Swingers Hive - Privacy & Cookies Policy

1. The Basics

Your privacy matters to us. Swingers Hive is a private, adults-only social platform, and we understand the importance of discretion.

This policy explains:

• what personal data we collect
• why we collect it
• how it is used and protected
• what rights you have

Data Controller:
Swingers Hive
Contact: [email protected]
Contact form: /contact

Please only use the Service if you are comfortable with this policy.

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary for the platform to function.

2.1 Information You Provide

This may include:

• Account details (username, password, email address)
• Profile information you choose to share, such as: gender, age/date of birth, general location (e.g. town or partial postcode), preferences, interests, relationship or lifestyle information

Some of this information may be "special category data" under UK GDPR (for example, information about sexual orientation or sex life). You choose whether to provide this data and whether it is visible to others.

2.2 Content You Upload or Send

This includes:

• profile photos or videos
• posts, comments, and messages
• other content you choose to share through the platform

You control what you share. Please think carefully before posting anything you would not want misused by others.

2.3 Age Verification Indicators

Where legally required or appropriate, we may store a non-public verification flag confirming that you are 18 or over.

We do not store identity documents or payment card details ourselves.

3. Location Information

If you opt in to location-based features (such as "Who Is Near"):

• we may temporarily process approximate location data
• exact GPS coordinates are never displayed to other users
• you can disable this feature at any time

4. Technical & Usage Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

• IP address
• browser and device type
• operating system
• pages visited and actions taken

This helps us:

• keep the site secure
• prevent abuse and fraud
• improve performance and reliability

5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Contract - to provide the Service you signed up for
• Consent - where you choose to share special category data
• Legitimate interests - to operate, secure, and improve the platform
• Legal obligation - where required by law or regulators

You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account.

6. Cookies

Swingers Hive uses essential cookies only.

These cookies are required for:

• logging in
• security
• load balancing and site stability

We do not use:

• advertising cookies
• tracking cookies
• third-party analytics cookies

If you block cookies in your browser, parts of the site may not function correctly.

7. How Long We Keep Data

• You can delete your account at any time
• When you do, your account and associated personal data are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered

We may retain limited information where legally required (for example, for fraud prevention or legal compliance).

Inactive accounts may also be deleted in accordance with our Terms of Service.

8. Who Can See Your Data

8.1 Other Users

Other users can see information you choose to make visible, such as:

• your profile details
• public posts or comments
• content shared in chats or rooms

Privacy controls are available, but no online system can be guaranteed 100% error-free.

8.2 Moderators

Our moderation team may access content only where necessary, such as:

• handling reports or complaints
• preventing abuse or illegal activity

8.3 Legal & Professional Obligations

We may disclose information:

• to law enforcement or regulators where legally required
• to professional advisers (e.g. legal or insurance advisers)
• during a business sale or restructuring

9. Payments

All payments are handled by third-party payment providers.

We do not receive or store:

• card numbers
• banking details

Payment providers may carry out their own checks in line with their privacy policies.

10. Data Transfers

Your data is processed and stored within the UK.

We do not transfer personal data outside the UK.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data
• correct inaccurate data
• delete your data
• restrict or object to processing in certain cases
• request data portability

You can exercise most of these rights directly through your account settings or by contacting us.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being handled unlawfully.

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If you continue to use Swingers Hive after changes take effect, you agree to the updated policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about privacy or data protection, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form.