Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 5, 2025
ThaiDateApp ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website thaidateapp.com (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Usage data and website analytics
- Cookies and tracking data
Usage Data
We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This usage data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
Email Newsletter and Communication
Email Collection
When you sign up for our waitlist or newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Optionally, your first name
- Signup date and source (which page you signed up from)
- Email engagement data (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)
Email Service Provider
We use ConvertKit as our email marketing platform. When you subscribe:
- Your information is securely stored on ConvertKit's servers
- ConvertKit may set cookies to track email campaign performance
- Your data is protected by ConvertKit's privacy policies and security measures
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email
What We Send You
By subscribing, you'll receive:
- Welcome Email: Immediate delivery of our "10 Secrets to Dating Thai Women" guide
- Weekly Tips: Thai dating and cultural insights (typically 1-2 emails per week)
- App Updates: News about ThaiDateApp development and early access opportunities
- Exclusive Content: Subscriber-only dating guides and resources
Email Data Retention
We retain your email data:
- Active Subscribers: Indefinitely, until you unsubscribe
- Unsubscribed Users: Email addresses kept for 3 years to honor unsubscribe requests
- Engagement Data: Click and open tracking data retained for 2 years for analytics
Your Email Privacy Rights
You have full control over your email data:
- Unsubscribe: Click the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us
- Update Information: Reply to any email to update your preferences
- Data Deletion: Contact privacy@thaidateapp.com to request complete data removal
- Data Export: Request a copy of all data we have about you
How We Use Your Information
ThaiDateApp uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To provide customer support
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
- To monitor the usage of the Service
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
- To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your express consent)
Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it. We will normally collect personal information from you only where:
- We have your consent to do so
- We need the personal information to perform a contract with you
- The processing is in our legitimate interests
Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
ThaiDateApp participates in affiliate marketing programs to help fund our free content and services. This means:
How Affiliate Marketing Works
- Commission-Based Referrals: When you click on dating app links (ThaiCupid, Tinder, Bumble, etc.) and make a purchase or sign up, we may receive a commission
- No Additional Cost: You never pay extra - the commission comes from the company, not from you
- Honest Reviews: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest opinions or reviews
- Clear Disclosure: We clearly mark affiliate links and sponsored content
Affiliate Tracking
Affiliate partners may use cookies and tracking to:
- Track which website referred you (attribution)
- Ensure we receive proper commission for recommendations
- Prevent fraud and duplicate commissions
- Measure campaign effectiveness
Current Affiliate Partners
We currently have affiliate relationships with:
- Dating Apps: ThaiCupid, Tinder, Bumble, and other dating platforms
- Language Learning: Services that help learn Thai language
- Travel Services: Hotels, flights, and travel booking platforms
- Dating Resources: Books, courses, and coaching services
Your Choices
You can avoid affiliate tracking by:
- Declining marketing cookies in our cookie banner
- Going directly to company websites instead of clicking our links
- Using private browsing mode
- Blocking third-party cookies in your browser
Data Retention
ThaiDateApp will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
Disclosure of Data
ThaiDateApp may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of ThaiDateApp
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. ThaiDateApp aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify your personal data
- Erase your personal data
- Restrict processing of your personal data
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and analyze our website traffic. This section explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Service to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again
- Security Cookies: Help keep our website secure and prevent fraud
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, popular pages, user demographics, and traffic sources to help us improve our content and user experience
- Performance Monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
Marketing and Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used for marketing purposes and to track affiliate referrals:
- Email Marketing: ConvertKit cookies track email signup conversions and campaign effectiveness
- Affiliate Tracking: Cookies from dating app partners (ThaiCupid, Tinder, etc.) track referrals for commission purposes
- Social Media: Cookies that help integrate with social media platforms and track social sharing
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
- Improve User Experience: Remember your preferences and provide personalized content
- Website Analytics: Understand which content is most valuable and how to improve our service
- Email Marketing: Track signup success and send you relevant dating advice
- Affiliate Partnerships: Ensure we receive proper credit for app recommendations, which helps fund our free content
- Technical Function: Keep our website running smoothly and securely
Third-Party Services
We work with several trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google Inc.
- ConvertKit: Email marketing platform for our newsletter
- Dating App Partners: ThaiCupid, Tinder, Bumble (for affiliate tracking)
- Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security service
How to Control Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie notice asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used (analytics and marketing disabled)
- Change Your Mind: Contact us at privacy@thaidateapp.com to reset your preferences
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- General Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
Cookie Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Marketing Cookies: Typically 30-90 days depending on the service
International Cookie Laws
Our cookie practices comply with:
- GDPR (EU): We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): We provide clear disclosure of data collection and sharing
- ePrivacy Directive: We respect user choices about cookies and tracking
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update our cookie practices as we add new features or partners. We'll notify users of significant changes through:
- Updates to this privacy policy
- Email notifications to newsletter subscribers
- Website announcements for major changes
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@thaidateapp.com
- On this page: https://thaidateapp.com/contact.html