Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

What Information Does membrana.us Collect?

Membrana.us is an informational website providing reviews and guidance about Slavic dating platforms. We collect minimal personal data to operate our site effectively while respecting your privacy rights.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit membrana.us, we automatically collect certain technical information through standard web technologies:

  • Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, and general geographic location (country/city level only).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences (such as dark mode selection), analyze site traffic, and track affiliate link clicks. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.
  • IP Addresses: Your IP address is temporarily logged for security purposes and to provide geographic analytics data. IP addresses are anonymized and not stored long-term.
  • Affiliate Tracking: When you click links to dating platforms we review, we track these clicks through affiliate parameters (utm_netw=membrana.us) to measure referral performance and earn commissions from partner platforms.

Information We Do Not Collect

Membrana.us does not collect, store, or process:

  • Names, email addresses, or contact information (we have no registration system or contact forms)
  • Payment or financial information
  • Social security numbers or government IDs
  • Dating profile information or romantic preferences
  • Communication content or messages

Because we are an informational review site and not a dating platform or marriage broker, we do not facilitate introductions, collect personal dating profiles, or handle sensitive relationship data.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable US data protection laws, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds:

Legitimate Interest

We process analytics and usage data based on our legitimate interest in operating an effective informational website, improving user experience, and measuring content performance. We have balanced these interests against your privacy rights and determined that minimal anonymous analytics collection is necessary and proportionate.

Consent

For non-essential cookies (marketing, personalization, detailed analytics), we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference controls.

Legal Compliance

We process certain data to comply with legal obligations, including:

  • FTC Compliance: The Federal Trade Commission requires clear disclosure of affiliate relationships and material connections between reviewers and companies. We track affiliate link clicks to ensure accurate disclosure compliance.
  • IMBRA Alignment: While membrana.us is not an international marriage broker subject to the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA), we maintain records demonstrating our status as an informational review site rather than a broker. For more information, see our IMBRA Disclosure.
  • Security Requirements: We log IP addresses temporarily to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats to our website.

How We Use Your Information

Membrana.us uses collected data exclusively for the following purposes:

Site Operation and Improvement

  • Delivering website content and functionality
  • Remembering your preferences (theme selection, cookie consent)
  • Analyzing which content is most valuable to visitors
  • Identifying technical issues and improving site performance
  • Understanding audience demographics to create relevant content

Affiliate Partnership Management

  • Tracking referrals to dating platforms we review
  • Measuring which reviews and recommendations drive visitor engagement
  • Receiving commission payments from partner platforms when visitors sign up
  • Ensuring compliance with FTC endorsement disclosure requirements

Legal Compliance and Safety

  • Protecting against fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Complying with legal process and government requests when required by law
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service
  • Detecting and preventing security incidents

We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use your data for any purposes beyond those described in this policy.

Data Storage and Security

Where We Store Your Data

Membrana.us uses industry-standard hosting and analytics services to store minimal data collected from our website:

  • Web Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with enterprise-grade physical and digital security measures.
  • Analytics Services: Anonymous usage data is processed by third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) with data centers in the United States and European Union.
  • Cookie Storage: Preference cookies are stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers beyond the initial preference selection.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to and from membrana.us is encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS) protocols.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to server infrastructure and analytics accounts, with strict authentication requirements.
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate our informational review site.
  • Anonymization: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated wherever possible to prevent identification of individual visitors.
  • Regular Audits: We periodically review our data practices and security measures to ensure ongoing compliance and protection.

Data Retention

We retain data for the minimum period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized.
  • Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then deleted.
  • Cookie Data: Stored in your browser according to the expiration periods set for each cookie type (typically 6-12 months), or until you clear your browser cookies.

Third-Party Services and Links

External Links to Dating Platforms

Membrana.us contains links to third-party dating platforms we review, including SofiaDate, AmorPulse, DateMpire, MySpecialDates, and LoveForHeart. When you click these affiliate links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, or security measures of third-party dating sites. Before creating accounts or providing personal information on any dating platform, carefully review their privacy policies and terms of service.

We earn referral commissions when visitors sign up through our affiliate links. This financial relationship is disclosed transparently in our Affiliate Disclosure and does not influence our honest review methodology.

Third-Party Service Providers We Use

We work with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf:

  • Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics help us understand website traffic and user behavior. These providers have their own privacy policies governing data use.
  • Hosting Providers: Our web hosting company stores website files and temporary server logs with enterprise security standards.
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): CDN services may cache website content to improve loading speed for visitors worldwide.

All third-party service providers are contractually required to protect data according to applicable privacy laws and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

No Data Sharing for Marketing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any personal information with third parties for their promotional or marketing purposes. The only data sharing that occurs is:

  • With service providers necessary to operate our website (hosting, analytics)
  • When legally required by valid government requests or court orders
  • Aggregate, anonymized data that cannot identify individual visitors

Your Privacy Rights

Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (though we collect minimal identifiable data).
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
  • Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time without affecting prior processing.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your national data protection authority if you believe we have violated GDPR.

For more information about GDPR compliance at membrana.us, see our GDPR Compliance Statement.

Rights Under US Privacy Laws

US residents may have additional privacy rights under state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and similar legislation:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (though we do not sell data).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise privacy rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.

How to Exercise Your Rights

Because membrana.us collects minimal personal data (primarily anonymous analytics), most privacy rights requests can be addressed through simple browser actions:

  • Delete Cookies: Clear your browser cookies to remove stored preferences and tracking data.
  • Opt Out of Analytics: Use browser privacy settings, install ad blockers, or enable "Do Not Track" signals.
  • Manage Cookie Consent: Use our cookie preference controls to adjust which cookie categories you allow.

For formal privacy rights requests or questions about our data practices, contact us through our Contact page. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Membrana.us is not intended for children under the age of 18. Our content focuses on adult international dating services and marriage information appropriate only for adults of legal age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately through our Contact page so we can delete such information.

The dating platforms we review also have age restrictions (typically 18+) and implement their own age verification measures. We strongly recommend that parents use parental control software to prevent minors from accessing adult dating content.

International Data Transfers

Membrana.us operates primarily for a United States audience, but visitors may access our site from anywhere in the world. If you visit from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and service providers are located.

The United States may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. However, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected according to this privacy policy regardless of where it is processed.

For EU/EEA visitors, data transfers to the United States are conducted in compliance with GDPR requirements through appropriate transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses when working with service providers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data. Continued use of membrana.us after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For significant changes that materially affect data collection or user rights, we may provide additional notice through a prominent announcement on our website.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days as required by applicable data protection laws.

Additional Legal Resources

For more information about our legal policies and compliance practices, please review these related pages: