Privacy Policy

Kindred Speed Dating, Inc., d/b/a Kindred Social - Privacy Policy

Updated: February 13, 2025

At Kindred Speed Dating, Inc., d/b/a Kindred Social (“Kindred Social,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal data when you interact with our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@kindredsoci.al.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both Personal Information and Technical Information when you interact with our Services. The information we gather includes the following:

(a) Personal Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, contact details, account credentials, payment card information, and transaction history.
  • User Content: Information you provide in your profile, input forms, feedback, and file uploads, such as preferences, interests, and personal traits.
  • Communication Information: Information you send us through messages, emails, surveys, and other communications, including your contact details.
  • Social Media Information: If you interact with our social media pages (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), we collect the information you choose to provide and any aggregated analytics from the social platforms.

(b) Personal Information We Automatically Receive:

  • Log Data: Automatically collected information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and access times.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Services, including the content you engage with, features used, and device information.
  • Device Information: Information about the devices you use to access the Services, including device type, operating system, and browser settings.
  • Cookies and Analytics: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to accept, reject, or notify you about cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Services: To enable account creation, facilitate interactions, conduct matchmaking, and improve user experiences.
  • To Communicate with You: To send transactional communications, respond to your inquiries, and share updates or promotional materials (with your consent).
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To customize features, content, and matches based on your preferences.
  • To Enhance Security: To protect our Services and users, prevent fraud, and monitor for suspicious activities.
  • To Comply with Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights or the rights of others.
  • For Research and Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, enhance functionality, and develop new features.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors that help us provide and maintain our Services, such as payment processors and data hosting providers. These vendors are required to use your data only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, protect our or others’ rights, or prevent fraud.
  • In Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before any such transfer and outline any changes to your privacy rights.
  • With Your Consent: If you give explicit consent, we may share your information with other parties, such as for joint promotions, marketing, or partnerships.

4. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Update Your Data: You can access, review, or update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us at hello@kindredsoci.al.
  • Delete Your Data: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.
  • Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before your withdrawal.
  • Restrict Processing: You can request restrictions on how we process your personal information, particularly if you believe your data is inaccurate or processing is unlawful.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to request that your personal information be transferred to another service provider, where technically feasible.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account or request the deletion of your data, we will remove your personal information from our active systems, though certain records may be retained for compliance or legal purposes.

6. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security, and you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that data protection laws in other jurisdictions may differ.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at hello@kindredsoci.al, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:

Kindred Speed Dating, Inc., d/b/a Kindred Social
Email: hello@kindredsoci.al