Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

At Asian Brides, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in clear, plain language as required by GDPR Article 12.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with better services and relevant dating platform recommendations. The types of data we collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Name and email address when you use our contact form
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
Preferences: Your dating preferences and interests when voluntarily shared

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
Referral Data: How you arrived at our website (search engine, direct link, etc.)

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on legitimate interests (providing and improving our services), your consent (for marketing communications), and legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our site is used. Under GDPR, consent must be freely given, specific, and unambiguously affirmed.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (no consent needed)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like theme preference (dark/light mode)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns to improve our content
Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals to our partner dating platforms when you click affiliate links

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. For detailed cookie management, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Consent Matters

We do not use pre-selected opt-in checkboxes. Any consent for non-essential cookies is obtained through clear, affirmative action on your part.

Third-Party Services and Affiliates

Our website contains affiliate links to dating platforms. As required by FTC guidelines and EU consumer law, we disclose that we may earn commissions when you sign up through our links at no extra cost to you.

Third-Party Services We Use

Dating Platform Partners: SakuraDate, NaomiDate, MagnoliaDate, AsiaFlame, and ShantiDate
Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand website traffic and user behavior
Hosting Services: Infrastructure providers that store and serve our website

When you click affiliate links, you leave our site and become subject to the privacy policies of those third-party platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy practices before sharing personal information.

For complete details about our affiliate relationships, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.

Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. We honor these rights for all users, regardless of jurisdiction.

Your Privacy Rights Include:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke any previously given consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you additionally have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

Data Retention Practices

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Retention Periods

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years from submission date
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type, typically 30 days to 1 year
Email Communications: Retained for 3 years or until unsubscribe

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized. We may retain certain information longer if required by law or to resolve disputes.

Contact Us About Privacy Concerns

Data Protection Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or to exercise your rights:

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: Within 30 days

Contact Form

Chicago Wedding Minister
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.