Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

NY Minute Dating ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our speed dating events
• Create an account on our website
• Contact us with inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Age and gender
• Dating preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate your participation in speed dating events
• Match you with compatible participants based on your preferences
• Process payments and send receipts
• Communicate with you about events, updates, and promotions
• Improve our services and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

We Do Not Sell Your Information

NY Minute Dating does NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to keeping your information confidential.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Mutual Match Information Sharing

Important: By participating in our speed dating events, you understand and agree that if you and another participant mutually select each other (both indicate interest), we will share your contact information with each other. This is a fundamental part of our service and how successful matches are facilitated.

When a mutual match occurs, we share the following information between matched participants:

• Email address
• Phone number
• First name

This exchange only happens when BOTH participants have indicated mutual interest. If there is no mutual match, your contact information will NOT be shared with that participant. By registering for our events, you consent to this information sharing practice, which is essential to the speed dating experience.

Event Participants (General Communication)

Beyond mutual matches, we do not share your contact information with other event participants without your explicit consent.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments
• Restricted access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nyminutedating.com

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or promotional emails, you will receive periodic communications from us. You can opt out of these communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
• Contacting us directly at contactus@nyminutedating.com
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your account or events you've registered for.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

International Users

Our services are primarily intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. This includes:

• The collection of your personal information as outlined above
• The use of your information to facilitate our speed dating services
• The sharing of your contact information (email and phone number) with participants you mutually match with during our events
• The use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Communication from us regarding events, matches, and updates

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services or register for our events.