Pretty Good Dating

1. Introduction

Pretty Good Dating ("the Service"), operated by Sheldon Stewart ("we", "us", "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you are a resident of Quebec or Canada, your data is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

Account information: Name, email address, password
Profile information: Date of birth, gender, location (postal code), ethnicity, photos, and other profile details you choose to share
Messages: Content of messages you send to other users through the Service
Referral data: Your referral code and any referral relationships

Information collected automatically:

IP address: Collected during registration for anti-spam and security purposes
Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions within the Service
Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Cookies: Session cookies necessary for the Service to function. We use minimal cookies and do not use third-party advertising cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and improve the Service
Create and manage your account and profile
Match and display profiles to other users
Facilitate messaging between users
Send you service-related communications (email verification, password resets, important updates)
Track and manage the referral program
Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With other users: Your profile information (name, photos, bio, etc.) is visible to other users of the Service. Your email address is never shared with other users.
Service providers: We use third-party services for email delivery (Zoho Mail), hosting (Fly.io), and analytics (Google Analytics). These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on servers hosted by Fly.io in North America (Toronto, Canada). We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted passwords (bcrypt hashing — your password is never stored in plain text)
HTTPS encryption for all data in transit (enforced at the infrastructure level)
Secure, HTTP-only session cookies (not accessible via JavaScript)
Database-backed sessions with automatic expiration
No third-party advertising trackers or data brokers

No system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5a. Account Verification & Safety

To protect our community from bots, scammers, and bad actors, every account undergoes a manual human review before being approved. We may collect and verify:

Email address (verified via confirmation link)
Phone number (for identity verification)
IP address (for fraud detection and ban enforcement)
Photos (reviewed for authenticity during approval)

Users can report other users for inappropriate behavior, harassment, or suspected fraud. Reports are reviewed by our team and may result in warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans. Blocked users cannot contact or view the blocking user's profile.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings
Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the Service's settings
Withdraw consent: Stop using the Service at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@prettygooddating.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our Terms).

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 18 has created an account, we will delete it promptly.

9. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Service. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Pretty Good Dating
Email: info@prettygooddating.com
Montreal, QC, Canada