Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What is Mates&Dates?

Mates&Dates is a multiplayer party game available at matesndates.club. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we handle it.

What data we collect

We collect the following when you create an account:

  • Email address — for account creation, login, and transactional emails
  • Payment information — processed securely by Stripe. We never store your card details

Why we collect it

  • Account management and authentication
  • Processing payments for premium features
  • Sending transactional emails (e.g. payment confirmations)
  • Delivering the game service

How we store your data

Your data is stored in Cloudflare D1 (EU region). We store your email address, account tier, and session tokens. We use email verification codes for login — no passwords are stored.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Resend — transactional emails
  • Google AdSense — ads shown to free-tier users
  • Cloudflare — hosting and infrastructure

Cookies and local storage

We use localStorage for authentication tokens and sessionStorage for game state. We do not set any tracking cookies ourselves. Google AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization — you can manage your ad preferences through Google's ad settings.

Data retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from the account page, which will remove all your personal data.

Your rights (GDPR)

Under EU data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification — correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure — request deletion of your data
  • Portability — receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection — object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@matesndates.club.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, reach out to support@matesndates.club.