Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Open Hearts Dating ("we," "us," or "our") is a project of Education On The Go Corp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 92-1172505) based in Brooklyn, New York, USA. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website at openheartsdating.com and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, and profile details you provide when creating an account.
• Profile Data: Photos, biographical information, preferences, and any other content you add to your dating profile.
• Communications: Messages you send through the platform, contact form submissions, and correspondence with our team.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, browser type, device information, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account and profile
• Facilitate matches and connections between users
• Communicate with you about the Service, updates, and support
• Ensure platform safety, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies
• Comply with legal obligations
• Conduct research and analytics to improve our offerings (in aggregated, anonymized form)

3. How We Share Your Information

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

• With Other Users: Your profile information is visible to other verified users of the platform as part of the dating service.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Open Hearts Dating, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of sensitive data, role-based access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing agreements).

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of promotional communications at any time.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@edonthego.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Service is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Open Hearts Dating is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through additional notice (such as email notification or a prominent notice on the Service). We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: