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Our Commitment To You

 

At EliteFilipino, we prioritize your privacy above all else. We place utmost importance on designing and developing our services and products with your privacy in mind, ensuring that you can have complete confidence in them and concentrate on fostering valuable relationships.

 

We value the trust you place in us when you share your information, and we treat this responsibility with the utmost seriousness.

 

At the core of our values lies our dedication to safeguarding your privacy. When crafting our products and services, we prioritize your privacy by collaborating with experts from diverse fields such as law, security, engineering, and product design. This ensures that every decision we make is made with the utmost regard for protecting your privacy.

 

Our dedication to transparency is evident in our approach. Unlike many other online services, we understand the frustration caused by inadequate information and convoluted language in privacy policies. Therefore, we have taken a completely different approach by striving to write our Privacy Policy and associated documents in simple and straightforward language. Our intention is for you to not only read our policies but also comprehend our privacy practices.
 

Our dedication to ensuring security. We possess specialized teams solely focused on safeguarding your data and ensuring its utmost security. We consistently enhance our security measures and allocate resources to strengthen our security endeavors, all aimed at enhancing the safety of your valuable information. 

 

Privacy Policy

We extend a warm welcome to our Privacy Policy. We sincerely appreciate your valuable time dedicated to reading it.

We value the trust you place in us by sharing your information, and we are committed to maintaining that trust. To ensure this, we strive to provide you with a clear understanding of the information we collect, the reasons behind its collection, how it is utilized, and the choices you have regarding your information. Our Privacy Policy is designed to explain our privacy practices in simple terms, avoiding complex legal and technical language.

 

Effective from January 24, 2024, this Privacy Policy supersedes any previous versions.

 
 1.Where This Privacy Policy Applies
 2.Information We Collect
 3.How We Use Information
 4.How We Share Information
 5.Cross-Border Data Transfers
 6.Your Rights
 7.How Long We Retain Your Information
 8.Children's Privacy
 9.Job Candidates, Contractors and Vendor Representatives
 10.Privacy Policy Changes
 11.How To Contact Us

 

 
 1. Where This Privacy Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy is applicable to the websites, apps, events, and other services that fall under the EliteFilipino brand. In order to simplify matters, we will refer to all of these as our "services" throughout this Privacy Policy. To ensure utmost clarity, we have included links to this Privacy Policy on all relevant services.

 

Certain services may have their own distinct privacy policy. If a service has its own privacy policy, that particular policy will take precedence over this Privacy Policy.

 

 2. Information We Collect

 Developing meaningful connections requires some information about you, including basic profile details and the preferences for the individuals you wish to meet. In addition, we gather data about your usage of our services, such as access logs, and obtain information from third parties. This includes instances when you access our services through your social media account or when you upload information from your social media account to enhance your profile. For further details, please refer to the additional information provided below.

 

Information you give us

 You choose to give us certain information when using our services. This includes:
 
Upon creating an account, you are required to furnish us with your phone number and email address, along with some essential details needed for the proper functioning of our service, including your gender, date of birth, and preferred connections. When you finalize your profile, you have the choice to disclose your sexual orientation to us. By providing such information, you give your consent for us to utilize it for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Additionally, you have the option to share supplementary information such as your bio, interests, as well as visual content like photos and videos. In order to incorporate specific content like pictures or videos, you may grant us access to your camera or photo album.

 

When you opt for a paid service or directly purchase from us (instead of using platforms like iOS or Android), you furnish us with details regarding your purchases, and our payment processors receive information such as your debit or credit card number or other financial details.

 

By engaging in surveys, focus groups, or market studies, you share your valuable perspectives on our products and services, respond to our inquiries, and provide testimonials.

When you decide to engage in our promotions, events, or contests, we gather the data you provide when registering or participating. 

If you reach out to our customer support team, we collect the information you provide during the course of the interaction.

If you share information about other individuals with us (such as using a friend's contact details for a specific feature), we handle this information on your behalf to fulfil your request.

Additionally, we process your conversations with other members and the content you share to ensure the functionality and security of our services, as well as to maintain a safe community.

 

Information we receive from others

Apart from the information you provide us directly, we also receive information about you from various sources, including: 

1. Members: Our members may share information about you while using our services. This can happen when they interact with you or if they submit a report that involves you.

 

2. Social Media: You have the option to share information with us through your social media account. For example, if you choose to create and log into your account using your social media or other accounts (such as Facebook, Google, or Apple), or if you upload photos from one of your social media accounts (like Instagram or Spotify) onto our services.

