Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Kaffeeklatsch (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you use our website, mobile app, and related services (together, the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Services.
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email, phone number, profile details, and any other information you add to your account.
- Form Submissions: Details you submit through contact forms, focus group sign-ups, partnership forms, or surveys.
- User Content: Photos, messages, and other content you create or share through the app.
- Demographic Information: Age or age range, city, ZIP code, state, and availability for events.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages or screens viewed, features used, and time spent on the Services.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Basic analytics cookies to improve performance and understand usage patterns.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial, medical, biometric) unless you voluntarily provide it and it’s necessary for the purpose of the Services.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Services
- Personalize your experience in the app
- Facilitate matches and introductions between users based on your preferences
- Communicate with you about updates, events, opportunities, and focus groups (if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Monitor and protect the security of our Services
- Comply with legal obligations
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3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide the Services you’ve requested.
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services, provided your rights do not override these interests.
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4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication tools).
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights.
- With Your Consent: In any other way you consent to at the time of sharing.
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5. Your Privacy Choices
You may:
- Access, update, or delete your account information at any time
- Opt out of marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in any message
- Request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@kaffeeklatsch.app
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6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
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7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.
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8. Age Restrictions
The Services are intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
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9. International Data Transfers
If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may be different from those in your country.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will post the new version here with the date it takes effect.
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11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Email: privacy@kaffeeklatsch.app