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Effective Date: 10/07/2025
Last Updated: 10/07/2025

Welcome to Unite Gay Network ( “UGN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our websites (unite.gay and network.unite.gay) and any related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

(Full) Name(s)
Email address(es)
Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
Date of birth (where applicable)
Location information (e.g., city and country)

b. Account Information

Display name
Membership subscription and preferences
Profile details and uploaded content (if applicable)

c. Device and Usage Information

IP address(es)
Browser type and version(s)
Operating system(s)
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Session cookies
Analytics cookies
Preference cookies

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Account Management: To create and maintain your account.
Service Delivery: To provide access to the Unite Gay Network platform and its features.
Payment Processing: To manage payments and subscriptions securely.
Personalization: To tailor content, features, and recommendations based on your preferences.
Communication: To send updates, newsletters, and respond to inquiries.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforcement requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors for payment processing, hosting, and analytics.
Legal Requirements: When required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.
Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal requirements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction: Request access to your information or correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.
Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain communications or data uses.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@unite.gay.

6. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our websites. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Identity Verification

To maintain a safe and exclusive environment, we require identity and age verification for all members upon account creation. We use Veriff, a trusted third-party identity verification provider, to confirm that members meet our age and membership requirements.

When you begin the verification process, Veriff may collect and process the following information on our behalf:

A photo of your government-issued ID
A real-time selfie
Metadata such as device, browser, and location data

This information is used solely for the purpose of verifying your identity and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and platform policies. It is stored for a limited time and only used for verification purposes. Veriff processes this data securely and in accordance with data protection regulations, including the GDPR.

We do not store your ID documents or selfies on our servers. All data submitted through Veriff is handled directly by Veriff and subject to their Privacy Policy.

By submitting your verification through Veriff, you agree to their terms and our use of their services to confirm your eligibility.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Unite Gay Network
Email: support@unite.gay
Address: Schiphol Boulevard 127, 1118 BG, Schiphol Airport, Netherlands