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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 18, 2026
At TravelDate, we take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information.
1. Data collected
1.1 Account information
When you sign up, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
- First name
- Date of birth
- Gender
1.2 Profile information
To enhance your experience, you may provide:
- Profile photos
- Biography
- City and country of residence
- Languages spoken
- Preferred travel style
- Desired destinations
- Countries visited
1.3 Usage data
We automatically collect:
- Interactions with the application (likes, messages)
- Date and time of last login
- Device type and operating system
2. Use of data
Your data is used to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile to other users
- Suggest profiles matching your criteria
- Enable communication between matched users
- Send notifications (matches, messages)
- Improve our services
- Ensure the security of the platform
3. Data sharing
We never sell your personal data. Your information may be shared with:
- Other users: Your public profile (first name, photos, bio, etc.) is visible to other members
- Technical providers: Hosting (Railway), storage (AWS S3), push notifications (Expo)
- Authorities: If required by law
4. Storage and security
Your data is:
- Stored on secure servers in Europe
- Encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Protected by technical and organizational security measures
- Accessible only to authorized personnel
5. Data retention
Your data is retained as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:
- Your personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Some anonymized data may be retained for statistical purposes
- Sent messages remain visible to recipients
6. Your rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Obtain a copy of your data
- Rectification: Modify your information from the application
- Deletion: Delete your account and your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a standard format
- Objection: Object to certain processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@estalella.ch
7. Cookies and similar technologies
The mobile application does not use cookies. We use the device's local storage to:
- Maintain your login session
- Save your preferences
8. Minors
TravelDate is reserved for people aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes
We may modify this policy at any time. In the event of a significant change, you will be notified via the application or by email.
10. Contact
For any questions regarding this policy: