The data controller is Diogo Freitas.

• Address: Rua da Boavista, n.º 36, 1.º andar, sala E, 4770-754 Vermoim, Portugal
• Email: dinnersmate@gmail.com

We may process the following personal data:

• Name and username;
• Email address and phone number;
• Messages, comments and Instagram interactions;
• City, preferences and information related to dinner participation;
• Data required for bookings and communication;
• Technical data required for the website and app to function.

We do not store full bank card details. Payments are processed by the relevant service providers.

Data is processed for the following purposes:

• Managing registrations and bookings for DinnersMate dinners;
• Replying to comments, messages and information requests;
• Sending information related to events;
• Providing support via WhatsApp;
• Organising tables and improving the participant experience;
• Complying with legal obligations;
• Ensuring the security and operation of the platform.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to analyse messages, identify user intent and prepare automated responses.

Artificial intelligence does not take legal, financial or otherwise significant decisions about the user. When necessary, the situation may be escalated to human support.

Data may be shared, only when necessary, with:

• Meta and Instagram, for integration operation;
• WhatsApp and its technology providers;
• Hosting, automation and technical support providers;
• Partner restaurants, only with the data necessary to organise the booking.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Some technology providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we seek to ensure the safeguards provided for in data protection legislation are applied.

We keep data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or for the period required by law.

Data may be deleted earlier upon request by the data subject, unless its retention is legally required.

The data subject may request:

• Access to their data;
• Rectification of inaccurate data;
• Erasure of data;
• Restriction of processing;
• Objection to processing;
• Data portability;
• Withdrawal of consent.

To exercise these rights, please email dinnersmate@gmail.com.

You may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, including the Portuguese Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados.

To request deletion of your data, please email dinnersmate@gmail.com.

In your request, include the name, email, Instagram username or phone number associated with the account. The request will be reviewed and, where possible, data will be deleted within a maximum of 30 days.

DinnersMate is intended exclusively for people aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

We adopt reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or improper disclosure.

This Privacy Policy may be updated whenever necessary. The most recent version will always be available on this page.