Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we ("Sparkdate", an early-stage pre‑incorporation project) process personal data when you visit this website and when you interact with us (e.g. by joining the waitlist). We aim to collect and process only the minimum data necessary.
1. Controller / Contact
Controller (Art. 4(7) GDPR):
Sparkdate – Founders: Mircea-Ilie Ploscaru & Grigor Zafirov
Address: Ganghoferstr. 3, 60320 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Email: hello@sparkdate.love
Phone: +49 151 65913517 (please use email for privacy requests where possible)
2. Overview of Data We Process
- Technical access data (server logs)
- Waitlist subscription data (email address, unsubscribe token, timestamps)
- Voluntary communication data (contents of inquiries)
- Minimal cookies / local storage only if strictly necessary
3. Details by Processing Activity
3.1 Website access (server logs)
Data: IP address, date/time, URL, referrer, user-agent, HTTP status, bytes transferred.
Purpose: Technical delivery, stability, security.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
Retention: 14–30 days then deletion/anonymisation.
3.2 Waitlist / launch notifications
Data: Email, opt‑in time, token, minimal metadata.
Purpose: Updates & curated invitations.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Retention: Until unsubscribe or purpose ends.
3.3 Direct communication
Data: Email content & address.
Purpose: Handling inquiries.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest) / 6(1)(b) pre‑contractual.
Retention: Until resolved (regular clean‑up).
4. Analytics / Tracking
We do not use third‑party analytics or advertising trackers at present. Changes will be announced and consent obtained where required.
6. Recipients / Processors
Access limited to founders and EU/EEA (or adequately safeguarded) infrastructure providers under data processing terms. Disclosure to authorities only if legally required.
7. Third-Country Transfers
We prefer EU/EEA processing. If external services become necessary, appropriate safeguards (e.g. SCCs) will be implemented; currently none beyond normal internet transit.
8. Retention & Deletion
Data retained only for stated purposes then deleted or anonymised, subject to statutory duties. Earlier deletion available where lawful bases permit.
9. Security
Measures include HTTPS, minimal collection, access restriction and periodic review. No method offers absolute security.
10. Your Rights
- Access, Rectification, Erasure
- Restriction, Portability
- Objection (legitimate interests)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Complain to a supervisory authority
Send requests to hello@sparkdate.love; identity verification may be required.
11. Automated Decision-Making
No automated decisions or profiling producing legal effects.
12. Summary of Legal Bases
- Consent – Art. 6(1)(a) (waitlist emails)
- Legitimate interests – Art. 6(1)(f) (security logs, inquiries)
- Pre‑contractual steps – Art. 6(1)(b)
13. Updates
We update this policy when processing changes or legal requirements evolve. The date at the top shows the latest revision.
14. Unsubscribe
Each email contains an unsubscribe link; or email us with subject "Unsubscribe" from the registered address.
15. Questions
Questions? Contact hello@sparkdate.love.