Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

At Trans Near Me, your privacy, safety, and trust are our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our dating platform.

Please read this policy carefully. By creating an account or accessing Trans Near Me, you agree to the terms described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Who We Are

Trans Near Me (“we,” “us,” “our”) is an online dating community designed to help trans women, trans girls, and their admirers connect safely and meaningfully.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Our website (transnearme.com)
Any associated apps, emails, or digital services
All communications between you and Trans Near Me

We are committed to operating transparently and protecting user privacy under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU users) and other relevant privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our services, we may collect both personal and non-personal data. This helps us provide a secure and personalized experience.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily share with us, such as:

Account details: username, password, and email address
Profile information: gender identity, age, sexual orientation, photos, interests, and location preferences
Payment information: if you upgrade to a premium membership, limited billing details may be collected via our payment processor
Messages: chat and correspondence between members (stored securely to enable moderation)
Support inquiries: when you contact us for help or report an issue

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain data:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Access dates, times, and pages visited
App version or website session duration
Log files and diagnostic data to improve performance

2.3 Sensitive Information

We understand that details like gender identity and sexual orientation are sensitive. These details are only collected to provide you with a better matchmaking experience and are never sold or shared for marketing without consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide, improve, and secure our services. Specifically, we may use data to:

Create and manage your user account
Facilitate matches and communication between members
Verify identity and prevent fraudulent or unsafe behavior
Improve website functionality and user experience
Respond to support requests or legal obligations
Send updates, promotions, or important policy changes (only with consent)

We will only use your information when we have a legal basis to do so — typically your consent, contract fulfillment, legitimate interest, or compliance with the law.

4. How We Share Information

We respect your privacy. We never sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data in limited circumstances to provide secure and efficient service:

With service providers: trusted partners such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools, or customer support platforms who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality.
With legal authorities: when required by law, subpoena, or to prevent harm or illegal activity.
With other members: your public profile information (such as name, age, and interests) is visible to other users, but your email and sensitive data remain private.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most online platforms, Trans Near Me uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember your preferences, login sessions, and site activity.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: required for core features like login and security.
Functional cookies: store preferences (language, theme).
Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with the site.
Advertising cookies: used (with consent) to deliver relevant promotions or measure ad performance.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can modify or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site performance or login capability.

6. Third-Party Tools and Integrations

Trans Near Me may integrate with third-party tools and services to enhance safety and functionality, including:

Google Analytics (traffic insights)
Stripe or PayPal (secure payments)
Email marketing or verification services (to confirm accounts or share updates)

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We take care to share the minimum data necessary to enable their features.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Retention time varies by category:

Account information: until account deletion
Payment records: as required by financial regulations (typically up to 7 years)
Communication logs: for moderation and safety purposes, deleted after a reasonable timeframe

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to erase your data.
Restriction: Request limits on how we process your information.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Decline certain processing activities such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request to protect your data.

9. Security of Your Data

We use industry-standard measures to safeguard your data, including:

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
Secure servers and firewalls
Regular vulnerability assessments
Restricted employee access based on role

While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission is 100% secure. You can help by keeping your password private and reporting suspicious activity.

10. Data Transfers Outside Your Region

As a global platform, your information may be processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States or European Economic Area.

When transferring data internationally, we implement safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR
Partnering only with compliant service providers
Maintaining secure, encrypted channels for data transfers

11. Links to External Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites or third-party resources. Please note:

We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies.
Clicking external links is at your discretion.
We encourage reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

12. Children’s Privacy

Trans Near Me is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors.

If we learn that a user under 18 has provided information, we will promptly delete that data and restrict access.

13. Affiliate Disclosure

Trans Near Me may engage in affiliate marketing. This means:

We may include links to partner products or services.
If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or community values.

All affiliate links are used responsibly and transparently, in line with applicable advertising laws.

14. Your Consent and Account Control

By creating an account or using Trans Near Me, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You can control your data by:

Editing or deleting your profile at any time
Adjusting privacy settings to limit visibility
Opting out of non-essential email communications

Deleting your account removes your profile and personal data from public access. Some residual data may remain for legal or security purposes, as permitted by law.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new features, laws, or security improvements.

When changes occur:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We may notify users via email or on-site announcements.

Your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

16. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:

Trans Near Me Privacy Officer 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.transnearme.com

If you reside in the EU or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

17. Summary of Key Principles

For your convenience, here’s a brief summary of how we handle your data responsibly:

Transparency: You always know what we collect and why.
Control: You can access, edit, or delete your data anytime.
Security: We use advanced protections to keep your information safe.
Respect: We never sell your data, and we treat every user with equality and care.

Final Note

At Trans Near Me, privacy isn’t just a policy — it’s part of our mission to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful dating community for everyone. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting it.