Data Privacy & Protection

Privacy Policy for Escort.me
Effective: December 2024

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter the “Policy”) explains how Escort.me (hereinafter “Escort.me” or “We”) collects, processes, and protects personal data of its users (hereinafter “Users” or “You”). We are committed to handling your personal information with the utmost care and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant national regulations within Europe.

1. Data Controller
For any questions or concerns about data processing, you can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. Scope
- This Policy applies to all services and offerings provided by Escort.me, in particular our free platform for posting and browsing erotic classifieds.
- It outlines which data we collect, why we process it, and your rights as a data subject under the GDPR and other applicable European data protection laws.

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
3.1 What Data Do We Collect?
- Registration Data:
When creating an account on Escort.me, you may be asked to provide a username or pseudonym, an email address, a password, and other optional profile information.
- Ad Data:
Text, images, and other content that you publish in your ads or listings.
- Usage Data:
Information about your browser type, access times, pages visited, and other usage statistics.
We may collect your IP address for security, abuse-prevention, and operational purposes.
- Communication Data:
Emails or messages exchanged through the platform and their content.

3.2 Purpose of Data Processing
- Platform Operations:
We collect and process data to enable you to use our platform and to post or browse ads.
- Abuse Prevention and Security:
We monitor user activities to detect, prevent, or investigate fraud and other forms of abuse.
- Communication:
We process personal data to respond to inquiries, process feedback, or provide support.
- Statistical Analysis:
We may use aggregated and anonymized usage data to improve our services and user experience.

3.3 Legal Basis
- Consent:
By registering or performing certain actions (e.g., uploading images), you voluntarily agree to the processing of your data.
- Contract Fulfillment:
Data processing is necessary for providing our platform functionalities, such as posting or browsing ads.
- Legitimate Interests:
Certain data (e.g., IP addresses) is processed to prevent abuse, maintain IT security, and ensure the proper operation of our services.

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties
- No Commercial Sharing:
Your data will not be sold or rented to third parties for commercial purposes.
- Service Providers and Hosting:
We engage technical service providers (e.g., hosting providers) that process data on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.
- Authorities and Legal Obligations:
We may disclose personal data to authorities if we are legally required to do so, for example in the context of legal proceedings or law enforcement requests.

5. Retention and Deletion
- Retention Period:
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law (e.g., mandatory retention periods).
- Account Termination:
If you delete your account, your personal data (e.g., email address) and any related ads will be removed or anonymized unless subject to legal or contractual retention obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies:
We may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance user experience, for example by keeping you logged in. You can disable or restrict cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit some functionalities of our platform.
- Analytics Tools:
We may use analytics tools to understand how you interact with our website. Where feasible, we anonymize or pseudonymize the data to protect your privacy.

7. Data Security
- Technical and Organizational Measures:
We implement appropriate measures (e.g., encrypted data transmission via HTTPS) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
- User Responsibility:
You are responsible for using strong passwords and keeping your login details safe. Where possible, use additional security measures such as VPNs or antivirus software, and share personal information only with trusted parties.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR
- Right of Access:
You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification:
If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request it be corrected or updated.
- Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten):
You may request the deletion of your personal data unless there is a legal basis or legitimate reason for us to continue processing it.
- Right to Restrict Processing:
Under certain circumstances, you can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Object:
You can object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
- Right to Data Portability:
Where technically feasible, you have the right to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint:
If you believe your rights under the GDPR have been violated, you can file a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or technical developments. We will inform you of significant changes, for example by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of Escort.me after such changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact

For any questions regarding privacy at Escort.me, you can reach us via email:
[email protected]

Thank you for trusting Escort.me. We are committed to protecting your personal data and providing a secure platform for erotic classifieds.