Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27/11/2025

Mean It Club (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a dating events service based in the United Kingdom.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or apply for membership.

We take privacy seriously, behave like adults, and only use your information for the purposes you’d reasonably expect.

1. Who We Are

Mean It Club
London, United Kingdom
Email: [your contact email]

We are the “data controller” under the UK GDPR.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you apply, sign up, or attend an event:

Information you provide directly

Name
Age
Gender
Height
Photos
Relationship status
Occupation
Education
Location (approximate area of London)
Lifestyle information (drinking/smoking)
Personal preferences
Questionnaire answers
Contact details (email, optional phone number)

Website & technical information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
(This comes via Wix’s built-in analytics.)

Payment information

Handled securely by third-party payment providers (Stripe/PayPal/Wix Payments).
We never store full card details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Review and process membership applications
Assess whether you are a suitable fit for small-group events
Contact you about invitations, updates, and confirmations
Manage payments for events
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Maintain security and fraud prevention
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. Ever.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent — when you submit an application form
Contract — when we invite you to an event and you purchase a ticket
Legitimate Interests — matching participants, running events, preventing fraud
Legal Obligation — financial record-keeping as required by UK law

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Who We Share Your Information With

We only share your data with:

Wix (website hosting + database)
Tally.so (form handling)
Stripe/PayPal/Wix Payments (payment processing)
Email providers (to send confirmations and updates)

We do not share your information with:

other members
other participants
third-party advertising companies
external marketers

Your profile details are never shown publicly.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

Questionnaire data: up to 12 months after application
Event attendance records: 6 years (required for accounting)
Email correspondence: up to 2 years
Payment data: handled according to payment provider policies

If your application is unsuccessful, we may keep your answers for up to 6 months for admin and audit purposes.

You can request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[your email]

8. Data Security

We use:

Secure servers
Encrypted connections (SSL)
Restricted access controls
Security tools provided by Wix/Tally/Stripe

However, no platform is 100% secure.
We take reasonable steps to protect your data and use reputable service providers.

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies for:

functionality
analytics
performance
security

You can manage cookie settings via your browser or our cookie banner (if enabled).

10. International Data Transfers

Wix, Tally, and Stripe may store data outside the UK (e.g., EU, USA).
They all use lawful transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) that comply with UK GDPR.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the latest version.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy concerns or GDPR requests:
[your email]
London, United Kingdom