 

Affiliates: As a part of the Match Group family of businesses, we prioritize the safety and security of our members. In the event that you have been banned from another Match Group service, we may receive your information to take appropriate actions, such as closing your account or preventing you from creating an account on our services.

 

Other Partners: Our partners, on whose services our ads are published, may provide us with information about you (including details on the success of a campaign). In compliance with legal regulations, we may also receive information about individuals suspected or convicted of misconduct from third parties. This is done as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of our members.

 

Data is generated or collected automatically when you utilize our services. This data includes technical information about the features you have utilized, how you have used them, and the devices you have used to access our services. More detailed information can be found below.

 

Usage Information: By using our services, data is generated regarding your activity on our platform. This includes how you utilize the services (such as logging in, using specific features, taking actions, viewing information, accessing referring webpages, and interacting with advertisements) as well as your interactions with other members (such as connecting and interacting with other members, and exchanging messages with them).

 

Device information: Our company gathers data from the device(s) you utilize to access our services. This includes details about the hardware and software, such as the IP address, device ID and type, app settings and characteristics, app crashes, advertising IDs (randomly generated numbers that can be reset or disabled through your device's settings), and identifiers linked to cookies or other technologies that can uniquely identify a device or browser.

 

Information obtained through cookies and similar technologies: We employ cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and SDKs) to identify you and/or your device(s). We may also permit others to use these technologies. For more information on why we use them and how you can have better control over their usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Certain internet browsers, such as Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, possess a feature called "Do Not Track" (DNT) which allows users to indicate their preference of not being tracked during online activities. When a website receives a DNT signal, it can be blocked by the browser from gathering specific information about the user. However, it is important to note that not all browsers provide a DNT option and the DNT signals themselves are not standardized. Consequently, numerous businesses, including ours, presently do not acknowledge or act upon DNT signals.

 Other information with your consent:
 
 In the event that you provide us with your consent, we have the capability to gather precise geolocation data, specifically your latitude and longitude, from your device. This collection of your geolocation information may occur in the background, even if you are not actively using our services, as long as the permission you granted us explicitly allows for such collection. However, if you choose to decline permission for us to collect your precise geolocation, we will respect your decision and refrain from collecting it. Please note that certain services that rely on precise geolocation may not be accessible to you in this case.

 

If you decide to take part in our Photo Verification feature, we gather your facial geometry data, which may be classified as biometric data in certain jurisdictions, in order to confirm your identity. Further details about Photo Verification and the processing of your facial geometry data can be found in our documentation.

Regarding other information, we may request your consent to collect additional data, such as photos and videos, if you wish to share them or participate in streaming features available on our services.

 3. How We Use Information

 We utilize your information primarily to provide and enhance our services. Moreover, we employ your data to ensure your safety and the safety of our community, as well as to offer you advertising that aligns with your interests. Continue reading for a comprehensive elucidation of the diverse purposes for which we utilize your information, accompanied by practical illustrations.

 A. In order to manage your account and deliver our services to you,

we will establish and oversee your account,

offer customer support and address your inquiries,

engage in communication regarding our services,

customize pricing, provide discounts and promotions, and facilitate your transactions.

Administer sweepstakes and contests

 B. In order to facilitate your interaction with other users:

- We will suggest other members for you to connect with, as well as recommend you to other members.

- We will display members' profiles to each other, allowing you to learn more about them.

- We will enable you to search for and establish connections with other members.

 

C. In order to offer you new EliteFilipino services:

- We will register you and showcase your profile on new EliteFilipino features and apps.

 

Administer your account on these new features and apps

 D. In order to present promotions and execute advertising and marketing initiatives

Conduct and evaluate the efficiency of advertising initiatives on our services and promote our services outside of our platform

Engage with you regarding products or services that we think might be of interest to you

E. For the purpose of enhancing our services and creating new ones

Manage focus groups, market research, and surveys

Analyze interactions with customer support teams to enhance the quality of our service.

 

1. Gain insights into members' usage patterns in order to enhance the services provided. This could involve making changes to the visual appearance or making significant modifications to specific features based on member feedback.

2. Innovate by introducing new features and services based on the expressed needs and desires of members. This could include developing an interests-based feature in response to member requests.

3. Take proactive measures to prevent, identify, and combat fraudulent and unauthorized activities.

4. Investigate and resolve reported or suspected violations of our Terms of Use by analyzing member reports and interactions.

