Privacy Policy – imfree.ro

Last updated: 29.11.2025

The imfree.ro platform (“imfree.ro”, “the Platform”, “we”) is an online dating service intended for the LGBT+ community. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, and store this information, in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the website.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on the imfree.ro Platform is its owner and administrator. Detailed identification data can be found in the Terms and Conditions section or inside your user account, where available.

2. Data We Collect

2.1. Data Provided Directly by You

  • Username and profile details (age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation – optional).
  • Profile photos or other uploaded images.
  • Your profile description and any other information you choose to publish.
  • Messages sent to other users.
  • Email address (if required for registration or account recovery).
  • Reports, tickets, and conversations with the support team, submitted through the contact form or from your account.

2.2. Sensitive Data

As an LGBT+ dating website, users may choose to publish data considered sensitive (gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.). Publishing this information is entirely your choice.

2.3. Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address.
  • Device type, browser, operating system.
  • Login and activity data (access, interactions, errors).
  • Cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, and analytics.

2.4. Data Collected for Security

  • Information related to attempts of abuse, spam, fraud, or violations of the Platform’s rules.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing your user account.
  • Allowing you to communicate and interact with other Platform users.
  • Personalizing your experience on the Platform.
  • Ensuring user safety and preventing abuse.
  • Handling reports, complaints, and communication with you.
  • Improving Platform services, functionality, and security.
  • Complying with legal obligations applicable to the operator.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent, when you create an account, publish information, or upload content.
  • Performance of a contract – to provide you with the Platform’s functionalities.
  • Legitimate interest – preventing abuse, ensuring security, fraud detection, and service improvement.
  • Compliance with legal obligations applicable to the operator.

5. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

Your data may be disclosed to third parties only in the following situations:

  • Technical service providers (e.g., hosting, email services, security, monitoring).
  • Public authorities, if disclosure is legally required or based on an official request.
  • In the context of investigating abuse, fraud attempts, or illegal behavior on the Platform.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

6. User-Generated Content – Exclusive Responsibility

6.1. Content Responsibility

All information, photos, messages, and materials published by users on imfree.ro are the exclusive responsibility of the users who post them.

The Platform:

  • does not guarantee the accuracy, truthfulness, or legality of user-generated content;
  • is not responsible for user behavior inside or outside the Platform;
  • acts strictly as software that hosts and displays information entered by users.

6.2. Legal Liability

Users are solely responsible for:

  • the personal data they choose to publish;
  • the photos and materials they upload;
  • their messages and actions on the Platform;
  • any violation of laws or the rights of others (including copyright, privacy, dignity, image rights).

7. Data Storage and Retention Period

  • Data is stored for as long as your account is active and necessary for the purposes listed above.
  • You may request account deletion, and we will delete or anonymize your data, except for data we are legally required to keep.
  • Backups may retain certain data for a limited period (e.g., 30–90 days).
  • Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to know what data we process about you.
  • Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – under certain conditions.
  • Right to restrict processing – in specific situations.
  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to object – especially when processing is based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to withdraw consent – when processing is based on consent.
  • Right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, you may use the contact form available on the website or the support section in your user account, where available.

9. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. While we strive to secure the Platform, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The imfree.ro Platform may use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • proper website functionality;
  • authentication and session maintenance;
  • anonymous usage statistics;
  • abuse prevention and improved security.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Limiting cookies may affect the Platform’s functionality.

11. International Data Transfers

If we use service providers (e.g., cloud hosting) located outside the European Economic Area, data may be transferred to those countries in accordance with GDPR and with appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

12. Minors

The imfree.ro Platform is intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 and over.

Access, registration, and use of the Platform by minors are strictly prohibited.

We do not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover that an account belongs to a minor, it will be deleted immediately along with the associated data, as permitted by law.

Users are responsible for accurately declaring their age and must not provide false information to access the Platform.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on the website, and continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact

For questions, requests, or inquiries regarding data protection and this Privacy Policy, you may use:

  • the contact form available on the website; and/or
  • the support form/section in your user account, where available.

Please provide sufficient details in your message so we can assist you effectively.