Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Gay Meetings California ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website gaymeetingscalifornia.top (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Personal Data 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. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name (or chosen display name)
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Gender identity and pronouns
• Sexual orientation
• Profile photographs
• Location data (city, neighborhood, or precise geolocation if you opt in)
• Cookies and Usage Data

We collect sexual orientation and gender identity information only with your explicit consent and solely to help facilitate meaningful connections within our community. You may choose not to share this information, but it may limit certain features of the Service.

Usage Data We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP 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, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking & Cookies Data We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

2. How We Use Your Information

Gay Meetings California uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service, including to facilitate introductions and connections between members
• To notify you about changes to our Service
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
• To monitor the usage of our Service
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud, or harmful conduct
• To send you promotional communications, special offers, and event information (with your consent where required)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With other users: When you create a public profile, certain information (such as your display name, age, and profile photos) will be visible to other members of the Service based on your privacy settings.
• With service providers: We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics). These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• For legal reasons: We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

4. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. We implement industry-standard security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and share about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the details below. We will verify your request using information associated with your account, including your email address or phone number.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. 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 "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Gay Meetings California, Inc. 1234 Rainbow Avenue, Suite 200 West Hollywood, CA 90069

Email: privacy@gaymeetingscalifornia.top Phone: (310) 555-0187

Data Protection Officer: Marcus Bell, available at dpo@gaymeetingscalifornia.top