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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Who We Are

Modern Dating Code is a brand operated by Modern Dating Code, Donna Ricca. Our website is located at themoderndatingcode.com. For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at support@themoderndatingcode.com.

What Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Email Marketing

By subscribing to our free guide or purchasing a product, you consent to receiving marketing emails from Modern Dating Code. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also request removal from our list at any time by emailing support@themoderndatingcode.com.

We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to manage our email list. Your data is stored on their platform in accordance with their privacy policy and data processing standards.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality on our website.

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that set their own cookies. These tools help us understand aggregate usage patterns and improve our content.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Each of these providers has their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns about how they handle your data.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside New Zealand, including countries in the European Economic Area, the United States, and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, and resolve disputes. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will remove your email address from our active marketing list within a reasonable timeframe, though we may retain purchase records as required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@themoderndatingcode.com. We will respond within 30 days.

New Zealand Privacy Act 2020

This policy is designed to comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. If you have a privacy complaint that we have not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.

Children's Privacy

Our website and products are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including TikTok. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information with them.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:

Modern Dating Code / Modern Dating Code
Email: support@themoderndatingcode.com
Website: themoderndatingcode.com