🔐 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25/05/2025

Welcome to Findyourbuddy.xyz (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Greek and EU data protection laws.


Who We Are

Findyourbuddy.xyz is a platform that helps individuals find compatible roommates through profile creation and personal matching.
📧 Contact email: findyourbuddyinfo@gmail.com


What Data We Collect

When you use our services or register for an account, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Age, gender, budget, location preferences, lifestyle preferences
  • Images: Profile photos or images you choose to upload
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, time zone

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you (e.g. medical or religious information in profile fields, which we strongly discourage including).


Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your user account
  • To display your profile to other users in order to match roommates
  • To personalize your experience on the platform
  • To communicate with you about your account or support requests
  • To improve our services and protect against misuse or fraud

Legal Basis for Processing

According to the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Consent: When you sign up and upload content
  • Contractual necessity: To provide you with our services
  • Legitimate interest: To improve platform safety and usability

Who Has Access to Your Data

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Other users (only public profile data you choose to share)
  • Our internal team for support or moderation
  • Hosting and IT providers (under strict data protection agreements)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.


How Long We Keep Your Data

We store your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, unless required by law to retain it for longer (e.g. for legal or security purposes).


Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • ✅ Right to access your data
  • ✅ Right to correct or update your information
  • ✅ Right to delete your account and data
  • ✅ Right to withdraw your consent at any time
  • ✅ Right to data portability
  • ✅ Right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: findyourbuddyinfo@gmail.com


Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures such as:

  • Encrypted passwords
  • SSL-secured connections (HTTPS)
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

Despite our efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials safe.


International Transfers

We primarily store your data on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we ever transfer data outside the EEA, it will be protected under appropriate legal safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.


Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies on our site. For more information, see our Cookies Policy.


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.


Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 findyourbuddyinfo@gmail.com