Privacy Policy

Introduction - How We Protect Your Data

AsianWomenLove ("we," "us," or "our"), operated via www.traumadoesntend.ca, is committed to protecting the privacy of every user on our international dating platform. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we process it, with whom we share it, and the rights you hold under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

By creating an account or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this document, please discontinue use of the platform immediately.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register and use AsianWomenLove, we may collect the following data directly from you:

• Full name, date of birth, gender, and email address
• Profile photographs and biographical details you submit
• Relationship preferences, interests, and lifestyle information
• Messages, chat logs, and communication content sent through the platform
• Payment and billing information (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Government-issued ID data submitted during our verification process

1.2 Usage and Device Data

We automatically collect certain technical information when you interact with our website:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through data, and referral URLs
• Geolocation data (approximate, derived from IP address)
• Log-in timestamps and session duration

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create, maintain, and secure your dating profile
• Matchmaking services: To suggest compatible profiles using our AI-powered algorithm
• Communication: To facilitate messaging, video chat, and notifications between members
• Verification: To complete our 4-step profile verification process and prevent fraud
• Payment processing: To handle credit purchases and issue receipts
• Safety and compliance: To detect and prevent scams, abuse, and violations of our Terms and Conditions
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve platform performance
• Marketing: To send promotional offers and updates (with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time)

3. Sharing Your Information With Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with the following categories of recipients only as necessary:

All third-party processors are contractually bound to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy regulations and solely for the purposes described above.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data in your profile
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your account and associated data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data under certain circumstances
• Right to Object: Opt out of direct marketing communications at any time
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer using the details in Section 6 below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

5. Data Security Measures

We employ industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for data stored at rest on our servers
• Regular third-party security audits and penetration testing
• Role-based access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Continuous monitoring systems for unauthorized access detection

While no system is completely immune to breaches, we are committed to promptly notifying affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours of discovering any data breach, as required by GDPR Article 33.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Active account data is retained for the duration of your membership. Upon account deletion, personal data is permanently erased within 90 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial records retained for 7 years for tax compliance).

7. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes via email and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.