This Widow Singles privacy policy explains what information we may collect when you use our dating website and mobile app, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We have tried to keep it short, honest and easy to read. If anything is unclear, the contact options described below are there for you.
Your Privacy at a Glance
- What we collect: account details, the profile information you choose to share, messages, and device and usage data.
- Why: to run your account, show profiles and potential matches, enable messaging, and keep members safe.
- Who may see it: other members see what you publish on your profile. Service providers and legal authorities may receive information only as described below.
- Your choices: you decide what to share, and you may have rights to access, correct or delete your information.
- Questions: use the support options in the website or app.
Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to the Widow Singles website and the Widow Singles mobile app. It covers visitors who are simply browsing, as well as members who create an account, build a dating profile and communicate with other people on the platform.
Widow Singles is a dating service for widowed, divorced and single adults, and it is intended only for people aged 18 and over. By using the website or app, you acknowledge the practices described here. Please also read our Terms & Conditions, which set out the rules for using the service.
Information Widow Singles May Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use the service. Below are the main categories, described as plainly as we can.
Identifiers and account details
When you sign up, we may collect details such as your name or username, email address and a password. We use these to create your account and to contact you about it.
Profile details you choose to share
A dating profile may include photos, your age, interests, a short biography and your preferences for the kind of connection you hope to find. You decide how much to include.
Messages and communications
If you message other members, or contact our support team, we may process the content of those communications so they can be delivered and, where needed, reviewed for safety or support purposes.
Device and usage data
We may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages or screens you view and when you use the service. This helps the website and app work properly and helps us understand how they are used.
Information from cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may record certain browsing information. You can read more in the section on cookies below.
A note on sensitive details: profile content can sometimes reveal personal matters, such as family circumstances, health, beliefs or the loss of a spouse. Please share only what you are comfortable with. You are never required to explain your personal history to use Widow Singles.
How Your Information Is Used
We use personal information to provide and improve Widow Singles. Depending on how you use the service, this may include:
- Creating and maintaining accounts, including signing you in and keeping your details up to date.
- Showing profiles and potential matches based on the information and preferences you provide.
- Enabling messaging between members who choose to communicate.
- Keeping the platform safe, including reviewing and investigating reports of inappropriate behavior, fraud or misuse.
- Providing support when you ask us a question or report a problem.
- Improving the service, such as fixing errors, understanding which features are useful and making the website and app easier to use.
- Sending service notices about your account and, where permitted, optional updates or marketing messages that you can opt out of.
- Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms.
We aim to use information only in ways that fit these purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like most websites and apps, Widow Singles may use cookies and similar technologies. These are small files or identifiers that help a site remember your device, keep you signed in, protect against misuse and understand how pages are used. Some are essential for the service to function, while others, such as analytics or advertising cookies, may be optional depending on where you live. You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. For a full explanation of types, purposes and controls, please read our Widow Singles Cookie Policy.
When Information Is Shared
We share personal information only in limited situations:
- With other members. Information you publish on your profile, such as photos, age, interests and your introduction, can be seen by other members of Widow Singles. Think carefully before including details you would prefer to keep private.
- With service providers. We may use companies that help us operate the platform, for example for hosting, analytics and customer support. They may access information only to perform services for us and are expected to handle it under contractual limits.
- For legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information when required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, to protect the rights, safety and property of members or others, or to investigate fraud and abuse.
- In a business transfer. If Widow Singles is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that process, and the recipient would be expected to respect this policy.
Some privacy laws give residents the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Where those laws apply and where we engage in such activity, we will honor your opt-out choices, including through the controls described in our Cookie Policy and the request options described below.
Third-Party Services and Links
Some parts of your experience involve companies other than Widow Singles. App stores that distribute the mobile app, payment providers (if payments are offered), analytics providers and any external websites we link to each have their own privacy practices. This policy does not cover how those third parties handle information. We encourage you to review their policies before you share personal details with them.
How Long Information Is Kept
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy. That includes operating your account, keeping the platform safe, resolving disputes, and meeting legal, tax or accounting obligations.
The exact period depends on the type of information and why we hold it. When information is no longer needed, we aim to delete it or de-identify it so that it can no longer be linked to you. If you ask us to delete your account or information, we will act on the request as required by applicable law, though we may retain certain records where the law allows or requires it.
How Widow Singles Protects Your Data
A dating site protects personal information by using reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards, and Widow Singles aims to do the same. These measures are designed to limit access to your information and to reduce the risk of loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure.
No website, app or system can be guaranteed perfectly secure, so your own habits matter too:
- Choose a strong, unique password and keep it private.
- Never share your login details with anyone.
- Keep your home address, workplace and financial details out of your profile and early messages.
- Report suspicious accounts or messages using the in-app tools where available.
You can find more practical guidance in the safety section of the Widow Singles homepage.
Your Privacy Rights in the United States
California and a growing number of other U.S. states give residents rights over their personal information. Which rights you have depends on where you live and on applicable law, and we will honor requests as required by that law. Rights you may have include the following.
The right to know and access
You may be able to ask what categories of personal information we have collected about you, why, and receive a copy of certain information.
The right to correct
You may ask us to correct inaccurate personal information. You can also update many profile details yourself in your account.
The right to delete
You may ask us to delete personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions.
The right to opt out of sale, sharing and targeted advertising
Where applicable, you may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and of targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising. Some browsers and devices can send opt-out preference signals, which we will treat as required by law.
The right to limit use of sensitive information
Where the law provides it, you may ask us to limit how we use certain sensitive personal information.
The right to non-discrimination
We will not treat you unfairly for exercising your privacy rights.
How to make a request
To submit a request, use the support options provided in the Widow Singles website or app. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request, for example by matching details to your account, to protect you from someone else trying to access your information. Where the law permits, you may use an authorized agent to make a request for you, and we may ask for proof of that authorization.
Adults Only: 18 and Over
Widow Singles is not intended for anyone under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that information from someone under 18 has been collected, we will take steps to remove it and close the related account. If you believe a minor is using the service, please let us know through the support options.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We review this policy from time to time, and we may update it as the service, our practices or the law change. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If a change is material, we will let you know through the website or app. Continuing to use Widow Singles after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Questions About Your Privacy
If you have a question about this policy or how your information is handled, please use the contact and support options within the Widow Singles website and app. We are happy to explain anything that is unclear.
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