Effective date: September 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how SearchingMyLove.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact form data: When you use our Contact page, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide, so we can respond to your enquiry.
- Comments: When you leave a comment on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.
- Usage data: We use Google Analytics (via the Site Kit by Google plugin) to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and general location.
- Cookies: The Site uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising, as described below.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve relevant advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
Advertising
We work with third-party advertising and content-recommendation networks (including MGID/AdsKeeper) to display ads and “recommended for you” content on the Site. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. We do not control these third-party cookies; please refer to each partner’s own privacy policy for more information.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Comments and Akismet
To help protect the Site from spam comments, we use Akismet. When you submit a comment, its data (excluding personal information) may be transmitted to Automattic, the maker of Akismet, for spam analysis. Learn more in the Automattic Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, respond to your messages, moderate comments, understand how the Site is used, and, where applicable, to serve relevant advertising.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and comments for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request that we delete personal data you have submitted, as described in “Your Rights” below.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection law (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to request a copy of your data in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
The Site publishes fictional romance and relationship stories intended for an adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via our Contact page.
This page is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend having it reviewed by a qualified professional to ensure it fully meets your legal obligations.