Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to International Soulmates ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Who We Are
BluePeak Media Ltd, registered in England & Wales, is the data controller of your personal data under GDPR and other applicable laws.
3. What Data We Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you create a profile or communicate with us, we may collect:
- Full name, gender identity, and date of birth.
- Email address and phone number.
- Address/location (city, region, country).
- Profile photos and partner preferences (hobbies, education, occupation).
- Religious beliefs, marital status, and family background.
- Payment and transaction details for subscriptions.
Note: Some data (e.g., religion) is classified as special category data under GDPR. We only collect such data with your explicit consent.
b. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser, and device information.
- Access times and page views.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
4. Why We Process Your Data
We use your data to manage your account, match you with compatible users, communicate updates, process payments, and improve our platform. Below are the legal bases for processing under GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation & matchmaking | Contractual necessity |
| Marketing (opt-in) | Consent |
| Fraud detection, analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with laws | Legal obligation |
| Special category data | Explicit consent |
5. Your Rights (UK, EU & Americas)
Under UK/EU GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, as well as the right to data portability and withdrawal of consent.
Under CCPA (California), you have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data).
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@international-soulmates.com. We respond within 30 days.
6. Third-Party Services
| Purpose | Third Parties |
|---|---|
| Hosting & Infrastructure | Google Cloud, AWS, Supabase |
| Analytics | Google Analytics |
| Payments | Stripe, PayPal |
| Email Communication | Mailchimp, SendGrid |
7. International Transfers
We may transfer your data outside the UK, EU, or US. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum are in place.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as you have an active account or as required for legal, regulatory, or business purposes. You can request account and data deletion at any time.
9. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard measures including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure authentication. However, no platform can guarantee 100% security.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@international-soulmates.com
Last Updated: 21 December 2025