal information WaitForDates collects and processes.

• Right to know: request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, disclosed or sold about you over the preceding twelve months
• Right to delete: request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Right to opt out: direct us not to sell or share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Right to non-discrimination: you will not receive discriminatory treatment, degraded service or a denial of goods or services for exercising any CCPA right

To submit a CCPA request, email our privacy team at the address in the contact section below with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling access or deletion requests.

18+ Age Eligibility and Verification

WaitForDates is an adults-only platform, and every visitor must confirm they are at least 18 years old before completing registration. During sign-up, users attest to their age and provide a birth date used to enforce this minimum. Because dating sites in the USA carry a heightened duty to keep minors off adult platforms, WaitForDates reviews reports of suspected underage use and removes any account where age eligibility cannot be confirmed, deleting the associated personal data promptly once identified.

How We Protect Your Data

WaitForDates uses industry-standard safeguards to protect personal information, including encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) for data in transit, restricted internal access to member data on a need-to-know basis, and ongoing monitoring for suspicious account activity. Despite these measures, no online service can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage members to use a strong, unique password and to report any suspected unauthorized access immediately.

Children's Privacy

WaitForDates does not knowingly offer services to, or collect personal information from, anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible. Parents or guardians who believe a minor has created an account may contact us using the details below to request removal.

International Data Transfers

WaitForDates primarily serves users in the United States, and personal data may be stored or processed on servers located in the US or in other countries where our service providers operate. Where personal data originating in the EU/EEA is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards recognized under applicable data protection law to protect that information during and after transfer.

Policy Changes and How to Contact Us

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Material updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date at the top of the document, and continued use of WaitForDates after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise any privacy right described above, contact our privacy team at [email protected]. You can also review our Terms & Conditions or return to the WaitForDates homepage to learn more about the service.