5. Enhance our understanding of violations of our Terms of Use in order to develop effective strategies to address them.

 

To address any violations and prevent future occurrences, we will retain data pertaining to breaches of our Terms of Use. We will also exercise our rights, as outlined in our Terms of Use, to enforce and protect our interests. Additionally, we will provide communication to individuals who submit reports, informing them of the actions taken as a result of their submission.

G. To ensure legal compliance.

 To ensure compliance with legal obligations,

To provide assistance to law enforcement agencies,

For details on how we handle personal information through profiling and automated decision-making, kindly refer to our FAQ.

 

In order to process your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, we depend on the following legal grounds:

 

We offer our service to cater to your needs. The purpose behind processing your information for purposes A, B, and C mentioned above is to fulfil the contractual agreement you have with us. For example, as you utilize our service to establish valuable connections, we utilize your information to manage your account and profile, make it visible to other members, suggest potential matches to you, and provide our free and paid features to both you and other members.

 

We rely on our legitimate interests to process your information for purposes D, E, and F as mentioned earlier. For example, we continuously enhance our offerings by analyzing users' behavior on our services. We also provide personalized offers that we believe may be of interest to you and promote our own services. Additionally, we process information to ensure the safety of our members and to enforce our rights. In certain cases, we may also assist law enforcement and defend ourselves in legal actions by processing relevant data.

 

 We ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations: We handle your information for purpose G mentioned above when it is essential for us to comply with applicable laws and regulations and demonstrate our compliance with them. For instance, we retain traffic data and transaction data in accordance with our obligations for accounting, taxation, and other legal requirements, as well as to address legitimate access requests from law enforcement agencies. Additionally, we maintain records of consents provided by our members and any decisions they make to opt-out of specific features or processing activities.

 

Consent: By voluntarily providing us with information that may be deemed "special" or "sensitive" in certain jurisdictions, such as your sexual orientation, you are giving your consent for us to process that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Occasionally, we may request your consent to gather specific details, such as your exact location, or to utilize your information for particular purposes. If necessary, you have the option to withdraw your consent by adjusting your settings (for example, regarding the collection of your precise geolocation) or by deleting any content you have shared (such as "special" or "sensitive" information in your profile). Regardless, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the provided address at the conclusion of this Privacy Policy.

 

4. How We Share Information

    As our objective is to facilitate significant connections, the primary sharing of members' information is naturally with other members. Additionally, we disclose certain types of members' information to service providers and partners who aid us in the functioning of our services. We also share information with other Match Group companies for specific purposes as outlined below, and in certain instances, with legal authorities. Continue reading to learn more about the specifics of how your information is shared with others.

 

With other members

When you willingly reveal information on the service, such as your public profile, you are sharing it with other members. It is important to exercise caution with the information you disclose and ensure that the content you share is something you are comfortable with being seen.

 

If you decide to restrict the audience for your entire profile or specific content and information about yourself, it will only be visible based on your chosen settings.

 

In the event that someone submits a report implicating you (such as a claim that you have violated our Terms of Use), we may inform the reporter about any actions we have taken as a result of their report.

 

Through our network of service providers and partners, we collaborate with vendors who assist us in various aspects of our operations, including data hosting and maintenance, analytics, customer care, marketing, advertising, payment processing, and security operations. We also share certain information with vendors who help us distribute and promote our services. For example, we may provide limited information about you in a hashed, non-human readable format to advertising vendors.

 

We adhere to a rigorous screening procedure before entering into any agreements with vendors or collaborating with partners. Our vendors and partners are required to comply with stringent confidentiality obligations.

 

In order to enhance the safety of all Match Group platforms and facilitate the ability to take action against malicious users across multiple platforms, we require their assistance as processors/service providers. They will carry out data processing operations based on our instructions and on our behalf. This assistance may involve various technical processing tasks, including data hosting and maintenance, customer support, marketing and targeted advertising, analytics, financial and accounting support, service improvement, data and system security, as well as combating spam, abuse, fraud, infringement, and other illicit activities.

We may also disclose information to other Match Group entities for various lawful business reasons, such as corporate auditing, analysis, and consolidated reporting, in accordance with applicable laws. 

 

Sharing feature

You have the option to share profiles of other members, and they can also share yours with individuals who are not part of our services, utilizing the sharing functionality.

 

Regarding corporate transactions

If we are engaged in a merger, sale, acquisition, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, bankruptcy, or any other form of ownership or control change, we may transfer your information.

