Cookies & Privacy Policy (GDPR)
Last updated: February 2026
1. Your Privacy Matters
Matchifier is built to help couples choose what to watch, not to sell or exploit personal data. We only collect the minimum information needed to provide our service and improve recommendations. We never sell your data and never share it with third parties for advertising. If you are based in the European Union, this page explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Data We Collect (And Why)
Account Information
- Email address (used for account access and pairing)
- Account ID (technical identifier)
Purpose: authentication, pairing couples, account management.
Movie Preferences & Activity
- Favorite movies you select
- Movies you add to your watchlist
- Movies you mark as watched
- Ratings and feedback (1 to 5 stars, questions after watching)
Purpose: improve couple recommendations and personalize results.
Partner Pairing
Your pairing status with another account (linked internally).
Purpose: to generate shared recommendations for couples.
Usage Data (Minimal)
App interactions related to recommendations (for example, generations used).
Purpose: credit limits, rewards, and service improvements.
3. What We Do NOT Collect
- Your real name
- Your physical address
- Your phone number
- Your payment card details (handled securely by payment providers)
- Sensitive personal data
- Browsing behavior outside Matchifier
4. Cookies Usage
Matchifier uses essential cookies only, unless stated otherwise.
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the app to function:
- Authentication (keeping you logged in)
- Security
- Session management
Without these cookies, Matchifier cannot work properly.
These cookies do not require consent under GDPR, as they are strictly necessary.
Analytics Cookies
If analytics are enabled in the future, they will be:
- Privacy-friendly
- Used only to understand general usage (not individuals)
- Never used for advertising
If enabled, users will be asked for consent.
5. Payments & Third Parties
Payments (VIP subscriptions) are processed by trusted third-party providers (for example, Stripe or PayPal).
- Matchifier does not store payment details
- Payment providers process data under their own GDPR-compliant policies
6. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as your account is active.
If you delete your account:
- Your personal data is permanently removed or anonymized
- Your movie ratings and preferences are deleted
- Some anonymized data may be kept for statistical purposes only
7. Your GDPR Rights (EU Users)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
You can exercise most of these rights directly inside your account. For anything else, contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We use:
- Secure connections (HTTPS)
- Encrypted storage where applicable
- Industry-standard security practices
While no online service is 100% risk-free, protecting your data is a top priority.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy if the service evolves or legal requirements change. Significant changes will be clearly communicated in the app.
10. Contact
If you have questions about privacy, cookies, or your data, contact us at [email protected].