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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information Local Mate Finder collects, how we use it, and the choices available to you, including specific rights for California residents.

Last updated: January 2, 2025. This policy applies to localmatefinder.com and the services operated by Local Mate Finder.

Who We Are

Local Mate Finder ("Local Mate Finder," "we," "us," or "our") operates localmatefinder.com and related services that connect Portland-area residents with neighborhood groups and community events. Our mailing address is 815 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97204.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Information you provide directly: your name, email address, general neighborhood or location, interests, and any message you send us through a contact form.
  • Information collected automatically: basic technical information such as browser type, device type, general location inferred from IP address, and pages visited, collected through standard server logs and cookies.
  • Information from group activity: event RSVPs, group membership, and messages sent within a Local Mate Finder group.

We do not knowingly collect Social Security numbers, financial account information, or government identification numbers.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Match you with a neighborhood group and relevant interest-based groups.
  • Operate and maintain the community events calendar and group messaging features.
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • Send occasional updates about your group, such as new events or new members, if you've opted in to receive them.
  • Maintain the security of our site and prevent misuse of our services.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use a small number of cookies for basic site functionality, such as remembering that you've acknowledged our cookie notice. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not run third-party ad tracking on localmatefinder.com. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended if you do.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:

  • With neighborhood group organizers, so they can coordinate meetups and events for the group you've joined.
  • With service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting and email delivery, under agreements that limit their use of your information.
  • If required to do so by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena or court order.
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will notify affected users.

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended, gives you specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it has been used and shared.
  • Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Local Mate Finder does not sell personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of at this time.
  • Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. We will verify your request using the information associated with your account or contact submission before responding.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your profile remains active, plus a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain accurate records. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we collect, including limiting access to personal information to staff who need it to do their jobs. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Local Mate Finder is intended for users age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date. Continued use of localmatefinder.com after a change becomes effective means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise a privacy right described above, contact us at: