Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [9/21/2025]

At GrannyChat, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services. By accessing or using GrannyChat, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Please take the time to review this document carefully to understand how your data is treated. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data in various ways to ensure you have the best experience on our site. This section explains the types of data we gather.

Personal Information

When you create an account, interact with other users, or subscribe to our services, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: Includes your name, email address, date of birth, and gender.
• Profile Information: Details you provide on your profile, such as interests, photos, and preferences.
• Payment Information: If you make any purchases or subscriptions through GrannyChat, we collect payment details such as credit card information or other payment methods.
• Communication Information: Any messages, comments, or other communications you send through the platform or via email.

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect data that does not personally identify you, such as:

• Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and browser type.
• Usage Data: Pages you visit on our website, duration of visits, and other browsing activities.
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP addresses.

2. How We Use Your Information

The personal data we collect is used for a variety of purposes. Here’s how we use the data you provide:

To Provide Our Services

• Account Management: We use your information to create and manage your GrannyChat profile.
• Communication: We use your email address to send updates, notifications, and promotional messages related to your account or our services.
• Payment Processing: Payment information is used to process transactions for any paid services you use.

To Improve User Experience

• Website Analytics: We use data to analyze how users interact with our site and improve functionality and content.
• Personalization: Your profile data helps us tailor content, suggestions, and match recommendations to your preferences.

For Legal and Security Purposes

• Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms of service.
• Security: We use your data to maintain the security and integrity of our platform, including fraud prevention and protecting against unauthorized access.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on GrannyChat. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the site, such as logging in, remembering user preferences, and ensuring site security.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies track how users interact with the site, allowing us to improve the site’s performance and user experience.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your activity across different websites and may be used by third-party advertisers to show relevant ads.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the GrannyChat site.

4. Third-Party Tools and Services

We may use third-party tools, services, or platforms to enhance and operate our site. These third parties may have access to your data as part of their service offerings.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to perform certain functions, such as payment processing, email communications, and analytics. These services may collect and store your personal data. Some of the service providers include:

• Payment Processors: For handling subscription payments and donations.
• Email Marketing Services: For sending newsletters and promotional emails.
• Analytics Providers: For understanding how users interact with our website.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites before interacting with them.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have specific rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws. These rights include:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.

Data Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations or restrictions. Please note that deleting your data may result in the loss of access to certain features of the site.

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Withdraw Consent

If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time, which will not affect the legality of data processing based on consent prior to the withdrawal.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain your data for the duration of your membership or as long as necessary for legal, accounting, or reporting purposes.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

GrannyChat may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission when you click on certain links or make a purchase through third-party websites linked from our platform. These commissions help support our services and keep GrannyChat free for users.

Affiliate Links

Affiliate links are clearly marked on our website, and we only recommend products or services that we believe will add value to your experience. Please note that the inclusion of affiliate links does not affect the price you pay.

8. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure data storage, and access controls. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

GrannyChat is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible. If you believe that we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Transfers

If you are accessing GrannyChat from outside the country in which we operate, please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and processing.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at:

• Email: [[email protected]]
  

By using GrannyChat, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your personal data!