Conscious Dating Network Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

We are Conscious Dating Network, LLC ("CDN"), the parent company of multiple spiritually-minded and eco-conscious dating sites including but not limited to: SpiritualSingles.com, GreenSingles.com, and ConsciousSingles.com. Since 2000, our mission has been to support authentic, heart-centered relationships through conscious technology and mindful community.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of your personal data.

2. Where This Privacy Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy applies to all sites, applications, features, and services under the Conscious Dating Network umbrella, including:

  • All desktop and mobile versions of our dating websites.
  • Any future mobile applications or related services we may offer.
  • Communications via email, SMS, and in-website messages
  • Customer support interactions
  • Any data collected via third-party platforms in connection with CDN services

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may link to or from our platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before sharing personal data.

3. Data We Collect

We collect data that helps us provide, personalize, improve, and protect our services. This includes:

a. Data You Provide Directly

  • Account registration details: name, email, username, password
  • Profile information: bio, preferences, photos, videos, essay answers, Match Question answers, and any other content you choose to include in your profile
  • Communication content: messages, match preferences, responses to prompts
  • Optional verification data (e.g., a selfie with specific gestures to confirm authenticity, only requested in certain cases to maintain community integrity)
  • Payment and billing details (collected securely through NMI, Stripe or CCBill)

b. Data Collected Automatically

  • Device and browser information (IP address, OS, browser type, language)
  • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent, login frequency)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more info)

c. Data from Third Parties

  • Analytics and marketing tools (Google Analytics, etc.)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Provide and operate our dating services
  • Personalize your experience (e.g., match suggestions, search results)
  • Communicate with you about your account, activity, or promotions
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Enforce our Terms of Use and maintain a safe community
  • Analyze performance and improve our services
  • Prevent fraud and enhance account security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any data sharing is limited to trusted partners who assist in service delivery (see Section 5).

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers: For hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, NMI, CCBill)
  • Other members: When you create a profile, your information (excluding contact details) is visible to other members
  • Legal authorities: To comply with laws, regulations, or lawful requests
  • Affiliated sites: All sites within the Conscious Dating Network share a single member database; your profile is accessible across the network

We require any third party with access to your data to uphold strict privacy and data protection standards.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access – You may request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Correction – You can update your account info and profile at any time
  • Deletion – You may delete your profile or request account deletion by contacting us
  • Restriction/Objection – You can object to certain data uses, such as marketing
  • Portability – You may request that your personal data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Upon request, we can send you a copy of the personal data you have provided to us, such as your profile details, uploaded photos, and message history. This request may take up to 30 days to fulfill, and we may need to verify your identity before processing. This right does not extend to internal analytics, system logs, or data related to other members.

To exercise these rights, contact us via the details in Section 10.

Cookies & Tracking: You may adjust cookie preferences through your browser or device settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

  • Active users: Data is retained while your account is active
  • Inactive users: Profiles may be archived or deleted after prolonged inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: We may retain certain data to meet legal or security obligations, but it will not be used for any other purpose

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Measures include:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Access control and authentication protocols
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Regular security audits

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. You play a role in safeguarding your data by keeping your password confidential and reporting suspicious activity.

9. International Transfers

Conscious Dating Network is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data as described in this Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Privacy Officer
Conscious Dating Network,
LLC3500 South DuPont Hwy, Suite FT101Dover,
DE 19901

Email: Marketing@ConsciousDatingNetwork.com