๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 04, 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1. Purpose: This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") describes how the owners and operators ("We," "Us," or "Operator") of the LiberalMap.com website (the "Service" or "Website") collect, use, process, and protect the personal information of our users ("You"). LiberalMap.com is a social network and platform for adults interested in the liberal community, including dating, events, and socializing.

1.2. Agreement and Consent: By accessing, using, or registering for the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy and our Terms of Service (ToS). By using our Service, you provide your explicit, informed, and unambiguous consent to the collection and processing of your Sensitive Personal Information (SPI) as set out in this document, which serves as the legal basis for this processing.

1.3. U.S. Data Processing: The LiberalMap.com Website is hosted in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

1.4. Access Forbidden to Minors: Use of the Service is strictly forbidden to minors. You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher, to use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information: User-Provided Data and Automatically Collected Data.

2.1. Information You Provide Directly (User-Provided Data)

  • Registration & Profile Data: Name, email address, encrypted password, date of birth, sex, and general location/city.
  • Sensitive Personal Information (SPI): Optional data you provide in your profile to facilitate connections, including physical appearance, sexual orientation, sexual preferences, ethnic background, and political views. By providing this SPI, you explicitly and voluntarily request and consent to its processing, display, and sharing with other registered members on your profile to fulfill the core function of the Service. You understand this consent can be withdrawn at any time.
  • User Content: Photos, videos, profile descriptions, blog posts, event postings, forum comments, and in-site correspondence.
  • Financial Information: If paid services are used, we collect payment details (processed securely by a third-party) and billing history.
  • Correspondence: Emails or complaints you send us or receive from other users regarding your activities.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically (Technical Data)

  • Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, click streams, search queries, and interactions with other users.
  • Technical identifiers: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Data collected via cookies and similar technologies for authentication, security, and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery & Profile Display: To operate the Website, manage user accounts, and publicly display your User Content and SPI on your profile to enable members to find connections and utilize community functions (this is the core function of the Service).
  • Communication: To send service emails, notifications, updates, event invitations, and promotional messages. Manage preferences in "Notifications settings."
  • Security and Enforcement: To protect the Service from fraud, enforce ToS, and prohibit registered sex offenders.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze statistical data and user trends, perform research, and continuously improve the functionality and content of the Website.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, court orders, or law enforcement requests.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Use of Cookies: We use cookies (small text files) for technical, security, and statistical purposes. These include: Technical Cookies (essential for website function and security), and Statistical/Analytical Cookies (to track anonymous usage data).
  • Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, be aware that disabling cookies may cause some Website functionalities to be inaccessible or operate incorrectly.
  • Consent: By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Identifiable Information to unaffiliated third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • To Other Users: Any information you voluntarily post to your profile or public sections of the site (including SPI and User Content) is intended for public display to other registered members and is shared accordingly.
  • To Service Providers: We share necessary information with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, payment processors, analytics) who assist us in operating the Service. These vendors are bound by contractual confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Obligation: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we reserve the right to disclose your personal information. We actively cooperate with law enforcement and third parties to enforce rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Your Rights and Data Management

6.1. Review, Correction, and Deletion

  • Access and Correction: You can review and change most of your personal information (including profile details and password) directly by logging in to your account and accessing your profile settings.
  • Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your account and personal information. We will comply within a reasonable time, subject to legal limitations.

6.2. Data Retention

  • Data Retention: We retain your PII and User Content as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.
  • Inactivity: If you have not logged on for a period longer than 365 days, your account may be deleted during database maintenance.
  • Post-Deletion: Even after account deletion, we may retain certain data (e.g., email, IP addresses, payment history) for a period of up to 90 days in backups and as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

6.3. User Responsibilities

  • Misuse Forbidden: You must not use information about other users for commercial purposes, spamming, harassment, or threats. Misuse will result in account termination.
  • Password Control: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. Notify us immediately if you lose control of your password.

7. Security and Policy Changes

  • Security Measures: We implement reasonable and commercially acceptable security measures (such as secured servers and firewalls) to protect your data. However, no system on the Internet is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you use the Service at your own risk.
  • Changes to this Policy: We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time and without notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: