Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when creating your account, including your name, email address, location, and profile details. We also collect usage data such as browsing activity, device information, and interaction logs to improve your experience on the New Connections platform and help you find people near you more effectively.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to personalize your experience, match you with compatible members, and send relevant notifications. We use analytics to improve platform performance and may use aggregated, anonymized data for research. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties under any circumstances.
- Name and contact information
- Location and device data
- Profile and preference data
- Usage and interaction logs
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We only share your personal information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform, such as hosting and analytics partners. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our users and community members.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
New Connections uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and enhance functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Some features of the platform may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled on your device.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your personal information. While no system is completely infallible, we are committed to maintaining the highest level of data protection for every member of the New Connections community.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You may also request a copy of the data we hold about you or withdraw consent for data processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team using the contact information provided at the bottom of this policy.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information collected by New Connections.
- Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom it is shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. New Connections does not sell your personal data to third parties.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@new-connections-site.com or call us at +1 (512) 843-7620. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by California law.
Privacy Inquiries
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@new-connections-site.com or write to us at 1247 Maple Avenue, Suite 310, Austin, TX 78701.
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