Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope

Welcome to bmerrells.net. We operate as an informational and affiliate website focused on international dating topics, specifically Asian mail order brides and related dating platforms. We do not operate as a dating service, marriage agency, or matchmaking business. We do not create user accounts, collect registration information, or facilitate direct communication between individuals seeking relationships.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to www.bmerrells.net and describes what information we collect passively through your use of our site, how we use that information, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Because bmerrells.net is an informational website, we collect limited data passively through standard web technologies. We do not ask for or store personal identifying information such as names, email addresses, or payment details directly on our site.

Analytics Data

We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our content. This includes:

• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Geographic location (country and city level)
• Referring website or search engine
• IP address (anonymized or pseudonymized)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and measure site performance:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content
• Marketing cookies: Track clicks on outbound affiliate links to dating platforms

For detailed information about cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Affiliate Tracking Data

When you click on links to dating platforms featured on our site (SakuraDate, NaomiDate, MagnoliaDate, AsiaFlame, ShantiDate), affiliate tracking parameters are included in the URL. This allows those platforms to identify that you came from bmerrells.net. We may receive commission if you subsequently register or make a purchase on those platforms, but we do not receive personally identifiable information about you from these partners.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Site Improvement: Analyzing which pages and topics are most popular helps us create better content for our audience.
2. User Experience: Remembering your theme preference (light or dark mode) and other site settings makes your visits more comfortable.
3. Performance Monitoring: Tracking page load times and technical errors helps us maintain a fast, reliable website.
4. Affiliate Relationships: Tracking clicks to partner dating sites allows us to measure the effectiveness of our recommendations and earn commission that supports our operations.
5. Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not use your data to build individual profiles for targeted advertising.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:

Analytics Providers

We use services such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect and analyze usage data. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity across multiple websites. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google Privacy Policy.

Affiliate Partners

When you click on links to the following dating platforms, you will be redirected to their websites with affiliate tracking parameters:

• SakuraDate (sakuradate.com)
• NaomiDate (naomidate.com)
• MagnoliaDate (magnoliadate.com)
• AsiaFlame (asiaflame.com)
• ShantiDate (shantidate.com)

Once you leave bmerrells.net, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any dating platforms you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website is hosted on secure servers. Hosting providers may have access to server logs containing IP addresses, page requests, and timestamps as part of normal operations and security monitoring.

Your Rights and Contact Information

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can request information about what data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies using browser settings or cookie consent tools on our site.
• Portability: Where applicable, you can request a copy of your data in a structured format.

For visitors in the European Union and European Economic Area, please see our GDPR Compliance Statement for detailed information about your rights under EU data protection law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how we handle information, please contact us:

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant 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 bmerrells.net after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.