Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Zimcupid Blog (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our blogging platform. By using Zimcupid Blog, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Name, email, and contact details (when creating an account or subscribing to updates).
• Profile content (e.g., username, bio, profile picture).
• comments you publish.
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b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device details (IP address, operating system).
• Usage data (time spent, features used).
• technologies to improve your application using experience.
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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Allow you to publish blog comments and engage with content.
• Provide notifications, newsletters, or updates (with opt-out option).
• Improve our platform and develop new features.
• Monitor for fraud, abuse, or security risks.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your data with:

• Trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal authorities, if required by law.
• Partners or affiliates, only where necessary to operate or improve the service.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Rights:

• Access: Request details about the personal data we hold.
• Correction: Fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data.
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
• Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a usable format.
• Objection: Object to data processing for legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@zimcupid.com

Legal Basis for Processing:
We only process personal data if:

• You give consent.
• It is necessary to perform a contract.
• It is required by law.
• We have a legitimate interest (e.g., security, improving services).
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5. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to safeguard your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, so please use caution when sharing personal information.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data as long as your account is active or needed for legal/business purposes. When your account is deleted, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Your Privacy Controls

You can:

• Update or delete your profile.
• Manage notification and communication preferences.
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Zimcupid Blog is intended for users 18 years and older, in line with Zimbabwean law. If we discover that someone under 18 has registered, we will remove their account and associated data.

9. International Users

By using Zimcupid Blog, you consent to your data being transferred and processed in other countries, which may have different data protection laws. We use safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If significant changes are made, we will notify you through the platform or email. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us at:

📧 support@zimcupid.com