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<h1>Privacy Policy</h1>

<p><strong>Last updated: 7 September 2026</strong></p>

<h2>1. Data Controller</h2>
<p>Afrosmeet is operated by LBT Synergy, 34 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France.<br>
Contact: <a href="mailto:contact@afrosmeet.com">contact@afrosmeet.com</a></p>

<h2>2. Data Collected</h2>
<p>We collect:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Identity and contact information.</li>
  <li>Profile details and preferences.</li>
  <li>Location data (with your consent).</li>
  <li>Usage and technical data.</li>
</ul>

<h2>3. Use of Data</h2>
<p>Your data is used to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Create and manage your user account.</li>
  <li>Suggest compatible profiles.</li>
  <li>Enhance your experience on Afrosmeet.</li>
  <li>Ensure safety and prevent fraud.</li>
</ul>

<h2>4. Legal Basis for Processing</h2>
<p>Data processing is based on your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests.</p>

<h2>5. Data Sharing</h2>
<p>Your data is only shared with our technical providers and authorities if required by law. No commercial sharing without your consent.</p>

<h2>6. Data Security & Retention</h2>
<p>Your data is secured and stored within the European Union. It is kept for as long as your account is active, and deleted after 12 months of inactivity.</p>

<h2>7. Your Rights (EU Users – GDPR)</h2>
<p>In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, object, restrict, and port your data.<br>
To exercise your rights, contact us at <a href="mailto:contact@afrosmeet.com">contact@afrosmeet.com</a>.</p>

<h2>8. Your Rights in the UAE (PDPL)</h2>
<p>If you are using Afrosmeet from the United Arab Emirates, your personal data is also protected under Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the "PDPL"), the UAE's federal data protection law, overseen by the UAE Data Office.<br>
Under the PDPL, you have the right to be informed about how your data is processed, to access, correct, or erase your data, to restrict certain processing, and to data portability. Your consent is required before we process your personal data, except where processing is necessary to protect your interests or fulfill a legal obligation.<br>
To exercise your rights, contact us at <a href="mailto:contact@afrosmeet.com">contact@afrosmeet.com</a>.</p>

<h2>9. Cookies</h2>
<p>We only use essential cookies for navigation and audience measurement.</p>

<h2>10. Updates</h2>
<p>This policy may be updated. You will be notified of any significant changes.</p>

<h2>11. Contact</h2>
<p>If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:contact@afrosmeet.com">contact@afrosmeet.com</a>.</p>


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