Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

MeetNewFriends.org is operated by PulseNow.app ("we", "us", "our"). We act as the data controller for personal information processed through this website.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit a community for inclusion, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you choose to share.

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser information (type, version, language, time zone).
• Approximate location derived from your IP address.
• Pages visited, referring URL, and interactions with the site.

3. How we use your information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
• To respond to your enquiries and any submissions you send us.
• To measure and analyse usage so we can make the product better.
• To prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal bases for processing

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on your consent (for non-essential cookies and marketing), our legitimate interests (to run, secure and improve the service), and legal obligation where required by law.

5. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers who help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by appropriate contractual safeguards.
• PulseNow.app, our parent product, where you actively engage with affiliate links or shared features.
• Authorities when legally required, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

6. International data transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards to protect your data.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data; to object to or restrict certain processing; and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For details on what we set, why, and how to manage your preferences, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children

MeetNewFriends.org is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will reflect the latest revision.

13. Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, please reach out through our support channels.