Privacy Policy for the “getyourdate” App
Status: May 2026
1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws is:
SMACCo Social Media
Mozartstr. 9/6
69214 Eppelheim
Germany
E-Mail: datenschutz@getyourdate.app
2. General Information on Data Processing
The protection of your personal data is important to us.
We process personal data exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
The use of certain features of the App requires the processing of personal data.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of the following legal grounds:
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Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract and pre-contractual measures)
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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
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Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)
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Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
Legitimate interests may include in particular:
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provision and security of the platform
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prevention of misuse and fraud
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improvement of user experience
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technical stability
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moderation and protection of other users
4. Registration and User Account
When registering and using the App, we may process the following data in particular:
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email address
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username
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first name or freely chosen display name
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date of birth / age information
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gender
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interests
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profile description / bio
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profile pictures and gallery images
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verification status
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location data
Purpose of Processing
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creation and management of user accounts
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provision of App functions
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display of user profiles
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facilitation of shared activities
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communication between users
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security and moderation of the platform
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
5. Location Data
The use of essential App functions requires location access to be enabled.
As the platform is based on local activities, distances, and location-based suggestions, the processing of location data is a core technical component of the App.
Without location access, the App may not function or may only function to a limited extent.
Generally, only an approximate location or the current city is processed and displayed to other users.
Exact GPS coordinates are not publicly displayed.
Purpose of Processing
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displaying activities and users nearby
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calculating distances
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facilitating local activities and suggestions
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providing core platform functions
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and, where technically required, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with device permissions.
Location access can be disabled at any time in the device settings. In this case, the App may become partially or completely unusable.
6. User Content and Activities
We process content created or published by users within the platform.
This includes in particular:
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created activities (“Dates”)
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applications for activities
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participation in activities
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profile content
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uploaded images
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communication content
Purpose of Processing
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technical provision of the platform
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organization and facilitation of activities
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display of profiles and activities
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security and moderation
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
7. Chat and Communication
The App enables communication between users.
The following data may in particular be processed:
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message content
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images or other content
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technical communication data
Communication generally takes place at the users’ own responsibility.
We expressly recommend not sharing sensitive personal data within chats.
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
8. Automatically Collected Technical Data
When using the App, technically necessary data may be processed automatically.
This may include in particular:
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device type
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operating system
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App version
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language settings
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log data
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access timestamps
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technical error logs
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IP address
Purpose of Processing
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technical provision of the App
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error analysis
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system security
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fraud and abuse prevention
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stability and performance
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
9. Push Notifications
The App may send push notifications, particularly regarding:
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new applications
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acceptances or rejections
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messages
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relevant activities
Push notifications can be disabled at any time in the device settings.
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
10. E-Mail Communication
We may send emails in particular:
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for registration verification
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for account security
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for handling support requests
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for communication of important platform-related information
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
11. Hosting and Data Processing Agreements
11.1 Hosting via OnSpace
The technical provision of the App is carried out via the OnSpace platform.
Personal data may be processed as part of the technical operation of the platform.
11.2 Database and Backend via Supabase
For data storage and processing, we use:
Supabase
Supabase Inc.
EU-West (Ireland)
Supabase is used in particular for:
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database management
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authentication
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storage of user content
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technical infrastructure
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) has been concluded with Supabase.
Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 28 GDPR
12. Recipients of Personal Data
Personal data is generally not sold to third parties.
Data is only disclosed:
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where technically necessary for the provision of the platform
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to commissioned processors
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where legally required
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for the enforcement of legal claims
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for the protection of the platform or other users
13. International Data Transfers
If personal data is processed outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, this shall only take place in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Where necessary, transfers are carried out in particular on the basis of:
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an adequacy decision of the European Commission
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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other safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR
14. No Use of Tracking or Analytics Tools
Currently, we do not use:
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tracking tools
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advertising tracking systems
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personalized advertising analytics
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Google Analytics
Should tracking or analytics tools be introduced in the future, users will be informed separately.
15. Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as this is:
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necessary for the provision of the platform
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legally required
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necessary for the assertion or defense of legal claims
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required for legitimate security interests
After deletion of the user account, personal data will generally be deleted unless statutory retention obligations or legitimate interests prevent deletion.
Technical backups may continue to exist temporarily.
16. Rights of Data Subjects
Users have the following rights at any time:
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right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
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right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
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right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
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right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
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right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
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right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
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right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR
To exercise these rights, a message to the following address is sufficient:
17. Right to Lodge a Complaint
Users have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of personal data.
18. Security of Processing
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures pursuant to Art. 32 GDPR to protect personal data against loss, manipulation, unauthorized access, or other unlawful processing.
However, complete security of electronic data transmissions cannot be guaranteed.
19. User Responsibility
Use of the App is at the user’s own responsibility.
In particular:
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sharing personal data is done at the user’s own risk
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meetings between users take place outside our sphere of influence
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we recommend meeting in public places
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sensitive information should only be shared with special caution
20. Minors
The App may only be used by persons aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly process personal data of minors.
21. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy with future effect.
Users will be informed appropriately about material changes.
