Privacy Policy

Yougotmatched ("we," "our," or "us") operates the farmer dating platform at yougotmatched.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By creating an account or using our platform, you agree to the practices described below.

We are committed to full transparency. If anything in this policy is unclear, please contact our support team for clarification.

1. Information We Collect

We collect three categories of information to provide and improve our farmer dating service:

Personal Information You Provide

• Account data: name, email address, gender, date of birth, and location (state/ZIP code)
• Profile data: photos, bio text, farming type, interests, relationship preferences, and religious affiliation (if provided)
• Verification data: government-issued ID and video selfie used solely for identity verification
• Communication data: messages sent through our platform and support inquiries
• Payment data: billing address and payment method details (processed by third-party providers - see Section 3)

Information Collected Automatically

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, click patterns, and search filters applied
• Location data: approximate geographic location derived from your IP address

Information From Third Parties

If you sign up using a social login (Google or Facebook), we receive your name, email, and profile photo from that provider. We never post to your social media accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing the service: creating your account, displaying your profile to potential matches, and facilitating communication between members
• Matching: analyzing your preferences, location, farming type, and compatibility factors to suggest relevant matches
• Safety and fraud prevention: verifying identities, detecting fake profiles, monitoring for scams, and enforcing our Terms & Conditions
• Communication: sending service notifications, match alerts, and account updates via email
• Marketing: sending promotional emails about features, success stories, or seasonal offers (you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email)
• Improvement: analyzing usage patterns to enhance platform features, performance, and user experience
• Legal compliance: meeting applicable legal obligations, responding to lawful requests from authorities

3. How We Protect Your Data

Your security is our priority. We implement the following safeguards:

• 256-bit SSL encryption - bank-level encryption protects all data transmitted between your device and our servers
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing - credit card payments are handled through certified processors (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal). We never store full card numbers on our servers - only encrypted tokens for recurring billing
• GDPR compliance - we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation standards for all users, regardless of location
• 24/7 anti-scam monitoring - our dedicated safety team continuously reviews profiles and reports
• Discreet billing - charges appear on statements as "Online Services" without revealing the nature of our platform

Data is stored on secured servers with restricted access. We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active. Upon account deletion, personal data is permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction: update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings or by contacting us
• Deletion: request complete deletion of your account and associated data by emailing [email protected]
• Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out of marketing: unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time via the link in each email
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Us page. We respond to all requests within 30 days.

5. Information Sharing With Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted vendors who assist with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics - bound by strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal obligations: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority to comply with legal processes
• Safety: when necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or the public
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity under equivalent privacy protections

We never share your profile data with advertisers or data brokers.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve our service. Cookies fall into four categories: essential, functional, analytics, and marketing.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality. For a detailed breakdown of all cookie types and their purposes, please read our Cookie Policy.

7. Age Restriction

Yougotmatched is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will delete it and all associated data immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email notification and a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revision took effect.

9. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact page: yougotmatched.com/contact

For related policies, see our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy.