Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
GroupUp is responsible for data processing. If you have questions about data protection, please contact us.
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data
We collect and store the following personal data:
- Profile information (name, age, gender, location)
- Email address and phone number
- Profile pictures and photos
- Interests and preferences
- Location data (when using the app)
- Chat messages and communication
- Group and event information
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our services
- Matching groups and events
- Communication between users
- Location-based features
- Ensuring security and fraud prevention
- Fulfilling legal obligations
4. Legal Basis
The processing of your personal data is based on GDPR. The primary legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) as well as the fulfillment of a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).
5. Data Sharing
We do not share your data with third parties, except:
- to other users of the app (as required for functionality)
- to service providers who assist us in providing services
- when required by law
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- Access to your stored data
- Correction of incorrect data
- Deletion of your data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Revocation of your consent
7. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
8. Storage Duration
We only store your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes or as required by legal retention periods.
9. Contact
If you have questions about data protection, please contact us via the app or by email.