Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Northstar Digital LLC (“Sequel”, “we”, “us”) handles personal information when you visit the Sequel website or use the Sequel dating app. Sequel is a dating app for mature adults, and we know that privacy is a large part of what makes meeting people online feel comfortable.

The policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, who may see it and what choices you have. Please read it alongside our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy.

The information we collect depends on how you use Sequel. It may include the following categories:

• Account details that you provide when you register, such as your name, contact details and date of birth.
• Profile content that you choose to share, such as photos, the relationship intention you select and the Little Joys you add to describe what you enjoy.
• Messages and interactions, including conversations with other members, profiles you view and reports you submit.
• Device and usage information, such as device type, operating system, language settings and how you use the service.
• Approximate location, if you choose to enable local discovery so that we can show you people nearby.
• Information used in verification or safety review, where applicable, to help us assess profiles and respond to reports.

You decide how much optional information to add to your profile. Some details are needed to create an account and use core features, and we will indicate which when you register.

How does a dating app handle my personal data?

A dating app uses personal data to run the service, show you relevant profiles, keep the community safe and communicate with you. Sequel uses your information for these purposes and the other uses listed below, and you can control much of what appears on your profile.

In more detail, we may use information to:

• provide, maintain and improve the Sequel website and app;
• suggest compatible profiles based on your intentions, interests and search preferences;
• support profile verification and moderation, including a combination of automated checks and human review;
• detect, investigate and prevent fraud, scams, abuse and other prohibited behavior;
• communicate with you about your account, security, support requests and service updates;
• send you information about Sequel, where you have agreed or where the law permits; and
• meet legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Like most websites, Sequel may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, remember your preferences and understand how the service is used. Some are essential to how the site functions, while others are optional.

Our Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we may use, the role of third parties and how you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

We share personal information only in the situations described below.

• With other members. Your profile content and messages are visible to other members as you choose to share them. Please think carefully about what you add to your profile.
• With service providers. We may share information with companies that help us operate Sequel, such as hosting, support and security services. They may use it only to provide services to us and under contract.
• For legal reasons and safety. We may disclose information where required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, or to protect the safety of members, the public or Sequel.
• In business transfers. If Sequel is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

[Confirm: We do not sell personal information.]

Sequel describes using encryption for data in transit between your device and its servers, along with other technical and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information. These measures are designed to reduce risk.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. You can help protect your account by choosing a strong, unique password, keeping your login details private and contacting us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access. Never share financial details with someone you have met online.

We keep personal information for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy, including providing the service, resolving disputes, preventing fraud and meeting legal obligations.

When information is no longer needed for those purposes, we delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be linked to you. Some information may be kept for longer where the law requires or where it is needed for safety reasons.

Depending on where you live and the law that applies, you may have rights over your personal information. Subject to applicable law, you may be able to:

• ask for access to the personal information we hold about you;
• ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete;
• ask us to delete your information;
• ask us to restrict, or object to, certain uses of your information;
• manage what appears on your profile and adjust your visibility and location settings; and
• opt out of marketing messages at any time using the instructions in the message or by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details below. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on a request.

Sequel is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that a minor has provided information, we will remove it and close the related account. If you believe a minor is using Sequel, please contact us.

Sequel may process and store personal information in countries other than the one where you live. Those countries may have data protection laws that differ from your own.

Where required, we take steps to put appropriate safeguards in place so that your information remains protected when it is transferred or processed internationally.

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and change the “Last updated” date at the top. Where a change is significant, we will communicate it in a suitable way, such as a notice on the website or in the app.

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact Northstar Digital LLC, email [email protected].

You may also wish to read the Sequel Terms & Conditions.