Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Steph Secrets Private Introductions Club ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Who We Are

Steph Secrets Private Introductions Club is a private introductions service that helps members seeking genuine long-term relationships.

Data Controller:

Steph Secrets Private Introductions Club

Email: [info@stephsecrets.com]

Website: [www.stephsecrets.com]

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the services you use, we may collect:

Personal Information

Name
Date of birth
Gender
Address
Telephone number
Email address

Profile Information

Occupation
Education
Lifestyle information
Relationship preferences
Relationship history (where voluntarily provided)
Personality information
Interests and hobbies
Family aspirations
Photographs
Social media links (where provided)

Verification Information

Where requested:

Proof of identity
Age verification
Relationship status confirmation
Professional information

Verification documents are used only for verification purposes and are retained only as long as necessary.

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

We do not store your debit or credit card details.

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We process your information to:

assess your application
administer your membership
create your confidential member profile
assess compatibility
facilitate introductions
communicate with you
improve our services
comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR we process your personal information because:

you have given your consent
processing is necessary to provide our membership services
we have legitimate interests in operating a safe introductions service
we are required to comply with legal obligations

Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time.

5. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

review your application
contact you regarding your membership
identify potential compatible introductions
invite you to member events and webinars
provide optional premium services
respond to enquiries

No introduction will be made without first obtaining your consent.

We will never share your personal contact details with another member without your explicit permission.

6. Sensitive Information

Some information you voluntarily provide may reveal personal preferences or other information that requires additional care.

We only process this information where:

you choose to provide it
it is necessary to deliver our services
you have given appropriate consent where required

You should avoid providing unnecessary sensitive personal information unless specifically requested.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only:

with trusted service providers assisting us in operating the Club
where required by law
where necessary to protect legal rights
with another member only after obtaining your explicit consent

We never sell your personal information.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

encrypted systems where appropriate
password-protected databases
restricted staff access
secure payment providers
regular security reviews

Although we take reasonable precautions, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

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

manage your membership
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes
maintain business records

If your membership ends, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised when it is no longer required, unless we are legally required to retain it.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

access your personal information
correct inaccurate information
request deletion of your information
restrict processing
object to processing
request transfer of your data where applicable
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

11. Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyse website usage.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

12. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers for:

payment processing
email communications
online forms
webinar delivery
secure cloud storage

These providers process information only on our behalf and under appropriate contractual safeguards.

13. International Transfers

If your personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact:

Steph Secrets Private Introductions Club

Email: [info@stephsecrets.com]

Website: [www.stephsecrets.com]

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information correctly, please contact us first so that we have the opportunity to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority responsible for data protection.

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Your Consent

By submitting an application or becoming a member of Steph Secrets Private Introductions Club, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your personal information will be collected, used and protected.