Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

B4UDate, LLC (once formed) ("B4UDate," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Registration and Identity Verification: When you create an account, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Date of birth
• Government-issued photo identification
• Facial biometric data (for identity verification)
• Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors; we do not store complete credit card numbers)

Verification Requests: When you request verification of another person (the "Subject"), you provide:

• Subject's name
• Subject's date of birth
• Subject's address
• Subject's phone number
• Subject's social media profiles or usernames
• Any other information you choose to provide about the Subject

Subject-Provided Information: If a Subject consents to authentication, they provide:

• Government-issued photo identification
• Facial biometric data (for identity verification)
• Any information they choose to verify

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

• Public records databases
• Background check services
• Identity verification services
• Facial recognition services
• Social media platforms (publicly available information only)
• Other data aggregation services

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• Process your verification requests
• Verify identities and authenticate users
• Generate verification reports
• Process payments and transactions
• Communicate with you about your account and our Service
• Send you verification results and account notifications
• Improve and optimize our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the safety of our users and the public

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Identity verification services
• Background check providers
• Facial recognition technology providers
• Payment processors
• Data analysis and research providers
• Cloud hosting and storage providers

4.2 With Subjects

When you request verification of a Subject and choose to contact them for authentication, we share limited information with the Subject, including that a verification has been requested.

4.3 Legal and Safety Purposes

• Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
• Protect the safety, rights, or property of B4UDate, our users, or the public
• Prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activity
• Respond to legal process or enforceable governmental requests

4.4 Business Transfers

If B4UDate is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

• Account information: Retained for as long as your account is active, plus any period required for legal or business purposes after account closure
• Verification reports and Subject data: Retained for up to seven (7) days after a verification is completed, then deleted
• Transaction records: Retained as required by law and for accounting purposes
• Communications: Retained as necessary for customer service and legal purposes

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Data Security

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure data centers and infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

7.3 Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You cannot opt out of service-related communications.

7.4 State-Specific Rights

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

• Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

For Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah Residents: You may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. International Users

Our Service is operated from the United States and is intended primarily for users in the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Maintain your session and preferences
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect certain features.

12. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 17 Main Street, Suite 12A, Franklin, MA 02038