Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Here's how we handle your data.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Believers Dating ("we," "our," or "us") is a service operated by ShommyX Technologies Inc.

Believers Dating is available:

  • As a standalone platform at believersdating.com
  • As an integrated feature within the ShommyX Church platform

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the service. By using Believers Dating, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or dating profile, we collect:

  • Account information: name, email address, password
  • Profile details: gender, age or birth year, denomination, interests, bio
  • Photos: profile images you upload
  • Preferences: match preferences, lifestyle, and relationship goals
  • Optional attributes: education, occupation, ethnicity, location

2.2 Sensitive Information

Some information you provide may be considered sensitive, including:

  • Religious beliefs or denomination
  • Relationship preferences
  • Personal lifestyle details

This information is provided voluntarily and used solely to enable the dating experience.

2.3 Cross-Platform Data

If you join Believers Dating through ShommyX Church or believersdating.com, your account may be linked across both platforms. This means:

  • Your identity and profile may be shared between both systems
  • Your church membership status may be used for verification purposes
  • Your dating profile remains separate from general church activity

2.4 Usage Data

We collect:

  • Profiles viewed
  • Likes and matches
  • Messages sent
  • Interaction patterns

2.5 Device & Log Information

We collect:

  • Device type, browser, OS
  • IP address
  • Activity logs for security and fraud prevention

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your dating profile
  • Match you with compatible users
  • Enable messaging and interactions
  • Improve matching algorithms
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or fake accounts
  • Ensure platform safety and integrity

4. How Your Information Is Shared

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information:

With Other Users

Your profile (photos, bio, preferences) is visible to other members.

With Service Providers

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data. We use third-party providers for:

  • Hosting
  • Email delivery
  • Notifications
  • Analytics

For Safety & Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if necessary to:

  • Comply with law
  • Prevent harm or fraud
  • Enforce our Terms

5. User Safety and Responsibility

Believers Dating is a platform that enables user interaction. You acknowledge that:

  • We do not conduct background checks
  • We do not verify all user identities
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of user profiles

You are responsible for:

  • Your interactions with other users
  • Any meetings or relationships formed

6. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: data retained while account is active
  • Deleted accounts: removed within 30 days
  • Messages: may be retained for moderation and safety purposes
  • Logs: retained for security (up to 365 days)

7. Your Rights

You can:

  • Access your data
  • Update your profile
  • Delete your account
  • Export your data (JSON format)
  • Disable or pause your dating profile

8. Moderation and Reporting

We may review content or accounts when:

  • A user reports inappropriate behavior
  • A safety concern is identified
  • Fraud or abuse is suspected

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or ban accounts
  • Remove content
  • Restrict access

9. Data Security

We use:

  • Encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring systems

However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use:

  • Essential cookies for authentication
  • No advertising cookies

11. Age Restrictions

Believers Dating is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly allow minors.

12. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States or other regions where our infrastructure is located.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Profile Visibility and Verification Status

Believers Dating operates a tiered visibility system designed to promote trust and safety.

There are two categories of users:

  • Verified Church Members: Users who join through the ShommyX Church platform and have an active church affiliation.
  • Non-Verified Users: Users who join directly through believersdating.com without a verified church affiliation.

By default:

  • Verified Church Members can only see other Verified Church Members
  • Non-Verified Users can only see other Non-Verified Users

Verified Church Members may optionally enable a setting to allow their profile to be visible to Non-Verified Users. If this setting is enabled:

  • Your profile becomes visible to Non-Verified Users
  • You will continue to only see Verified Church Members
  • You acknowledge that Non-Verified Users may not have undergone the same level of identity or community verification

This setting is optional and can be disabled at any time. We provide clear warnings before enabling this feature to ensure informed consent.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@believersdating.com
Company: ShommyX Technologies Inc.
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada