Last updated: 12 May 2026

This Privacy Policy for LYCHEE BAR ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

• Visit our website at https://lycheebar.org or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Policy
• Register for or use our Matchmaking Services or Consulting Services
• Engage with us in other related ways, including any marketing or events

Our Services consist of two distinct lines:

1. Expert Recommendation (Matchmaking): Analysing compatibility metrics, facilitating curated introductions, and conducting video-based briefings to interpret assessment reports for clients. Delivered through a human-reviewed, AI-assisted process. Your profile is held in a private, encrypted database; no other user can browse, search, or view it without your explicit consent.
2. Consulting: Assessing eligibility, organising administrative case files, and coordinating stakeholder communication through organised meetings. LGBTQ+ marriage and immigration consultation with human expert guidance.

The types of data we collect, the purposes of processing, and the retention periods differ between these services. Where applicable, this Policy indicates which provisions apply to which service line.

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Policy will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Policy.

What personal information do we process? When you use our Services, we process personal information depending on how you interact with us. For Expert Recommendation (Matchmaking), this includes your profile details, preferences, and photographs. For Consulting, this includes identity documents, marital status, and immigration-related information.

Do we process sensitive personal information? Yes. We may process special category data — including sexual orientation, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, and biometric data (facial images for identity verification) — only with your explicit consent and as permitted by GDPR Article 9.

Do we use AI? Yes. Our specialists use AI tools (including models hosted by providers in China, such as DeepSeek) to assist in compatibility analysis and candidate screening. These tools process your data and return results; they do not retain or store your data. Every match is manually reviewed and approved by a human specialist before delivery.

Do we verify identity? Yes. We conduct live video verification to confirm that your appearance matches your submitted photographs or fulfilling your requests on exercising your right to the personal information . If you request changes to your registered name or date of birth, you must present valid identification documents during the video call. We do not record, screenshot, or retain video footage.

Do we use reverse image search? Yes. To prevent fraud and impersonation, we may submit your photographs to public search engines (including but not limited to Google Images and Yandex Images) for reverse image lookup. This is a one-time check at registration. Results are not stored beyond the verification outcome.

Do we collect information from third parties? We may collect information from public databases, marketing partners, and other outside sources.