 
With law enforcement / when required by law
 We may disclose your information if reasonably necessary for the following reasons: (i) to comply with a legal process, such as a court order, subpoena or search warrant, government/law enforcement investigation or other legal requirements; (ii) to assist in the prevention or detection of crime (subject in each case to applicable law); or (iii) to protect the safety of any person.

In addition, we may also share information in the following circumstances: (i) if disclosure would mitigate our liability in an actual or threatened lawsuit; (ii) as necessary to protect our legal rights and the legal rights of our members, business partners, or other interested parties; (iii) to enforce our agreements with you; and (iv) to investigate, prevent, or take other action regarding illegal activity, suspected fraud, or other wrongdoing.

 
With your consent or at your request
 In the event that we need to share your information with third parties, we may request your consent. Rest assured, we will always provide a clear explanation as to why we require the sharing of this information.

Non-personal information, such as device information, general demographics, general behavioral data, and location in de-identified form, may be utilized and disclosed by us. Additionally, personal information may be shared in a hashed, non-human readable form, under any of the aforementioned circumstances. This information may also be shared with other Match Group companies and third parties, particularly advertisers, for the purpose of developing and delivering targeted advertising on our services and on third-party websites or applications. Furthermore, it may be used to analyze and report on the advertising you encounter. We may also combine this information with additional non-personal information or personal information in hashed, non-human readable form obtained from other sources. For more details regarding our use of cookies and similar technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy
 
 5. Cross-Border Data Transfers
    The sharing of information outlined in Section 5 entails the transfer of data across borders to the United States of America and other jurisdictions that may have varying regulations regarding data processing. In instances where we transfer personal information outside of the EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or other countries with data protection laws deemed adequate by the European Commission or other competent governmental body, we employ standard contract clauses or other suitable transfer mechanisms. Currently, we are in the midst of evaluating transfers to our vendors and associated legal grounds in light of the recent ruling by the Court of Justice for the European Union concerning the transfer of personal data to the USA.

 
 6. Your Rights and Choices

 We aim to empower you with control over your information, and thus, we would like to bring your attention to the various options and tools at your disposal:

 

Within the service, you can find access/update tools. These tools, along with account settings, enable you to conveniently access, rectify, or remove the information you have provided to us, which is directly linked to your account. Should you require any assistance or have inquiries regarding these tools and settings, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer care team.

 

Device permissions. Mobile platforms may have permission systems in place for specific types of device data and notifications, such as phone contacts, pictures, location services, push notifications, and advertising identifiers. You have the option to modify your device settings to either give consent or deny the collection or processing of the relevant information or the display of the corresponding notifications. However, please note that if you choose to do so, certain services may lose their functionality.

 

Uninstall. To cease all information collection by an app, you can uninstall it using the standard uninstallation process for your device. It is important to remember that uninstalling an app does not result in the closure of your account. If you wish to close your account, please utilize the appropriate functionality provided by the service.

 

Account closure. If you wish to close your account, you can do so by directly accessing the corresponding functionality on the service.

 

We also want to ensure that you are aware of your privacy rights. Depending on your place of residence, you may have certain rights pertaining to your privacy, such as:

 

You have the option to access or know the information we have stored about you. In certain situations, you can also request to receive this information in a portable format. To exercise your right to access, you can directly make a request within the service.

If you wish, you can request the deletion or erasure of your personal information that we have. To exercise your right to delete, you can submit a request.

For correcting or updating most of the information you provided, you can edit your profile directly in the service. In case you believe that the information we have about you is incorrect, you can contact us to rectify it.

 

You have the option to object to or request that we restrict certain processing. If you choose to do so, please get in touch with us. However, please be aware that for the safety of our members, we may require you to provide proof of identity before we can address your requests. It is important to note that we reserve the right to reject requests under certain circumstances. This includes situations where we are unable to verify your identity, the request is unlawful or invalid, or it may infringe upon the rights of others such as trade secrets, intellectual property, privacy, or other rights. If you would like to obtain information about another member, such as copies of messages received from them through our service, the other member will need to contact us and provide written consent for the release of such information. We may also ask them to provide proof of identity before we can fulfill the request. Additionally, there may be instances where we are unable to accommodate requests to object to or restrict the processing of personal information. This is particularly true if such requests would prevent us from providing our service to you, for example, if we do not have your date of birth and cannot verify that you are 18 years of age or older.

