Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Tri-State Dating Service (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and upholding your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect any personal data that you provide when using tri-statedatingservice.com (the “Website”). We are deeply committed to maintaining your trust, complying with applicable data protection legislation—including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—and ensuring you remain in control of your personal information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected when you access or use the Website, engage with our services, or otherwise communicate with us. Tri-State Dating Service is the data controller with respect to personal data processed through the Website. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy law.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect, use, and store the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Information about how you use our Website, including IP addresses, browser type and version, referral source, pages viewed, and website navigation paths, as well as the date, time, and duration of visits.
b) Account Data
Personal details you provide when creating an account, such as full name, residential address, email address, phone number, and other identifiers.
c) Profile Data
Information collected as part of your dating profile, preferences, communication behaviors, matches, purchase history, and behavioral data related to your interactions on tri-statedatingservice.com.
d) Communication Data
Details of communications between you and us, including emails, contact forms submitted via the Website, support inquiries, and correspondence via any other format.
e) Technical Data
Information about the devices you use to access the Website, including device identifiers, operating system, device configuration, screen resolution, and other system-level data pertinent to the functioning of our service.
f) Transaction Data
Records of products or services you have purchased or subscribed to through the Website, including billing address, payment method (note: we do not directly store credit/debit card numbers), and delivery/service information.
g) Preference Data
Information about your consent to marketing communications, product and content interests, and communication preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws. These legal bases include:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly granted us permission to process personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., to provide the dating services you requested).
– Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the Website, preventing fraud, and securing our network—provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data by applicable laws or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law
You are entitled to exercise the following rights as permitted by the GDPR and CCPA:
– Right of Access – You may request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
– Right to Rectification – You may request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – In certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your personal information.
– Right to Restriction – You may request we limit the processing of your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability – You may receive your provided data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transfer to another organization.
– Right to Object – You may object to data processing where we rely on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Opt-Out (CCPA) – California residents may opt out of the “sale” of their personal data, should such transfers occur.
– Right Not to Be Discriminated Against (CCPA) – You will not be denied goods or services, charged different prices, or provided a different quality of service for exercising your privacy rights.
You may exercise these rights by emailing us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We have instituted comprehensive security policies and protocols to safeguard your information:
– Encryption: Sensitive communications and stored data are encrypted using industry standards such as TLS and AES.
– Access Control: We restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel based on the principle of least privilege.
– Backups: Regular encrypted backups are maintained and tested for data integrity.
– Employee Training: All employees are trained on data privacy practices and cybersecurity hygiene.
7. International Transfers
Information we collect may be stored and processed in, transferred to, and accessed from countries outside your jurisdiction, including where data protection laws may differ. Where such transfers occur, we ensure compliance with cross-border transfer requirements such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses and adherence to appropriate legal safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention periods typically include:
– Account/Profile Data: Retained for the duration of the account’s existence and up to 2 years after closure.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for operational and support reference.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance.
– Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
– Cookie Data: Retention periods vary by cookie type (see Section 9 below).
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on tri-statedatingservice.com. Cookies we use fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required to operate our Website and enable basic functionality.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and remember your preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Provide insights on how visitors interact with the Website, helping us improve services.
– Performance Cookies: Track system performance and usage trends, often via third-party analytics providers.
You will be prompted to consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit the Website.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Users can manage cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings found in the Website footer or via browser settings. Consent for cookies can be withdrawn at any time. We maintain records of cookie consents in full compliance with GDPR. California residents are entitled under CCPA to opt out of cookie usage that represents a “sale” of personal information, which can be managed through our “Do Not Sell My Info” link on the Website.
11. Special Protections for Children
Tri-State Dating Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take appropriate action to investigate and, if necessary, delete such data.
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect updates to our services, applicable laws, or our internal practices. Where substantial modifications are made, we will notify users via prominent notices on tri-statedatingservice.com and/or via direct communication if you have provided your contact details. Continued use of the Website after the publication of the amended policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations. You are encouraged to contact us at any time if you feel your data is not being handled in accordance with this policy.