Privacy Policy for imnotvanilla.com Date: 30/10/24
At imnotvanilla.com, we value the privacy and security of our users' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the data provided to us when using our platform. By accessing and using imnotvanilla.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
What's the point of this policy?
It tells you what to expect when we collect your personal information. Please only use our service if you are completely happy with this policy.
Generally, the policy covers only information provided to us. If you give personal information to other people, such as payment providers or other websites, please check their privacy policies.
What do we collect?
Information which you upload to our service or otherwise give us when registering or completing your profile. This may include “special category data” such as details about your race / racial origin, sex life and/or sexual orientation.
Automated information such as the internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your device to the internet, connection information such as browser type and version, information about your device including device-type, operating system and platform, a unique reference number linked to the data you enter on our system, login details, clickstream data, details of your activity with date / time stamps including pages you visited and your searches / transactions.
If you Upgrade by text from an 18+ registered phone, upgrade by credit card that is only available to adults 18+ we may store an 18+ verified flag as part of your account data (to clarify, we do not store or are passed any other details about the upgrade). This will not be visible as part of your public profile. We may also store an 18+ verified flag if you perform other actions on the site that conform to relevant regulations and prove you are an adult 18+. We may make use of this 18+ data at our discretion or if required by law in a particular country.
Location based information. If you opt in to “Who Is Near” we store GPS coordinates from your smartphone in order to show live information on who is near based on their GPS coordinates. You can turn this off at any time.
What's our legal basis for collecting the information?
Because it's necessary to provide you with our services under our contract with you.
Because you’ve specifically agreed, in the case of “special category data” (see above), for example during the setup of your profile page. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using your account then delete account.
Because it’s in our “legitimate interests”, e.g., managing and improving our service including tracking usage patterns and preventing or detecting fraud or abuse. This applies to information collected when you browse our site.
Information We Collect:
When you register for an account on imnotvanilla.com, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, date of birth, and profile picture.
We may also collect information about your interactions on the platform, including messages, posts, and content you upload or share.
What do we do with personal information?
Provide our service, e.g. allow you to create an online profile, send service messages, process payments, fulfil orders.
Use it for age or other verification purposes.
Use your “special category data” (e.g. details about your race / racial origin, sex life and/or sexual orientation) to enable you to display this information to other users.
Send you notification messages (for example, when you have a new private message), if you have opted in. You can change your email preferences on the email notifications page.
Use it to recognise you when you visit or return to our service to track anonymised traffic and usage patterns, prevent or detect fraud or abuses and help us improve our service.
How long do we keep it?
We will delete your personal information when you choose to delete your account, using the remove account page. Your account is permanently deleted and will not be recoverable from the moment you delete it. All data is fully removed in line with legal timescale guidelines / requirements for deletion of such data. We may also delete your account after a period of inactivity or at our discretion (for example, if our Terms and Conditions are breached).
Can i have a Copy?
You can download a copy of your imnotvanilla information at any time. You can download all of it at once, or you can select only the types of information and date ranges you want. You can choose to receive your information in an HTML format that is easy to view, or a JSON format, which could allow another service to more easily import it. Once you've created a file, it will be available for download for a few days. If you'd like to view your information without downloading it, you can Access Your Information at any time.
you can download a full copy of your data here
What happens to your payment details?
These go direct to our payment partners. We do not receive such information. To ensure your details are not being used without consent, our payment partners may send your personal information to relevant third parties including credit reference and fraud prevention agencies.
Do we send your information outside the European Union?
Your personal information which we collect is stored within the EU and is not transferred to any third countries.
What rights do you have?
If the legal requirements are met: To ask us for access to your personal information, to rectify it if there are mistakes, to delete or restrict or object to its use in certain circumstances or to “data portability”.
If you have a complaint about how we are dealing with your personal information, please contact us via the contact form. If you are not happy with our response or think we are not handling your personal information in accordance with the law, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
For more information about your rights, visit the ICO’s website: http://www.ico.org.uk
Data Security:
- We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Your account is protected by a password, and we recommend choosing a strong and unique password to safeguard your account.
Sharing of Information:
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent.
- Your information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business activities, or servicing you.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We and/or third parties use cookies and other tracking technologies on our website. A cookie is an identifier (a small file of letters and numbers) that is sent to your computer. Our website's functionality will be limited if you configure your browser to reject cookies.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner or others. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser only until your browser is closed. They allow websites to link your actions during a browser session. Persistent cookies stay in the cookie file of your browser for longer (how long will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie). For further information on cookies, including how to use your browser to block them and how to delete cookies already stored on your device, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experiences, analyse trends, and monitor user activity on our platform.
- You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may impact certain features and functionality of the site.
- Session cookies: They allow you to proceed through many pages of the site quickly and easily without having to authenticate or reprocess each new area you visit.
- Log-in (“remember me”) cookies: Persistent cookies remember your details and speed up your log-in when you return to our website.
By continuing to use our website we assume that you consent to use of the cookies outlined above.
Third-Party Links:
- Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by imnotvanilla.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
Children's Privacy:
- imnotvanilla.com is intended for users who are of legal age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to Privacy Policy:
- We reserve the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Contact Information:
- If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at privacy@imnotvanilla.com or https://imnotvanilla.com/contact
By using imnotvanilla.com, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Thank you for choosing imnotvanilla.com as your online platform.
