Privacy Policy

Introduction & Scope

WaitForDate ("we," "us," "our") operates a dating platform built exclusively for adults aged 18 and older. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit wait-for-date.com or create a profile, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you. It also helps answer a question many new members ask before they sign up - is online dating safe on WaitForDate - by setting out, in plain language, exactly how your data moves from registration through matching and messaging.

Information We Collect

WaitForDate collects three broad categories of information to operate the service: information you provide directly, information generated by your device and activity, and approximate location information used for local matching.

Profile & Account Data

Display name and login credentials
Email address used to create and verify your account
Date of birth, collected to confirm you are 18 or older
Gender and dating preference selections
Photos you upload and messages you send within the platform

Device & Usage Data

IP address, browser type and operating system
Device identifiers and general hardware information
Pages viewed, session length and swipe or match activity
Log data generated automatically as you use the site

Approximate Location Data

City- or zip-level location inferred from your IP address
Precise location only if you grant optional device permission
Used solely to rank and display nearby profiles - your exact address is never published to other members

How We Use Your Data

We use the information described above for a limited set of purposes tied directly to running WaitForDate:

Matching: to power distance-based and preference-based matching and to rank the profiles you see
Safety and verification: to review uploaded photos, detect duplicate or fake accounts and reduce automated bot activity
Service improvement: to analyze usage trends, fix bugs and improve site performance
Communications: to send account, safety and service-related notifications and, where permitted, occasional platform updates
Legal compliance: to meet applicable legal obligations and respond to valid legal requests

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

WaitForDate uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the platform functional and to understand how it is used. Essential cookies keep you logged in and remember basic preferences; analytics cookies help us measure traffic and performance; and, where used, marketing cookies help us evaluate the effectiveness of outreach. You can review, block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings - doing so may limit some features, such as staying signed in between visits.

Data Sharing, Third Parties & Security

Who We Share Data With

Service providers who host our infrastructure, verify identity and age, or provide analytics - bound by confidentiality obligations
Law enforcement or other authorities when required by law, subpoena or to protect the safety of members
WaitForDate does not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes

How We Protect Your Data

All data in transit between your device and WaitForDate is protected with SSL/TLS encryption, and access to member data internally is restricted to staff who need it to do their jobs. This reflects our Privacy Guaranteed commitment - a genuine investment in encryption, access controls and ongoing monitoring, not a claim that any system can be made completely immune to risk. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we encourage members to use strong, unique passwords.

Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Your rights depend on where you live: the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives users in the EU/EEA control over their personal data, while the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives California residents similar rights over information collected online.

EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

Right to access the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification of inaccurate information
Right to erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to data portability
Right to object to certain processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information we hold
Right to correct inaccurate personal information
Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in the Changes & Contact section below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

Age Restriction, Children's Privacy, Retention & International Transfers

Strictly 18+ Adult Dating Only

WaitForDate is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and older. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this age requirement in your jurisdiction.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that an account belongs to a minor, we will suspend it and delete the associated data as soon as reasonably possible.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, resolve disputes, enforce our terms and comply with legal obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.

International Data Transfers

WaitForDate is based in the United States, and data may be processed on U.S.-based servers. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect it consistent with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy & Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates are posted on this page with a revised effective date at the top. For privacy questions or to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, contact us at [email protected].

For related information, review our Terms & Conditions or return to the WaitForDate homepage to meet verified singles near you.