Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Who we are

DatingScout.ai ("we", "us", "our") operates datingscout.ai — an independent review and comparison site for AI companion platforms. Contact: contact@datingscout.ai

2. What data we collect

• Analytics data — via Google Analytics 4: pages visited, session duration, approximate location (country/city level), device type. No personally identifiable information.
• Cookies — age verification cookie (365 days), cookie consent preference (365 days). See our Cookie Policy for details.
• Contact form / email — if you email us, we store your email address and message content only to respond to your inquiry.

3. What we do NOT collect

• We do not collect names, addresses, payment information or any sensitive personal data.
• We do not create user accounts or require registration.
• We do not sell, rent or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-party services

• Google Analytics 4 — analytics. Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
• Affiliate links — we link to third-party platforms (CrakRevenue network). Clicking these links may set cookies from those platforms. We do not control their data practices.
• Cloudflare — our hosting and CDN provider. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

5. Legal basis (GDPR)

For EU/EEA visitors, we process analytics data under legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to understand site usage and improve content. Cookie consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are set.

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default). Email correspondence is retained for up to 2 years.

7. Your rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@datingscout.ai.

8. Age restriction

This site is intended for adults 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.