Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Orchid-Romance.com (referred to as the “Site,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. It also details your choices regarding the information you share and the parties with whom it may be disclosed.
This Policy applies exclusively to Orchid-Romance.com and our own data-handling practices. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Site, which maintain their own privacy policies.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and respecting your privacy. By continuing to use this Site, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the practices described in this Policy.
Orchid-Romance.com acts as a data controller under applicable privacy laws, meaning we determine the purposes and methods of processing personal information collected through the Site.
Important: Orchid-Romance.com is an independent, informational website offering reviews, insights, and news about online dating platforms. No affiliation, ownership, nor official relationship with, nor a link to, any of the online dating sites, services, or name-similar sites. Informational purposes only.
2. Eligibility to Use the Site
The Site is intended for individuals 18 years or older (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher). By accessing or using Orchid-Romance.com, you confirm that you meet this requirement or that you are a lawful guardian providing consent for a minor.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that such data has been collected, it will be deleted immediately. If you suspect that a minor’s data has been entered, please reach out to us immediately at https://orchid-romance.com/contact-us/ so that measures can be taken.
3. Information We Collect
Orchid-Romance.com collects only minimal data to work efficiently and optimize your experience. This may include:
Technical & Usage Information: When visiting the Site, we may automatically gather information such as your IP address, browser kind and version, your computer, operating system, and referrer website. This helps us in traffic analysis, performance optimization, and security maintenance.
Information You Provide: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any details included in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries.
Cookies & Monitoring Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to track user activity on our Site, and personalize your experience. See Section 5 for more details.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected only to enhance your experience on Orchid-Romance.com, including:
- Site Operation & Support: Maintaining and improving Site functionality and responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
- Safety & Security: Monitoring for fraudulent or harmful activity to protect the integrity and reliability of the Site.
- User Experience & Optimization: Analyzing visitor activity to enhance performance and introduce new features.
- Marketing & Advertising Support: Facilitating relevant promotions and advertisements, where applicable, in compliance with privacy standards.
- Legal Compliance: Ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
We do not use your personal data to send unsolicited marketing messages.
5. Cookies & Third-Party Tools
Orchid-Romance.com uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to provide core functionality and understand Site usage.
Google Analytics: We use this tool to collect anonymous visitor data, including page views, user behavior, and traffic sources. No personally identifiable information is gathered.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
No personal data is sold or rented. Aggregate, non-identifiable data may be given to trusted partners, in connection with analytics, or reporting.
We may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Some pages may include affiliate links. Clicking such links might create a referral for us at no extra cost to yourself, and such links may contain third-party cookies, controlled by such cookies’ terms of privacy.
7. Data Retention & Security
We store data, including contact form submissions, only as long as it is needed to accomplish its purpose or as long as it is required by law. Occasionally, we will review and erase data that is no longer needed.
We employ suitable technical and organizational steps to make your information secure, such as secure server settings and limited access. No security measures, however, are totally secure, and there is no absolute security guarantee. You use the Site at your own risk.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access & Correction: Request details of personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: Ask for your data to be removed, subject to legal obligations.
- Information About Data Use: Learn what categories of personal data we collect, how we use it, and which third parties may receive it.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to access, delete, and be informed about personal data collected. Orchid-Romance.com does not sell personal information under the CCPA.
You may also control cookie use through your browser or request that we stop responding to your inquiries. Requests can be submitted via https://orchid-romance.com/contact-us/.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal obligations, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with the “Last updated” date. Continued use of Orchid-Romance.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, requests regarding your personal data, or privacy concerns, please contact us at: https://orchid-romance.com/contact-us/.