Privacy Policy
At Konekte, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information you provide through our website, events, and services.
By using our website or registering for a Konekte event, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, gender, age, and city.
• Demographic Details: Cultural background or preferences (as shared voluntarily during registration).
• Event Preferences: Age range you’re interested in, event locations, and dating interests.
• Payment Information: We use third-party services (e.g., Stripe, Square) for secure payment processing. Konekte does not store your full credit card details.
• Match Selections: Your preferences or selected matches during or after events.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and activity on our website (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process your event registrations and payments.
• Communicate event details, reminders, and updates.
• Provide post-event match results (only in the case of mutual matches).
• Improve our website, app (if applicable), and services.
• Send newsletters or promotional content (you may opt out at any time).
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment at events.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
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3. Sharing of Information
We may share limited personal data in the following situations:
• With a mutual match: Only when both participants opt into connecting after an event.
• With trusted third-party service providers: Such as payment processors, email platforms, or analytics services—only as needed to operate our platform.
• When required by law: If legally obligated, we may share your information with authorities to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes.
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4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with the site and improve functionality.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our site may not work properly without them.
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5. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure servers. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
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6. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
• Access and update your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations and administrative needs).
To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@konekteus.com.
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7. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations. If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless we are required to keep it for compliance or legal purposes.
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8. Children’s Privacy
Konekte is intended for individuals 21 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 21. If you believe we have mistakenly collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
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9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
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10. Changes to This Policy
Konekte reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@konekteus.com