Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account with Pixel Hearts Dating, we collect:

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Second Life avatar key
• Profile information (age, location, bio, interests)
• Dating preferences and relationship goals
• Profile photos and media

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

• Login times and session duration
• Pages visited and features used
• Messages sent and received
• Matches and interactions
• Device information and IP address

Second Life Integration

To provide our matching service, we collect:

• Avatar location data (region names only)
• Online status and activity patterns
• In-world preferences and activities

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our dating service
• Create and maintain your profile
• Match you with compatible users
• Facilitate communication between users
• Send important service notifications
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

With Other Users

• Profile information visible to potential matches
• Messages sent to matched users
• Mutual interests and compatibility scores

With Service Providers

• Email service providers for notifications
• Cloud hosting services for data storage
• Analytics services (anonymized data only)

Legal Requirements

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• In case of emergency to protect user safety

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data centers with physical protection

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• View all personal information we have about you
• Download your data in a portable format
• Request a copy of your profile and messages

Correction and Updates

• Update your profile information at any time
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
• Modify your privacy settings

Deletion

• Delete your account and all associated data
• Remove specific information from your profile
• Request data deletion from our systems

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of marketing emails
• Control notification settings
• Manage communication frequency

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status
• Personalize your experience
• Analyze website usage
• Improve our service functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party platforms:

• Second Life: For avatar data and location information
• Email Services: For sending notifications
• Analytics: For understanding usage patterns

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

Pixel Hearts Dating is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will notify you via email or website notification
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will require your consent

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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