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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st May 2025

At want, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

What We Collect (and Why)

We collect information progressively, giving you control and transparency at every stage.

We use this information to:

  • Match you with compatible people, based on what matters to you
  • Create a profile that reflects who you are, in your own words and preferences
  • Respect your filters, boundaries, and intentions across dating, friendship, or something in between
  • Invite you to events or experiences that suit your location and availability
  • Keep the platform safe, respectful, and personalised

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create your pre-registration profile
  • Communicate about early access, updates, and special events (if you opt-in)
  • Improve our matchmaking algorithms and platform experience
  • Plan and curate real-life experiences and community events

We never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You can:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or update anything that's inaccurate
  • Delete your data — either completely, or just parts of your profile
  • Export your data — we'll send you a structured file of what you've shared
  • Withdraw your consent for anything optional, like marketing or analytics
  • Object to how your data is being used, where applicable
  • Request a restriction — for example, if you're contesting accuracy
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you're unhappy with how we've handled your data: ico.org.uk

You won't be penalised for using your rights.

To make a request, just email us at privacy@want.london — we'll respond promptly and transparently.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy before or after the full platform launch. We'll notify you of any significant changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at team@want.london