Mdates Privacy Policy
This Mdates privacy policy explains in plain English what information our dating site collects, how we use it and the choices you have. Mdates is for adults 18 and over. Questions or requests? Reach us any time through the Mdates contact page.
Introduction
Mdates ("we," "us") runs mdates.net, an online dating site where adults take a short quiz and get matches based on their answers. This policy explains what personal information we handle, why we handle it and how you can control it.
Please read it before you use the site. If anything is unclear, our contact page is the quickest way to ask.
Information We Collect
We collect the information we need to run Mdates. The table groups it in general terms, so you can see what we handle and why.
| Category | Examples | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz and profile information | Your quiz answers, preferences, profile details and any photos you choose to add | To suggest matches based on your answers and show your profile the way you choose |
| Account and contact details | Name or username, email address and confirmation that you are 18 or older | To create and secure your account and keep the service adults-only |
| Messages and activity | Messages you send, matches, likes, reports and blocks | To deliver conversations, improve matching and review safety reports |
| Device and usage data | Browser and device type, approximate location and pages viewed | To keep the site working, understand how it is used and prevent misuse |
| Payment-related details | Billing details and purchase history handled during checkout | To process paid features and answer billing questions |
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How We Use Your Information
We use your information to run Mdates and keep it useful and safe. Here is what that means in practice:
- Matching: providing matches based on your answers.
- The service: running, maintaining and improving Mdates.
- Safety: keeping the community safe by reviewing reports and preventing fraud and abuse.
- Support: helping you when you contact us.
- Billing: handling payments for paid features.
- Legal: meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms.
- Service messages: sending account notices. You can control optional messages.
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small files stored on your device, and similar technologies work in much the same way. Essential cookies keep the site working, for example by remembering your session or security settings. Analytics uses help us understand which pages people visit and where we can improve.
You can manage or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, some parts of Mdates may not work as expected.
How We Share Information
We share information only in limited situations. These are the main ones:
- Service providers: companies that help us run the site, such as hosting, support and payment handling. They are expected to use information only to perform those services.
- Safety and legal reasons: when the law requires it, or to protect users, our service and the public.
- Business transfer: if Mdates is part of a merger, sale or similar change, your information may be transferred as part of it.
- At your direction: when you choose to share, such as profile details you make visible to other members.
Your Privacy Rights
You have choices about your information. Depending on where you live, you can ask to access the information we hold about you, correct it or delete it. You can also change your choices about communications. Send any request through our contact page for privacy requests.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you live in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you these rights:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to know | Ask what personal information we have collected about you and how we use and share it. |
| Right to delete | Ask us to delete personal information we hold, subject to legal exceptions. |
| Right to correct | Ask us to fix inaccurate personal information. |
| Right to opt out of sale or sharing | Tell us not to sell or share your personal information. |
| Right to limit sensitive information | Ask us to limit use of sensitive personal information to permitted purposes. |
| Right to non-discrimination | We will not treat you unfairly for using your privacy rights. |
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To use any of these rights, submit a request through the Mdates Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before we act on it.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as we need it to provide the service and meet our legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we delete it or remove details that identify you. You can also ask us to delete your information at any time by contacting us.
Is My Data Safe on Dating Sites?
Mdates uses reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no online service can promise perfect security. Dating sites hold personal details, so it helps to protect yourself too. A few habits go a long way:
- Use a unique password that you do not reuse on other sites.
- Keep personal details private early on, such as your address, workplace and financial information.
- Report suspicious profiles through the Mdates dating support page.
- Never send money to someone you have met online, whatever the story.
Children's Privacy: 18+ Only
Mdates is only for adults 18 and over, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone younger. If you believe a minor has given us personal information, please contact us so we can look into it and take action.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of the page so you can see that something has changed. Please check back now and then.
Effective date:
Contact Us About Privacy
Have a question about this Mdates privacy policy or about dating site privacy in general? We are happy to help with access, correction, deletion and any other request.
Visit the Mdates Contact page