 

If you reside in Virginia, USA, and your privacy request is denied, you have the option to appeal by reaching out to us and explicitly mentioning "Privacy Request Appeal." If you have any concerns regarding the outcome of your appeal, you may contact the attorney general of your state.

 

In certain countries, such as those in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, you have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information. You can find information about the data protection regulator in the European Economic Area here, and in the United Kingdom here. The data protection authority where you can file a complaint may be based on your usual place of residence, your workplace, or where the alleged violation occurred.

 7. How Long We Retain Your Information

    We retain your personal information for the duration required for legitimate business purposes (as specified in Section 4) and in accordance with applicable laws. If you choose to discontinue using our services, you have the option to close your account, which will result in your profile no longer being visible to other members. It is important to note that if your account remains inactive for a period of two years, it will be automatically closed by our system. Once your account is closed, we will proceed to delete your personal information as outlined below:

 

In order to ensure the safety and security of our members, we have implemented a retention period of three months following the closure of your account, or one year following an account ban. During this time, we retain your information in case it becomes necessary to investigate any unlawful or harmful activities. The retention of information during this safety retention period is based on our legitimate interest, as well as the potential interests of third-party victims.

 

Once the designated time period for data retention has passed, we proceed to delete your data, while retaining only limited information for specific purposes, as outlined below:

 

a) In order to comply with legal obligations regarding data retention, we maintain limited data. This includes keeping transaction data for a period of 10 years to adhere to tax and accounting legal requirements, retaining credit card information for the duration in which a user may challenge a transaction, and preserving "traffic data" or logs for one year to meet legal data retention obligations. Additionally, we retain records of consents provided by members for a period of five years to demonstrate our compliance with applicable laws.

 

b) We also retain limited information based on our legitimate interest. This includes maintaining customer care records and supporting data, as well as imprecise location information related to downloads or purchases, for a period of five years. This is done to support our customer care decisions, protect our rights, and enable us to defend ourselves in the event of a claim. Furthermore, we retain information regarding the existence of past accounts and subscriptions, which we delete three years after the closure of your most recent account. This is done to ensure accurate financial forecasting and reporting. Profile data is retained for one year in anticipation of potential litigation, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Lastly, data necessary to prevent banned members from opening new accounts is retained for as long as necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our members.

 

c) In conclusion, we retain data based on our lawful interest in situations where there is an unresolved or possible matter, claim, or disagreement that necessitates us to retain information. This is especially true if we receive a valid legal subpoena or request to preserve data, as we are obligated to comply with our legal responsibilities. Additionally, data may be required for legal proceedings.

 8. Children are not permitted

Our platform is exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We strictly prohibit the presence of individuals under the age of 18. If you have any reason to believe that a member is below 18 years old, kindly utilize the reporting mechanism provided on our service.

 
 
 9. Job Candidates, Contractors and Vendor Representatives
     As part of our recruitment and talent management operations, we handle the personal information of our job candidates, contractors, and vendor representatives. Additionally, we manage the services provided by contractors and vendors. If you fall into any of these categories, specific terms of our Privacy Policy are applicable to the processing of your personal information. These terms cover various aspects such as the entity responsible for processing your personal information, transfers of personal information, your rights under applicable law, how to reach out to us, and California-specific information.

 

 The personal information we collect from job applicants may vary depending on the specific position they are applying for. This information typically includes the details provided by the applicants themselves during the application process, as well as their professional qualifications, background, and reference information that may be shared with us by recruiters or other third parties. We utilize this information to facilitate the recruitment process, which may ultimately result in an employment contract.

 

In the case of contractors and vendor representatives, we may process identification information and work-related details as required to effectively manage our relationship with both the individual and their employer. This processing is necessary for the performance of the services agreement and to establish, exercise, or defend any potential legal claims.

 

To support our recruitment and technical data processing operations, we may share personal information with service providers. Additionally, if you have a business relationship with employees of one of our affiliate companies, we may also share your personal information with them. It is important to note that we retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil these purposes.

 10. Privacy Policy Changes
     In our continuous pursuit of discovering novel and inventive methods to assist you in establishing significant connections, we consistently endeavour to ensure that our explanations regarding our data practices are current. Consequently, it is possible for this policy to undergo modifications as time progresses. However, rest assured that we will inform you in advance of any substantial alterations, allowing you ample time to thoroughly examine the changes.

 
 11. How to Contact Us
     If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you have different options below:
 
 Online: here
 
 By post: