Privacy Policy

At WannaBAE, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data when you use the WannaBAE website and mobile application (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

WannaBAE is a platform designed to help users build meaningful connections in a secure and trusted environment.

For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:

Email: reachus@wannabae.com

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information received from third parties where permitted by law.

Information You Provide

When creating an account or using our Services, we may collect:

Full name
Username
Email address
Mobile phone number
Date of birth
Gender identity
Sexual orientation (if provided)
Birth date, time, and location
Profile photographs
Bio and profile information
Payment information (for premium services)
Customer support communications

You may update most profile information at any time through your account settings.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Device type
Operating system
Browser type
Device identifiers
App version
Crash reports
Log information
Usage activity
Approximate location
Cookie identifiers
Advertising identifiers

Location Information

With your permission, we collect location information to:

Show nearby users
Improve matching
Personalize your experience
Enhance safety features

You may disable location permissions through your device settings; however, certain features may not function properly.

Photos and Verification

To improve platform safety, we may request identity or profile verification, including:

Selfie verification
Photo verification
Phone number verification

Verification helps reduce fake accounts and improve trust within the community.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in
Remember your preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze traffic
Measure advertising performance
Protect against fraud

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Provide our Services
Match you with other users
Verify accounts
Process payments
Communicate with you
Provide customer support
Improve our products and services
Detect fraud and unauthorized activity
Maintain platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Conduct analytics and research
Send service updates
Deliver marketing communications (where permitted)

Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process personal information based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Other Users

Profile information you choose to make visible may be viewed by other users.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers that assist with:

Payment processing
Cloud hosting
Analytics
Customer support
Security monitoring
Marketing services

These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Corporate Transactions

If WannaBAE is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Authorities

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with applicable laws
Respond to legal requests
Protect user safety
Prevent fraud
Enforce our Terms of Service

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your place of residence.

Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards to protect international data transfers.

Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information against:

Unauthorized access
Disclosure
Alteration
Loss
Misuse

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our Services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Prevent fraud

When no longer required, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account
Withdraw consent
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
File a complaint with your local privacy authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at reachus@wannabae.com.

Children’s Privacy

WannaBAE is intended only for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly remove it.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our communications.

You will continue to receive important account and service-related communications.

Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If material changes are made, we will provide notice through our website, application, or email where appropriate. Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

WannaBAE