Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Readingpsychology Dating ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every member who uses our international dating platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data. Because our platform connects American men with European women across 28 countries, we comply with both the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), ensuring robust protection regardless of where you or your match are located.

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of personal information to provide you with a secure, effective, and personalized dating experience. The types of data we gather depend on how you interact with our platform.

Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account and build your dating profile, we collect the following information directly from you:

Account details: full name, email address, date of birth, gender, and password
Profile information: photographs, physical description, location (city and country), occupation, education level, relationship preferences, and personal biography
Preference data: desired partner age range, preferred nationalities, relationship goals, language preferences, and cultural interests
Verification documents: government-issued identification submitted voluntarily for profile verification badge purposes
Payment information: credit card number, billing address, and transaction records when you purchase premium services (processed securely through PCI-DSS compliant payment providers)

Automatically Collected Data

When you access our website or use our services, we automatically gather certain technical information:

Device information: browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, device model, and unique device identifiers
Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, click patterns, search queries, and profile views
Network data: IP address, approximate geographic location derived from IP, internet service provider, and referring URL
Log data: login timestamps, session duration, error logs, and server request data

Communication Data

To maintain platform safety and ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions, we collect data related to your communications on the platform:

Messages exchanged between members through our internal chat system
Photos and media shared within conversations
Customer support correspondence, including emails, chat transcripts, and feedback submissions
Reports filed regarding other members' conduct

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes that directly support your experience on our dating platform. In accordance with GDPR Article 6, each processing activity is grounded in a lawful basis - whether consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest, or legal obligation.

Your data is used for the following purposes:

Profile matching and recommendations: We analyze your preferences, interests, and profile information to suggest compatible European women from our verified member database.
Communication facilitation: We process message data to deliver your chats, translate content when language tools are used, and notify you of new messages or profile views.
Platform safety and fraud prevention: We monitor communication patterns and account behavior to detect fake profiles, scam attempts, harassment, and policy violations - protecting both American men and European women on our platform.
Identity verification: When you opt into our verified profile program, we process identification documents to confirm your identity and display a trust badge on your profile.
Service improvement and analytics: We use aggregated, anonymized usage data to understand how members interact with features, optimize platform performance, and develop new tools for cross-cultural connection.
Customer support: We retain correspondence data to resolve your inquiries, address complaints, and improve our support processes.
Legal compliance: We process data as required to comply with applicable laws, including EU data protection directives, the European Social Charter provisions, and U.S. consumer protection regulations.
Marketing communications: With your explicit consent, we send dating tips, success stories, and platform updates via email. You may withdraw consent at any time through account settings or the unsubscribe link in every email.

We never use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you without human oversight.

3. Cookie Policy

Readingpsychology Dating uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our platform is used. Below is a summary of the cookie categories we employ:

Overview of cookie categories used on Readingpsychology Dating
Cookie Category	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Required for core platform functionality: login sessions, security tokens, language preferences, and consent choices	Session to 12 months
Analytics	Help us understand visitor behavior, page performance, and feature usage through aggregated, anonymized data	Up to 24 months
Marketing	Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. Only activated with your explicit consent	Up to 13 months

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. For a complete breakdown of every cookie we use, including third-party cookies and their exact expiration periods, please read our full Cookie Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Readingpsychology Dating never sells your personal data to third parties - under any circumstances. Your trust is the foundation of our platform.

We share personal data only in limited circumstances, with carefully vetted partners who are contractually bound to protect your information:

Payment processors: We use PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment providers to securely process transactions. They receive only the billing data necessary to complete purchases and do not have access to your dating profile or communications.
Cloud hosting providers: Our platform infrastructure is hosted on enterprise-grade servers within the European Union and United States, with all providers bound by data processing agreements that meet GDPR standards.
Identity verification partners: When you submit documents for profile verification, a specialized third-party verifier processes the check and returns only a pass/fail result. They do not retain your documents beyond the verification period.
Analytics services: We use privacy-focused analytics tools that process aggregated, anonymized usage data. These services do not receive personally identifiable information.
Law enforcement and regulatory bodies: We may disclose personal data when required by law, court order, or governmental request - or when necessary to protect the safety of our members, prevent fraud, or enforce our Terms and Conditions.
Professional advisors: Our legal counsel, auditors, and insurance providers may access data strictly as needed to provide professional services to our company.

All third-party recipients are subject to contractual obligations requiring equivalent data protection measures. For transfers of EU member data outside the European Economic Area, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adequacy decisions where available.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your location, you are entitled to specific rights regarding your personal data. We honor these rights for all members, regardless of where you reside.

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, European women and any EU-based members on our platform have the following rights:

Right of access: Request a complete copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data in your profile or records
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") when data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data while a complaint or correction is being reviewed
Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, American members based in California have the following additional rights:

Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, sold, or disclosed
Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
Right to opt-out of sale: We do not sell personal data, so this right is inherently honored
Right to non-discrimination: Exercising your CCPA rights will never result in different pricing, service quality, or access levels on our platform
Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you
Right to limit use of sensitive information: Direct us to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to what is necessary for our services

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days for GDPR and 45 days for CCPA, as required by law. Identity verification may be required before processing your request to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

6. Data Security Measures

Protecting your personal data is a top priority at Readingpsychology Dating. We implement industry-leading security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Encryption in transit and at rest: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is protected by TLS 1.3 encryption. Stored data, including messages, profile photos, and payment records, is encrypted using AES-256 standards.
Secure server infrastructure: Our servers are hosted in SOC 2 Type II certified data centers with 24/7 physical security, biometric access controls, and redundant power and cooling systems.
Access controls: Employee access to personal data is restricted on a need-to-know basis through role-based access controls. All access is logged and audited regularly.
Regular security audits: We conduct quarterly penetration testing, annual third-party security audits, and continuous vulnerability scanning to identify and address potential threats proactively.
Incident response plan: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we maintain a comprehensive incident response protocol that includes member notification within 72 hours as required by GDPR, remediation measures, and regulatory reporting.
Employee training: All staff members complete mandatory data protection and security awareness training upon hiring and annually thereafter.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to continuously updating and improving our defenses to match evolving threats and industry best practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Active accounts: Profile data, preferences, and communication history are retained for the duration of your membership.
Deleted accounts: Upon account deletion, most personal data is permanently erased within 30 days. Certain data may be retained for up to 90 days in encrypted backup systems before automatic purging.
Legal obligations: Transaction records and certain identity verification data may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax, anti-fraud, and regulatory requirements.
Anonymized data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data that cannot be linked back to any individual may be retained indefinitely for platform improvement purposes.

8. Contact Us About Your Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, our dedicated Data Protection Officer is here to help.

Data Protection Officer

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: Within 5 business days

For general support inquiries unrelated to privacy, please visit our Contact Us page.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 19, 2026. We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email and a prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before taking effect.