1. Members and Visitors of Autism Date

What information does Autism Date collect?

When you register, we ask for personal information such as your name, email address, gender, date of birth, and place of residence. Providing additional information is optional. You can change your information at any time via your profile page. We also automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address and email address.

What if I am under 18 years old?

Autism Date is only accessible to people aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information about minors. If we discover that someone under the age of 18 has created an account, the account will be immediately deleted.

Does Autism Date collect information about me if I am not a member and only visit the website?

No, we do not collect personal information from visitors who do not have an account. We only place session ID cookies for functional purposes. More information about this can be found under "What does Autism Date do with the collected information?".

What does Autism Date do with the collected information?

Autism Date allows users to easily connect with others. Please note that anything you post may be visible to other users. Be cautious when sharing sensitive information such as your email address, phone number, address, credit card details, or Social Security number.

2. Friends and Other Autism Date Users

What information on Autism Date is visible to other users?

The information you post on your profile is visible to other users, depending on your privacy settings. You can manage your visibility through the settings.

What am I allowed to do with information from others?

You can use this information to socialize and make new friends. However, it is not permitted to use this information for commercial purposes, spamming, or illegal activities.

What information does Autism Date collect about my friends and contacts?

You can invite friends to join Autism Date. Their contact details will only be used for sending invitations. This information is not sold or used for other purposes.

3. Third Parties

Does Autism Date sell information to third parties?

Absolutely not. Autism Date does not sell or rent personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Does Autism Date provide information to other parties?

We may share aggregated information that cannot be traced back to individual users with third parties for analytical purposes. We may also share personal data with government agencies when required by law.

4. Data Storage

Where is my personal information stored?

Autism Date stores data in Germany, in accordance with German data protection laws.

5. Security

How does Autism Date protect my personal data?

Autism Date takes appropriate security measures to prevent loss, theft, and unauthorized access to your personal data. Despite our efforts, we cannot fully guarantee security, so we recommend that you secure your own devices properly.

How can I keep my information secure?

Never share your password with others and change it regularly through "Settings".

6. Your Rights

How can I change my profile?

You can change your profile at any time by logging in and going to your profile page. This includes updating your email address, profile information, photos, location, and password.

Can I deactivate or delete my account?

You can deactivate or delete your account by sending an email to info@autismdate.com or by logging in and going to "Settings". We retain your data to prevent abuse.

What happens if I am inactive on Autism Date for a long time?

Accounts that are inactive for more than 3 months may be deleted. Accounts that are not confirmed within 30 days of registration will also be automatically deleted.