Privacy Notice

1. Who We Are

30Connect is a dating platform for singles aged 30 and above, operated from Nigeria. When this notice refers to "we," "us," or "30Connect," it means the platform accessible at 30connect.com.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at info@30connect.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following when you use 30Connect:

• Account information — your name, display name, email address, and password when you register.
• Profile information — date of birth, gender, location, occupation, bio, interests, height, marital status, religion, and photos you choose to share.
• Usage data — messages you send, acquaintance requests, likes, and activity on the platform.
• Payment information — payment transactions are handled by Paystack. We do not store your card details. We only receive confirmation that a payment was made.
• Verification data — your phone number during the verification call process.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Show your profile to other members and suggest connections
• Process Premium subscription payments
• Send important account and service notifications
• Verify your identity and award the Premium Verified badge
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or suspicious activity
• Improve the platform based on how it is used

We do not use your data for automated profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Other members — your profile (name, photos, bio, and interests) is visible to other registered members as part of the service.
• Paystack — to process payments securely. Paystack's own privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data.
• Legal requirements — if required by Nigerian law or a court order, we may disclose information to relevant authorities.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain records for legal or financial compliance purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — request that we delete your account and associated data
• Withdrawal — withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@30connect.com. We will respond within 14 days.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences (such as light/dark mode). We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this will log you out of your account.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure password storage. No system is completely immune to breaches, but we take the security of your information seriously and will notify you promptly if your data is ever at risk.

9. Children's Privacy

30Connect is strictly for adults aged 30 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has registered, we will delete their account immediately.

10. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted means you accept the updated notice.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 info@30connect.com

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