Unsere Datenschutzerklärung: Schutz Ihrer persönlichen Daten auf FindePartner.org

Introduction and General Provisions

Welcome to FindePartner.org. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring you have a secure and positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services.

By accessing or using FindePartner.org, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part, please discontinue use of our services. This policy is integrated into our Terms of Service.

What Data We Collect

To create meaningful connections, we collect information you provide directly and data generated through your interaction with our platform.

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, and preferences you set during registration.
• Profile Details: Information you choose to share in your profile, such as biography, interests, lifestyle, and photos.
• Communication Data: Messages exchanged with other members through our secure internal messaging system.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns. This helps us understand platform performance and user behavior.
• Payment Information: If you purchase a premium membership, our payment processors handle transaction details. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

How We Use Your Data

Your data enables us to deliver and enhance our core service of connecting compatible adults.

• To create, maintain, and secure your user account.
• To provide personalized partner suggestions and matchmaking.
• To facilitate communication between consenting members.
• To process transactions and manage your subscription.
• To send important service notifications, updates, and administrative messages.
• To analyze platform usage for improving features, security, and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

We process your data based on your consent, the necessity to perform our contract with you, and our legitimate interests in operating a safe and effective platform.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

We treat your data with confidentiality and only share it under specific, limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, customer support, analytics). These parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, we may disclose information necessary to comply.
• Safety and Rights: We may share information to protect the safety, rights, and property of FindePartner.org, our users, or the public, including to prevent fraud or security issues.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as a business asset. We will notify you of any such change and outline your choices.

We do not share your personal contact information or private messages with other users without your explicit consent within the platform's communication features.

Data Protection

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Data encryption in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest for sensitive information.
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing of our systems.
• Strict access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
• Secure data center facilities with physical and environmental protections.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login credentials.

Your Rights

You have significant control over your personal information. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request we limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer to another service.
• Objection: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., login session, security).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, region).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site, anonymously.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (with your consent).

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page will indicate the latest revision.

We will notify you of any material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website before the changes become effective. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address:
Data Protection Officer
FindePartner.org
Privacy Office
Musterstraße 123
10115 Berlin, Germany

We are committed to working with you to resolve any concerns you may have about privacy and data protection.

Last Updated: April 2025