Privacy Policy

LITTLE DATES CLUB, INC. PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 8, 2026 | Last Revised: May 8, 2026

 

1. Introduction

 

Little Dates Club, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Catholic non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals find meaningful relationships rooted in faith. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our participants and donors.

 

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our dating services, visit our website, or support our mission through donations. By using our services or providing us with your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

2.1 Information from Dating Participants

 

When you register for membership, we collect:

1. Basic Profile Information: Name, age, date of birth, gender, location (city, state), email address, and phone number

2. Sensitive Personal Information. We collect and process information that constitutes sensitive personal data under applicable law, including religious beliefs, practices, and affiliation, Parish affiliation, Mass attendance frequency, sacramental status (baptized, confirmed, etc.), involvement in Catholic organizations, and spiritual practices

3. Biographical Information: Educational background, occupation information, interests, hobbies, and personal values

4. Matching Preferences: Preferences regarding age range, location, religious practice level, and other compatibility factors.

 

By registering for our services, you provide your explicit, affirmative consent to our collection and processing of this sensitive information solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at littledatesclub@gmail.com

 

2.2 Information from Donors

 

When you make a donation, we collect:

1. Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

2. Donation Information: Donation amount, date, and payment method (we do not store complete credit card information)

3. Communication Preferences: Whether you wish to receive updates about our mission and impact.

 

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

 

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website or services:

1. Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

2. Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our site, links clicked, and other interaction data

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance (see Section 8).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To provide matching services: creating and managing your preferences, facilitating matches based on compatibility, and enabling communication between participants

2. To process donations: recording and acknowledging donations, providing tax receipts, and maintaining donor records

3. To communicate: Sending service-related notifications, event invitations, information regarding external Catholic-related events, and fundraising appeals

4. To improve our services: analyzing usage patterns, gathering feedback, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of our programs

5. To ensure safety: Monitoring for fraudulent activity, enforcing our terms of service, and protecting the safety of our community

6. To fulfill legal obligations: complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

 

4.1 Sharing with Other Participants

 

Some of the information you provide (city, state, and phone number) will be visible to other dating participants for the purpose of facilitating matches. Your additional contact information (email address) will not be shared with other participants unless you choose to provide it directly.

 

4.2 Service Providers

 

We do not currently share your information with third-party service providers for payment processing, email communications, data storage, or website hosting. However, if we engage service providers in the future, they will be contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

 

4.3 Legal Requirements

 

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

 

4.4 Business Transfers

 

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor organization. We will notify you of any such change and provide you with choices regarding your information.

 

4.5 Aggregate Information

 

We may share aggregated, de-identified information that does not personally identify you for research, fundraising, or promotional purposes.

 

5. Data Security

 

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

1. Secure Servers: Your data is stored on secure servers with restricted access

2. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations

3. Breach notification procedures are compliant with Maryland’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), notifying affected individuals and the Maryland Attorney General within 45 days of breach discovery. 

4. Regular Security Assessments: We periodically review and update our security practices. 

 

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

 

6. Data Retention

 

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

1. Participant Data: Active profiles are retained for the duration of your participation in our services. If you deactivate your membership, we will delete or anonymize your information within twelve (12) months, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes

2. Donor Data: Donation records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements for tax-exempt organizations (seven (7) years) and for stewardship purposes.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

 

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

2. Correction: You may update or correct inaccurate information in your profile at any time

3. Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal information, subject to legal retention requirements

4. Communication Preferences: You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related notifications

5. Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV or JSON). 

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at littledatesclub@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within forty-five (45) days.

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

 

Types of cookies we use:

1. Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your login session)

2. Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its functionality

3. Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

 

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. You may control tracking through your browser settings as described above.

 

9. Little Dates Club Affiliate Partners

 

Little Dates Club may partner with mission-aligned Catholic organizations (“Partners”) to promote our services or offer complementary programs. No member personal information will be shared with any Partner without the member’s prior express consent. Partners are prohibited from accessing member profile data. Any Partner receiving member information pursuant to consent must execute a data processing agreement requiring use limitation, reasonable security measures, and data deletion upon termination. Information submitted by Partners to Little Dates Club is used solely to maintain the partnership relationship and is not shared with third parties. We do not sell member information to Partners. To withdraw consent or ask questions about a specific partnership, contact us at littledatesclub@gmail.com.

 

10. Children's Privacy

 

Our services are intended for individuals aged eighteen (18) and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under eighteen (18). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

 

11. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

12. State-Specific Privacy Rights

 

If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, you may have additional privacy rights:

 

12.1 Maryland Residents

 

Under the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), effective October 1, 2025, Maryland residents have the following rights: (1) access and obtain a copy of their personal data; (2) correct inaccurate personal data; (3) delete personal data provided by or obtained about them; (4) data portability in a portable and readily usable format; (5) opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising or profiling; and (6) appeal our decision if we decline to take action on a request. To exercise these rights, please contact us at littledatesclub@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if reasonably necessary. If we deny your appeal, you may contact the Maryland Attorney General at oag.state.md.us.

 

12.2 California Residents

 

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

1. Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell

2. Request deletion of personal information

3. Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

4. Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

 

12.3 Other State Residents

 

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have provided an email address) or by posting a prominent notice on our website. The updated policy will be effective as of the date indicated at the top of the document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

 

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

 

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising under or related to this Privacy Policy, including any dispute related to a data security incident, shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation before a mutually agreed mediator in Montgomery County, Maryland. Either party may initiate mediation by providing written notice to the other. If mediation does not result in resolution within sixty (60) days of the initiation of mediation, either party may pursue any remedies available under applicable law in the state or federal courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland, to whose jurisdiction the parties consent.

 

15. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

 

Little Dates Club, Inc.

Email: littledatesclub@gmail.com

 

16. Acknowledgment

 

By using our services or providing us with your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.