Effective Date: June 3rd, 2025

Privacy Policy for Polygamy.com

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

At Polygamy.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”). The Platform connects individuals seeking consensual, faith-based, non-legally binding relationships rooted in cultural or religious traditions. By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you register, you provide details such as your name, email address, date of birth, gender, religious or cultural preferences, and profile details (e.g., photos, bio, or interests).

User Content: Information you share through profiles, messages, or other interactions, such as text, images, or other media.

Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team (e.g., via email or in-app support).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Data: We collect technical information, including your device type, operating system, IP address, browser type, and app usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used).

Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect approximate or precise location data to provide location-based features (e.g., matching users in your area).

Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to collect data on how you interact with the Platform, such as session duration or feature usage, to improve performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and personalize the Platform’s services, such as matching users based on faith-based or cultural preferences.

Facilitate communication between users in a safe and moderated environment.

Monitor and moderate user-generated content to ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions and applicable laws.

Improve the Platform’s functionality, user experience, and security through analytics and feedback.

Respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related communications.

Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly allow sharing, such as making your profile visible to other users.

Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, or payment processors) who assist in operating the Platform, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., court orders or subpoenas).

Safety and Enforcement: To protect the safety, rights, or property of Polygamy.com, our users, or the public, including investigating violations of our Terms and Conditions.

4. Data Storage and Security

Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

Security: We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing, such as marketing emails or location tracking (via device settings).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable laws (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).

6. Location-Based Services

If you enable location services, we may collect and use your location data to provide features like matching users in your area. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings, but this may limit certain functionalities.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media integrations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

8. Children’s Privacy

Polygamy.com is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you use the Platform from outside the UAE, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UAE. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for international data transfers to comply with laws like GDPR.

10. Compliance with Data Protection Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For users in the European Economic Area, we process data lawfully, transparently, and with your consent where required.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): For California residents, we provide rights to access, delete, and opt out of data sharing, as described above.

Other applicable laws in regions where the Platform operates.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through the Platform’s support feature.

Note: By using Polygamy.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.