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    GayUnity Privacy Policy

    Last updated: [29/12/2025]

    At GayUnity, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our UK-only, 18+ LGBTQ+ social and dating platform.

    By using GayUnity, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

    1. Who We Are

    GayUnity is a UK-based LGBTQ+ social networking and dating platform.

    Data Controller: GayUnity
    Contact Email: [your email address]
    Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

    2. Who Can Use GayUnity

    • You must be 18 years or older

    • You must be based in the United Kingdom

    • GayUnity does not knowingly collect data from minors

    Any account found to belong to someone under 18 will be removed immediately.

    3. What Data We Collect

    We only collect data necessary to operate the platform safely and effectively.

    Information You Provide:

    • Name or username

    • Email address

    • Date of birth (age verification)

    • Gender identity / orientation (optional)

    • Profile photos, videos, and content

    • Messages and interactions

    • Location (UK region only, not exact address)

    Automatically Collected Data:

    • IP address

    • Device and browser type

    • Log and usage data

    • Cookies (see Section 9)

    4. How We Use Your Data

    We use your data to:

    • Create and manage your account

    • Enable social and dating features

    • Maintain platform safety and moderation

    • Verify age and UK location

    • Prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activity

    • Improve user experience

    • Communicate important updates

    We do not sell your personal data.

    5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

    We process your data under the following legal bases:

    • Consent (e.g. profile information)

    • Contractual necessity (account functionality)

    • Legal obligation (UK law compliance)

    • Legitimate interest (platform safety and moderation)

    6. Sharing Your Data

    We may share limited data:

    • With trusted service providers (hosting, security)

    • When legally required by UK authorities

    • To protect users, prevent harm, or enforce rules

    We never share your data for marketing by third parties.

    7. Images, Videos & User Content

    All uploaded content must comply with UK law.

    • Content is moderated

    • Illegal or harmful content will be removed

    • Serious violations may be reported to authorities as required by law

    You remain the owner of your content.

    8. Data Storage & Security

    We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

    • Secure servers

    • Access controls

    • Monitoring for unauthorised activity

    No system is 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your information.

    9. Cookies

    GayUnity uses cookies to:

    • Keep you logged in

    • Improve performance

    • Understand usage patterns

    You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

    10. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

    You have the right to:

    • Access your personal data

    • Correct inaccurate data

    • Request deletion of your data

    • Restrict or object to processing

    • Withdraw consent at any time

    • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

    Requests can be made by contacting us at:
    📧 [your email address]

    11. Data Retention

    We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

    • Active accounts: while in use

    • Deleted accounts: data removed within a reasonable period

    • Legal obligations: retained as required by law

    12. Third-Party Links

    GayUnity may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

    13. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
    Continued use of GayUnity means acceptance of the updated policy.