Widow Singles Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Widow Singles handles personal information when you visit our website, use our dating app or create a profile. We wrote it in plain language because privacy on a dating site matters: you are sharing details about yourself and you should know where they go. If you have not yet joined, you can read the policy first and decide at your own pace. Please also read our Terms and Conditions and our Cookie Policy, which work together with this page.

Information We Collect

Widow Singles collects the information you provide when you register, build a dating profile and talk with other members, plus some technical information that is gathered automatically when you use the service. The sections below explain each type.

Details You Give Us

When you create an account, we ask for basic registration details such as your first name, age or date of birth, and the contact details needed to set up and secure your account. We also keep the information you send us if you contact support or report a concern.

Your Dating Profile

Your profile may include photos, a short introduction, interests, and the preferences you choose for the kind of people you would like to meet. You decide how much to add, and you can edit your profile later. Anything you place on your profile may be visible to other members.

Messages and Activity

We process the messages you send and receive through Widow Singles, along with your activity in the service, such as the profiles you view, the search and preference settings you use and the reports you submit. This allows conversations to work and helps us look into safety concerns.

Device and Usage Information

Like most websites and apps, we receive technical data automatically. This can include your IP address, browser or app type, device type, operating system, language settings, pages or screens viewed and the date and time of your visits. Some of this is collected through cookies and similar technologies, described in the section on cookies below.

How a Dating Site Uses Your Personal Information

A dating site uses your personal information mainly to provide the service you asked for: to create your account, show your profile to other members, and let people find each other and talk. At Widow Singles, we also use it to keep the community safe and to improve how the website and app work. We use information for these purposes:

• Running your account: registering you, signing you in and keeping your settings.
• Showing profiles: displaying the information you choose to share so other members can discover you.
• Search and messaging: enabling you to browse, apply preferences and start conversations.
• Safety and fraud prevention: detecting suspicious behavior, reviewing reports and enforcing our rules.
• Support: answering your questions and resolving problems.
• Improving the service: understanding how features are used so we can make them clearer and more reliable.
• Legal obligations: meeting legal requirements and protecting our rights and those of our members.

We do not use your information for purposes that are unrelated to these without telling you or, where required, asking for your consent.

Sensitive Profile Information

Dating profiles can reveal sensitive details about a person. Depending on what you choose to write or upload, your profile might touch on matters such as sex life or sexual orientation, religious beliefs, racial or ethnic origin, health, or your precise location. Some U.S. state privacy laws treat these as sensitive data and, in many states, require opt-in consent before such information is processed.

Where the law requires your consent, we process sensitive information only on that basis, and you can withdraw consent at any time by removing the information from your profile or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent may limit some features.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Widow Singles uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the service working, remember your settings and understand how the website and app are used. Some may be set by third parties. Our Cookie Policy explains the types we use, why we use them and how you can manage or withdraw your choices through your browser settings and opt-out signals.

When Information Is Shared and Third-Party Services

We share personal information only in the ways described here. We do not name individual vendors in this policy, but we describe the kinds of recipients involved.

• Other members: they can see what you make visible on your profile, and the content of messages you send to them. They cannot see your private account details unless you share them.
• Service providers: companies that act on our behalf, for example to host the service, provide technical support, help us understand usage or assist with safety. They may use the information only to perform services for us.
• Legal and safety requests: we may disclose information if we believe it is required by law, to respond to valid legal process, or to protect the safety of members, the public or Widow Singles.
• Business transfers: if Widow Singles is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, and we will take reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected.

Third-party services that you reach through our website or app, or that place their own cookies, have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them, as we do not control how those parties handle information.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep your personal information while your account is active and for as long as needed to provide the service. After you close your account, we may keep certain information where necessary for legal, safety, fraud-prevention or dispute-resolution purposes. When we no longer need information, we delete it or remove details that identify you. We do not set a single retention period for every type of data, because the right period depends on the purpose and on legal requirements.

Keeping Your Data Secure

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorized access. However, no website, app or method of transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You can help protect your account:

• Choose a strong, unique password and keep it private.
• Never share your login details with anyone, including people you meet on the service.
• Sign out when using a shared or public device.
• Keep your home address, workplace and financial details private until you truly trust someone.

Your U.S. State Privacy Rights

Privacy laws in the United States differ from state to state. Whether a particular law applies depends on factors such as where you live and the size and activities of the business, so some of the rights below may not be available to every member. Where a law does apply to you, we will respect the rights it gives you.

Rights You May Have

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct information that is inaccurate.
• Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Receive a copy of your information in a portable format.
• Opt out of the sale of personal information or its use for targeted advertising, where those activities take place.
• Limit or withdraw consent for the use of sensitive information.

In some states, certain rights, such as correction, deletion or portability, apply only to information that you provided to us.

How to Make a Request

To make a request, use the contact options provided within the Widow Singles website or app and tell us which right you wish to use. To protect your account, we may need to verify your identity, for example by asking you to confirm details already associated with your account. You may also ask an authorized agent to act for you where your state allows it; we may ask for proof of that authorization.

How Quickly We Respond

Most state laws require a response to a rights request within 45 calendar days, and many allow one extension that can bring the total to 90 days when reasonably necessary. Some states set different timeframes, and California also expects an acknowledgment of a request within 10 business days. These are typical legal timeframes, not a promise of a particular turnaround, and we will tell you if we need more time.

Appeals and Non-Discrimination

If we decline your request, we will explain why. Where your state gives you a right to appeal, you can reply to our decision using the same contact options and ask us to review it. We will not treat you unfairly for exercising your privacy rights, although some features may not work if we cannot process the information they depend on.

Adults Only: Eligibility and Children’s Data

Widow Singles is intended only for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that a minor has registered or that we have collected a minor’s data, we will delete the account and the related information. If you believe a minor is using the service, please tell us using the contact options in the website or app.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our service, practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If a change is material, we will highlight it so that it is easy to notice. Continuing to use Widow Singles after an update means you accept the revised policy, where the law allows.

Contacting Widow Singles About Privacy

For privacy questions or to use your rights, please use the contact options provided within the Widow Singles website or app. You can also return to the Widow Singles home page to learn more about the service, or review our terms and conditions for the rules that apply to every member.