Privacy Policy

Aelc European Dating ("Aelc," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every user on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data. By accessing or using www.aelc.us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We operate in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our members located in Europe.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, complete your profile, or communicate through our platform, we collect the following categories of personal data:

1. Account Information: Full name, email address, date of birth, gender, and password.
2. Profile Data: Photographs, biographical details, relationship preferences, nationality, city of residence, and interests you choose to share.
3. Communication Data: Messages sent and received through our chat system, including text, voice messages, and video call metadata.
4. Verification Data: Government-issued identification documents and live verification photos submitted during our profile verification process.
5. Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details (processed securely by our third-party payment providers), and transaction history.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms that led you to our platform
• General geolocation data derived from your IP address

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Platform Operation: To create and manage your account, display your profile to other members, and facilitate communication between users.
• Matching and Recommendations: To suggest compatible profiles based on your stated preferences and browsing activity.
• Verification and Safety: To verify profile authenticity, detect fraudulent accounts, and protect our community from scams and abuse.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, conduct research, and improve our features, interface, and matching algorithms.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to lawful government requests.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Aelc uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform performance. We use three categories of cookies:

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with the following categories of third parties, and only to the extent necessary:

• Payment Processors: Secure, PCI-compliant payment providers that process your subscription and transaction payments.
• Verification Partners: Identity verification services that help us confirm member authenticity.
• Analytics Providers: Services that help us analyze platform usage and performance in an aggregated, anonymized manner.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety and rights of our users and the public.

All third-party partners are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and our strict data protection standards.

Your Rights Under US and EU Regulations

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link in our emails or through your account settings.

Additional Rights for EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the European Data Protection Board's 2024 guidance on consent frameworks, EU residents have the right to:

• Data portability - receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restriction of processing - request that we limit how we use your data.
• Object to processing - object to the use of your data for profiling or direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent - withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

California residents may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, the purposes of collection, and any third parties with whom data is shared. You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information, including passwords and identification documents
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments by independent third-party firms
• Strict access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Automated threat detection systems monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously invest in protecting your data and promptly address any identified vulnerabilities.

Children's Privacy

Aelc European Dating is intended solely for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete that data from our systems.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact our Data Protection team: