Waploog.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile apps, and services.
By accessing or using Waplog, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal and non-personal information to provide, improve, and personalize your experience on Waplog.
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account or update your profile, you may provide us with:
Full name or display name
Email address
Password
Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)
Gender and sexual orientation
Profile photos
Bio or personal description
Location (optional or approximate)
Preferences for matches
If you purchase a premium membership or use paid features, we may also collect:
Billing and payment details (processed through third-party payment providers)
b. Information Automatically Collected
When you access Waplog, we may collect:
Device type and operating system
IP address and browser type
Time and date of access
Language settings
Pages visited and usage behavior
Location data (if permitted by device/browser settings)
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Recognize you on future visits
Personalize content and ads
Improve site functionality
Track user behavior for analytics
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of our Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To provide our Services: Creating and managing your account, enabling messaging, matchmaking, and user interaction.
To personalize your experience: Suggesting matches and optimizing content based on your preferences and activity.
To communicate with you: Sending updates, service announcements, account alerts, or marketing emails (you can opt-out at any time).
To improve our platform: Analyzing trends, fixing bugs, and enhancing user experience through aggregated data.
To process transactions: Managing billing, payments, and subscription services through secure third-party payment gateways.
To protect our users and the platform: Detecting fraudulent activity, enforcing terms of service, and ensuring safety through moderation and AI-driven analysis.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, we rely on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Consent: For marketing, location data, and cookies.
Contractual necessity: To deliver services per your agreement with us.
Legitimate interest: For fraud detection, service improvements, and analytics.
Legal obligation: To comply with laws and regulatory requirements.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
a. With Other Users
Your public profile, including photos, bio, location, and interests, will be visible to other users. Private data like email and payment info is never shared.
b. With Service Providers
We work with third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, customer support, and advertising. These parties are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.
c. For Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
Comply with law enforcement or court orders
Prevent fraud, spam, or abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service
d. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets. You will be notified before your personal data is transferred under a new policy.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal data.
a. Access and Correction
You can view and edit your profile or update your account details at any time through your dashboard.
b. Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format by contacting our support team.
c. Deletion of Account
You may delete your account anytime under "Settings." Upon deletion, we will remove your profile and messages from public view. Some data may be retained for legal and security reasons.
d. Opting Out of Marketing
To unsubscribe from promotional emails, click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our messages or update your email preferences in settings.
e. Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies. You can disable cookies or clear them from your device through your browser settings.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a range of technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data:
SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure cloud storage with restricted access
Regular vulnerability scans and security audits
End-to-end encrypted chat and video messages
Two-factor authentication (for premium users)
AI-based detection of fraudulent accounts
While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to secure your information. If we detect a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as long as necessary to:
Provide our Services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
If you delete your account, some anonymized data may remain for analytical or operational purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Waplog is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a user is under 18, we will delete the account and associated data immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access Waplog from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. We use appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data remains protected under applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Access and correct your data
You may exercise these rights by emailing: privacy@waplog.com
We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal changes, user feedback, or service updates. When we do, we will post the revised version with a new effective date. If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or through the platform.