This Privacy Policy explains how AmaraDate collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit the website, subscribe to updates or contact us.
Last updated: July 20, 2026
Who we are
AmaraDate is an independent editorial website covering international dating, cross-cultural relationships, online dating and personal safety. It is not a dating agency or matchmaking service. You can contact AmaraDate through the contact page.
Information we collect
Newsletter subscriptions
When you subscribe, the newsletter service uses your email address and information needed to process and protect the subscription. This may include technical request information such as your IP address, browser headers and the page used to subscribe. You can unsubscribe through the link included in newsletter emails.
Contact forms
When you contact AmaraDate, we may receive the information you submit, such as your name, email address and message, together with technical information used to reduce spam and abuse. Form responses may be stored in the website database and sent by email to the site administrator.
Comments
If comments are available and you leave one, the site may collect the information entered in the comment form, your IP address and browser information for moderation, security and spam prevention.
Technical and usage information
The website, hosting provider and connected WordPress or Jetpack services may process information such as IP address, device and browser details, referring page, pages visited, approximate country, timestamps and security events. The exact information depends on the features active at the time.
How we use information
- To operate, secure and maintain the website.
- To provide newsletter subscriptions requested by readers.
- To respond to enquiries, feedback and correction requests.
- To prevent spam, fraud, abuse and security threats.
- To understand basic website performance and improve content.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect legitimate rights.
Where applicable, processing may be based on your consent, the steps needed to provide a service you requested, legitimate interests in operating and protecting the website, or a legal obligation. You may withdraw newsletter consent at any time by unsubscribing.
Service providers
AmaraDate uses third-party services to host and operate the website and to provide WordPress, Jetpack, newsletter, form, security and email functions. These providers may process information on our behalf under their own privacy terms and security arrangements. Some processing may occur in countries other than your own, with safeguards used where required by applicable law.
Advertising and affiliate links
AmaraDate does not currently state that advertising or affiliate tracking is active. This policy and any cookie information will be updated before non-essential advertising or affiliate technologies are introduced.
Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use technologies needed for security, site operation and newsletter preferences. Jetpack subscription features may use a functional cookie to remember subscription choices. Non-essential analytics, personalisation or advertising technologies should be accompanied by appropriate information and consent controls where required.
How long information is kept
Newsletter information is generally kept until you unsubscribe or the subscription is otherwise removed. Contact messages and related correspondence are kept only as long as reasonably needed to respond, maintain appropriate records, handle disputes or protect the website. Security and technical records are retained according to operational needs and provider settings.
Your choices and rights
Depending on the law that applies to you, you may have rights to request access to personal information, ask for inaccurate information to be corrected, request deletion, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, or withdraw consent. To make a request, use the contact page. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
You may also have the right to complain to the data-protection authority in your country. Where United Kingdom data-protection law applies, information about complaints is available from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Children
AmaraDate is intended for adults. The website is not designed to collect personal information from children, and dating-related guidance should not be treated as a service for anyone under 18.
External links
Articles may link to government agencies, dating services and other external websites. AmaraDate does not control how those websites collect or use information, so you should review their privacy information separately.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when website features, service providers or legal requirements change. The latest version and revision date will be published on this page.