Privacy Policy — Countryside Cupid

Last Updated: January 2026

Countryside Cupid (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, matchmaking services, and attend our events.

  1. Information We Collect
    1.1 Personal Information Provided by You

When you sign up, register for events, or participate in matchmaking, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Date of birth

Gender and gender preference

Location

Photos (optional or required depending on service)

Profile details about interests, lifestyle, and relationship preferences

Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store credit card numbers)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

IP address

Device and browser information

Cookies and usage data

Log files for analytics and security

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide matchmaking services

Match you with compatible participants

Manage event registration and attendance

Communicate event updates or service announcements

Process payments

Enhance and personalize your experience

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal obligations

  1. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

Other participants, only as necessary for matchmaking (e.g., limited profile details)

Event attendees, when opting in for contact-sharing features

Service providers, such as payment processors, email systems, or analytics tools

Authorities, if required by law, regulation, or legal process

We do not sell your personal data.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (Required for GDPR Compliance)

We process your data on the following bases:

Consent (e.g., joining matchmaking, submitting a profile)

Performance of a contract (providing services you signed up for)

Legitimate interest (ensuring safe events and improving services)

Legal obligations

  1. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services

Meet legal and accounting requirements

Resolve disputes

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

  1. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:

Encrypted data storage

Limited access to personal information

Secure communication protocols (HTTPS)

However, no transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Improve website functionality

Analyze usage

Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect functionality.

  1. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your data

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

Withdraw consent at any time

Request data portability

Object to or restrict processing

File a complaint with the Icelandic Data Protection Authority (Persónuvernd)

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert email].

  1. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to systems located in the EEA or other jurisdictions with adequate data protections. We use GDPR-compliant safeguards where necessary.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to your privacy, contact:
Countryside Cupid
Email: info@icelandweddingplanner.com