Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

PetMatch ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile application.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, PetMatch is the data controller of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

• Account information: name, email address, password.
• Profile information: photos, biography, pet details (name, breed, age, gender).
• Usage data: how you use the app, including matches, likes, and messages.
• Location data: your device's precise location, collected only with your permission, so we can show you pets nearby. Other users never see your exact coordinates — they see a distance approximated within a randomized 1–2 km radius. Your raw location is stored separately and is never readable by other users.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

• Performance of a contract: to provide the matching and social features of the app.
• Consent: for processing location data.
• Legitimate interests: to improve our app and keep the community safe.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Facilitate matches and communication between users.
• Personalize your experience.
• Improve our services and develop new features.
• Ensure the safety and security of our community.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Other users: information in your public profile is visible to other users.
• Service providers: infrastructure vendors who help us operate the app (cloud hosting, crash diagnostics).
• Legal authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data — you can delete your account directly from the app's Settings screen at any time.
• Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Object to certain types of processing.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide you with our services.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at korayytuncer@gmail.com.