Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MySpeedDate, operated by The Business Refinery Limited, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for events or use our services, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)

  • Age and date of birth

  • Gender and dating preferences

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment partner)

  • Event attendance history

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Referring website addresses

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process event bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you about events and services

  • Match you with compatible participants at events

  • Send you match notifications and contact details (with mutual consent)

  • Improve our services and user experience

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Information Sharing

4.1 With Other Participants

Your contact information is only shared with other event participants when both parties indicate mutual interest through our matching system.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Payment processing

  • Email communications

  • Website hosting and analytics

  • Customer support

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing of your data

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@myspeeddate.co.uk
The Business Refinery Limited
Trading as MySpeedDate