Data Protection Policy
Our comprehensive commitment to safeguarding your personal information
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
🌟Our Commitment to Data Protection
At Andmeet, we believe that protecting your personal data is both an ethical responsibility and a core part of our service. This Data Protection Policy outlines our comprehensive approach to safeguarding the information you entrust to us, going beyond legal compliance to demonstrate our genuine care for your digital wellbeing.
Our Data Protection Principles
Data Minimization
We collect only what is necessary. No excessive data collection. No hidden tracking.
Purpose Limitation
Every piece of information serves a clear, specific purpose related to helping you connect.
Transparency
Clear, straightforward communication about how your data is handled.
Integrity & Confidentiality
Robust security measures appropriate to your information's sensitivity.
Our Specific Data Protection Measures
🛠️A. Technical Security
Encryption
Strong encryption (TLS/SSL) for all transmitted data
Secure Storage
Passwords hashed using industry-standard algorithms
Regular Updates
Latest security patches and system updates
Infrastructure Security
Reputable cloud providers with security certifications
🏢B. Organizational Protections
C. Data Lifecycle Management
Collection & Creation
- •Data collected directly from you
- •Clear indication of required vs optional
- •You control your profile information
Storage & Retention
- •Account Data: While active
- •Event Data: 12 months after completion
- •Chat Data: Deleted after event
- •Inactive Accounts: Deactivated after 12 months
Deletion & Destruction
- •Personal data removed from active systems
- •Backups securely overwritten
- •Secure deletion methods used
Your Data Protection Rights
Right to Access
Request your personal information
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict
Limit how we use your data
Right to Portability
Get your data in readable format
Right to Object
Object to certain processing
Right to Withdraw
Withdraw consent anytime
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@andmeet.net
Special Considerations
🎭Event Participation
- • Event organizers receive necessary information only
- • We encourage respectful, consent-based interactions
- • Respect privacy boundaries at all times
📸Photos and Media
- • No photos or videos during meetings without consent
- • Request removal of photos containing your image
- • Guidance provided to organizers about media practices
Built-in Data Protection Features
Default Privacy Settings
Most privacy-protective settings by default
Automatic Chat Expiry
Chats deleted automatically after 7 days
Limited Data Collection
No unnecessary tracking or analytics
Regular Privacy Reviews
Ongoing compliance and improvement checks
🚨 Incident Management
Prompt Assessment
Immediate investigation of any potential incident
Transparent Communication
Notification if a breach affects your data
Remediation
Immediate steps to contain and address breaches
Continuous Learning
Using incidents to strengthen protections
Our Data Protection Promise
Contact Our Data Protection Team
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights:
Subject Line: Data Protection Inquiry
We aim to respond to all inquiries within a few weeks based on available resources.
A Final Word
Andmeet exists to create meaningful human connections in a digital age. We understand that trust is the foundation of these connections, and we take our responsibility to protect your data seriously.
Our data protection practices are designed not just to comply with laws, but to demonstrate our respect for you as a member of our community.
Thank you for trusting us with your information. We will continue working every day to be worthy of that trust.
With respect,
The Andmeet Team