Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

This Privacy Notice for DateAndClick.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our social networking and dating services (“Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@DateAndClick.com.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an account
Build a profile
Upload photos
Post content
Message other users
Contact customer support

This may include:

Email address
Username
Password
Profile details you choose to share
Photos or images you upload
Content you post
Communication preferences
Contact or authentication data

Sensitive information

You may choose to provide sensitive information such as:

Race or ethnicity
Religious or philosophical beliefs
Political opinions
Sexual orientation

We use sensitive information only to support core social and dating features. We do not use sensitive information for advertising, and we do not sell or share it with outside parties.

You are responsible for ensuring your information is accurate and up to date.

Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Services, including:

IP address
Browser and device characteristics
Operating system
Language preferences
Referring URLs
Device name
Country or region
Approximate location
Usage data (pages viewed, features used, timestamps, searches, crash reports)
Device identifiers and configuration

Location Data

We may collect approximate location based on IP address. You may disable precise location in your device settings.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your information to:

Create and manage accounts
Provide social networking and dating features
Enable direct messaging
Respond to support requests
Send administrative notices
Deliver and measure non-personalized advertising
Analyze how users interact with the Services
Detect fraud and maintain security
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising.

Advertising Partners

We display non-personalized Google Ads on our Services, but we do not sell or share personal information with advertising partners. Google may collect device-level information (such as IP address, browser type, and approximate location) solely to deliver ads, prevent fraud, and measure basic ad performance.

Service Providers

We share personal information with trusted vendors who help us operate the Services (hosting, security, customer support). Service providers may only use your information as instructed by us.

Other Users

Content you post, including images, is visible to other members.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required to comply with law, legal process, or enforceable government requests.

User Content – Uploaded Images

Images you upload are visible to other members. You may delete your images at any time. Deleted images may remain temporarily in backups or caches but will be removed within a reasonable period.

Direct Messages

Direct messages are private between two members. We process and store message content to provide messaging features and support security, fraud prevention, and moderation.

4. What is our stance on third-party websites?

Our Services may link to third-party websites or display third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party sites. Any information you provide to third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Do we use cookies and other tracking technologies?

Session Cookies

We use session cookies for authentication and core site functionality. These cookies:

Keep you logged in
Maintain your settings
Support secure authentication
Prevent fraud

Session cookies do not track your activity across other websites.

Google Ads (Non-Personalized Advertising)

We display non-personalized Google Ads to support our platform and keep it free for users.

Google may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Deliver ads
Prevent fraud
Measure ad performance

These technologies may collect device-level information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate location.

We do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising. Google does not use cross-site browsing history or personal profile information to personalize ads on our Services.

Users can manage Google’s ad settings at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

6. How long do we keep your information?

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to operate the Services or comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we delete, anonymize, or securely store your information.

7. How do we keep your information safe?

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. No online system is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Do we collect information from minors?

We do not knowingly collect or allow accounts for individuals under 18. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will delete the account and associated data.

9. What are your privacy rights?

Depending on your state, you may have rights to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information
Request a copy of your information
Withdraw consent
Limit use of sensitive information
Opt out of targeted advertising (not applicable at this time)

To exercise your rights, email privacy@DateAndClick.com.

10. Controls for do-not-track features

We do not respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals because no standard exists.

11. U.S. State Privacy Disclosures

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers
Customer record information
Protected classification characteristics
Internet activity
Geolocation data
Inferences
Sensitive personal information

We do not sell or share personal information with advertising partners. We disclose personal information only to service providers or when required by law.

12. Do we make updates to this notice?

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes may be announced on the Services.

13. Contact Us

Email: privacy@DateAndClick.com

14. How can you review, update, or delete the data we collect from you?

You may delete your account at any time. When deleted, your profile and images are removed from the Services to the extent reasonably practical. Some data may remain temporarily in backups or for fraud prevention, security, or legal compliance.