Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 20, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to AfricanLoveAngels.dating ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when:
- Creating an account
- Setting up your dating profile
- Communicating with other users
- Contacting our support team
This information includes:
2.1 Public Content
- Public profile photos
- Public profile descriptions
- Public status updates
- Username and basic profile information
- Age and location preferences
- Public messages in community areas
2.2 Private Content
All private content is end-to-end encrypted and utterly inaccessible to us, including:
- Private messages between users
- Private photos shared between users
- Private profile information is marked as "private."
- Private notes and preferences
- Any other content marked as private by users
We cannot access, view, decrypt, or recover any private content as it is encrypted beyond our technical capability and authority.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for:
- Providing and maintaining our dating service
- Creating and managing your account
- Enabling communication between users
- Ensuring platform safety and security
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 General Data Storage
Your data is hosted on IONOS web hosting services. While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. To minimize data exposure, we do not maintain backup copies of the client database.
4.2 Private Content Security
All private content (including messages and photos) is protected by end-to-end encryption technology. This means:
- We cannot access, view, or decrypt any private content
- Private content is technically and practically inaccessible to our staff and administrators
- Only the intended recipient can decrypt and view private content
- We cannot recover or access private content if users lose their access credentials
- In the event of legal requests, we cannot provide access to private content as it is beyond our technical capability to decrypt
For information about how IONOS handles data on their servers, please refer to the IONOS Privacy Policy.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your public information only in the following circumstances:
- When required by Law (excluding private content, which we cannot access)
- To protect our rights or property
- To prevent fraud or abuse
- With your explicit consent
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information (public content only)
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Export your data (public content only)
- File a complaint with the relevant authorities
Note: Due to our encryption system, we cannot provide copies of or access to any private content as part of data access requests.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes via email or website notice.
10. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at contact@africanloveangels.com
11. Governing Law
The laws of the United Kingdom govern this Privacy Policy.
