Privacy Policy

Scope & Applicability

This Policy covers personal data processed when you browse the site, create an account, update your profile, upload content, participate in chats or groups, make purchases, or contact support. If a feature includes specific notices, those notices supplement this Policy.

Data We Collect

• Account Data: name or display name, email, password, city, age (where permitted), preferences.
• Profile & Content: photos, bio, interests, chat messages, posts, and interactions.
• Transactional Data: plan selections, renewal status, and payment confirmations handled by payment processors.
• Technical Data: IP address, device, browser, cookies, approximate location, log data, error logs.
• Support Data: messages to customer support and moderation reports.

Sensitive data (e.g., government IDs) is collected only when strictly necessary for verification and is handled with heightened safeguards.

Lawful Bases for Processing

• Consent: for optional features such as newsletters, certain cookies, and media sharing.
• Contract: to provide core services, including account management, messaging, and profile visibility.
• Legitimate Interests: to secure our platform, prevent fraud, improve features, and ensure fair use.
• Legal Obligation: to comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our Terms of Use.

How We Use Personal Data

• Provide and maintain services, including profiles, chat, filters, and moderation.
• Personalize your experience, show relevant content, and optimize performance.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, billing, support, and safety alerts.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to abuse, spam, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal requirements and resolve disputes.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use necessary cookies for login and security, and optional cookies for analytics and performance. You can manage preferences via your browser settings or in‑product controls. Blocking certain cookies may limit functionality.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share limited data with trusted vendors to operate the service (e.g., hosting, analytics, content delivery, payment processors). Vendors are bound by contracts and must process data only on our instructions.

Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with law, and resolve disputes. When retention is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Your Rights

• Access, Rectification, Erasure.
• Restriction and Objection to certain processing.
• Data Portability where technically feasible.
• Withdraw Consent for optional features at any time.

To exercise rights, contact us using the information below. We will verify your identity and respond within a reasonable time.

India Data Protection

We endeavor to align with applicable Indian privacy laws, including principles of consent, purpose limitation, security safeguards, and grievance redressal. Where required, we appoint a grievance officer and provide mechanisms to raise concerns.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us to remove it.

Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption in transit, monitoring, and secure development practices. No system is perfectly secure; we encourage prudent sharing.

International Transfers

Service providers may process data in other countries. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards and contractual protections for such transfers.

Moderation & Prohibited Content

We may review user content to uphold community standards and legal obligations. Content violating the Terms of Use may be removed and accounts may be restricted or terminated.

Communication Preferences

You can update notification settings in your account or by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law or services. Material updates will be highlighted, and the revision date will change accordingly.

Contact & Grievance

If you have questions, requests, or complaints, contact: privacy@indian-bbw.com. We will respond promptly and aim to resolve concerns fairly.