Privacy Policy | Albanian Dating

1. Introduction and Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Welcome to Albanian Dating ("we," "our," "us"). We are unequivocally committed to protecting the privacy and security of our esteemed members. This Privacy Policy provides a detailed description of how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information, including personal data, in conjunction with your access to and use of our bespoke matchmaking and consultancy services ("Services"). By engaging with our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Our commitment is to handle your personal information with the utmost care and respect, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We believe that trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, including the one we build with you, our client.

2. The Information We Collect

To provide our highly personalized services, we collect information that you provide to us directly, information we collect automatically through your use of our website, and, in some cases, information we may receive from other sources.

2.1 Information You Directly Provide to Us

Personal Identification and Contact Information: This includes your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and gender identity. This basic information allows us to create your confidential file and communicate with you.
Detailed Profile Information: This is the core of our matchmaking process. It includes your occupation, education level, physical characteristics (height, etc.), personal preferences, lifestyle habits (e.g., smoking, drinking), interests, hobbies, and any other information you choose to provide about yourself and what you are seeking in a partner. This also includes your answers to our proprietary questionnaires and psychological assessments, which are designed to create a holistic view of you as an individual.
Photographs and Identification: To ensure the authenticity and safety of our network, we require recent photographs and a form of identification for verification purposes.
Communications with Us: We maintain records of any correspondence between you and our team. This includes emails, messages through our platform, and detailed notes from our calls or meetings with you. We also collect the feedback you provide about your matches and your experience with our Service, which is crucial for refining our process.
Payment and Membership Information: While we use secure third-party payment processors for all transactions, we may collect information related to your chosen membership plan and your payment history with us. We do not store, nor do we have access to, your full credit card numbers.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit and interact with our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information. This helps us to improve our website's functionality, user experience, and security. This includes:

Log Data and Usage Information: We log information about your use of the website, including the type of browser you use, your access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our website. This data helps us understand how our members use our site and to diagnose technical problems.
Device Information: We may collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, and unique device identifiers.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies (like web beacons) to improve and personalize your experience, to remember your preferences, to analyze website traffic, and for essential security purposes. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information: The Purpose of Collection

The information we collect is used exclusively to provide, maintain, secure, and improve our world-class services. We do not sell your data. The specific purposes include:

To create, maintain, and manage your confidential member profile.
To facilitate our personalized matchmaking process. This is our core function and involves using our proprietary analysis systems and, most importantly, the seasoned expertise of our human matchmakers to analyze your profile for deep compatibility with other members in our private network.
To communicate with you about your profile, potential matches, membership status, and to respond to your inquiries and provide ongoing, dedicated customer support.
To personalize your experience and provide you with relevant information about our services, including exclusive member events and special offers that may be of interest to you.
To process transactions securely and manage your membership account.
To ensure the safety and security of all our members and our services. This includes verifying your identity, monitoring for and investigating any suspicious or fraudulent activity, and upholding our community standards.
For internal research and development to consistently improve our matchmaking algorithms, client service protocols, and overall service offerings. Any data used for such purposes will be strictly anonymized or aggregated to ensure your personal identity is protected.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure: Your Confidentiality Assured

We are fundamentally committed to maintaining your confidentiality. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share your information in the following limited and clearly defined circumstances:

With Potential Matches: Our core service is making introductions. With your explicit, case-by-case consent for each introduction, we will share a curated, non-identifying version of your profile with a hand-selected potential match. This profile may include your first name, age, occupation, interests, and photos, but will not include your last name, contact information, or place of work until you and the other member both agree to a mutual introduction. You are always in control of what is shared and when.
With Trusted Service Providers: We may share necessary information with trusted third-party vendors who perform essential services on our behalf. These include partners for cloud hosting (data storage), data analysis, payment processing, and customer relationship management (CRM) software. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information with the same level of security we do and are strictly prohibited from using it for their own purposes.
For Legal Reasons and Community Safety: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) comply with a legal obligation, court order, or subpoena; (b) protect and defend our rights or property; (c) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing or fraud in connection with the Service; or (d) protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
In the Event of a Business Transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be sold or transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such deal and outline your choices in that event, ensuring the acquiring entity honors our commitment to your privacy.

5. Data Security: Our Multi-Layered Approach to Protection

We implement a variety of robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures are designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes data encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, it is important to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% infallible. While we strive to use commercially acceptable and industry-leading means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention: Purposeful and Limited

We will retain your personal information only for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Following the conclusion of your membership, we may retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations (e.g., for financial auditing), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either securely delete or fully anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

7. Your Rights and Choices Regarding Your Data

You have specific rights and choices regarding the personal information we hold about you. Depending on your jurisdiction, these may include:

The Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information about you that you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
The Right to Erasure (The "Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal information from our systems, subject to certain legal and contractual exceptions.
The Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, for instance, if you contest the accuracy of the data.
The Right to Data Portability: You may have the right to receive the personal information you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
The Right to Object: You may have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with all applicable laws.

8. Our Policy Towards Children

Our services are exclusively for adults and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems.

9. Changes and Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data-handling practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: albaniandating@gmail.com.

Last updated: January 14, 2026.