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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 25 June 2026
This policy explains what personal data DateSpots collects, why, and the rights you have over it under the GDPR.
Who we are
DateSpots Coöperatie U.A., based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is the controller of your personal data. Our full registered details are in the Imprint. Contact: privacy@datespots.net.
What we collect
Account information (email, and a phone number used to verify reviewers); the content you post (reviews, photos, saves, plans); device and usage data; and approximate location to show you nearby places.
How we use it
To run and secure the service, verify that reviews come from real visits, personalise your city and recommendations, keep the community safe, and — only with your consent — measure what’s working.
Legal bases (GDPR Art. 6)
Performance of our contract with you (your account and its features); our legitimate interests (safety, fraud prevention, improving the product); legal obligations; and your consent (analytics and any marketing).
Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with processors that run parts of the service for us (hosting, email, SMS, error monitoring) under data-processing agreements, and where required by law.
Retention
We keep account data while your account is active. Public reviews may remain as community content per the Terms of Use after you leave, unless you ask us to remove them. Audit and legal records are kept as long as required.
Your rights
You can access, correct, erase, export, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, and withdraw consent at any time. Use Settings → Privacy, or email privacy@datespots.net. You can also complain to the Dutch DPA (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
International transfers
Where a processor is outside the EEA, we rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision to protect your data.
Cookies
We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Non-essential cookies fire only with your consent.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: privacy@datespots.net.