Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st September 2014
Last Updated: 21st June 2021
Welcome to The Jolly Dollies, a social network for Widows, created to support widows in finding community, understanding, and connection. Your privacy and trust are at the heart of what we do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, app, and services (collectively, the “Platform”).
The Jolly Dollies – A Social Network for Widows. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and respect.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
contact@thejollydollies.com
We collect information to provide a safe, supportive, and personalized experience. This may include:
Account Information: Name, email address, home address and mobile number, all for the use of either communicating with the admin team or with any other members within our community.
Profile Information: Photos, biography, and interests.
Community Interactions: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you share.
Support Communications: When you contact our support team or participate in surveys.
Because this platform serves widows, we may collect sensitive information supplied by you as the member such as bereavement-related topics. We collect this information only with your explicit consent and handle it with special care.
We use your information to:
Provide and personalize the Platform experience.
Connect you with relevant groups, discussions, and other members.
Ensure the safety and moderation of the community.
Communicate updates, support messages, or service notifications.
Improve our services through analytics and feedback.
We do not sell your personal information.
We only share your information when necessary:
With Other Users (members): Information you choose to make public (e.g., your profile or posts).
With Service Providers: Companies that help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, moderation).
For Legal Reasons: When required by law, or to protect your safety or the safety of others.
We do not share your data with advertisers or third parties for profit.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access or correct your data.
Request data deletion.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
You can manage your privacy settings anytime by contacting us at contact@thejollydollies.com
We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you delete your account, we remove your personal data by the end of your subscription, except where retention is legally required or for community safety reasons.
We use encryption, access controls, and secure servers to protect your data. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security, so we encourage you to share information thoughtfully.
Our Platform is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
If you use our Platform from outside [UK], your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries with different data protection laws. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable legal safeguards.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted here with the new “Effective Date.”
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please contact:
The Jolly Dollies
contact@thejollydollies.com
Your trust matters deeply to us. We are honoured to provide a safe and compassionate space for widows, and we take every measure to protect your privacy and dignity
