Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dinner with Friends. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy sets out how we collect, use, and protect any information that you give us when you use this website.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from them.
  • User-Generated Content: Information you provide when creating dinners (e.g., name, location, dates), RSVPing (e.g., dietary restrictions, items you're bringing), and posting memories (photos, captions).
  • Donation Information: When you record a donation, we store the amount, the selected charity, and its association with a dinner event. We do not process payments or store financial details like credit card numbers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use this information to provide and improve our service, and specifically for the following reasons:

  • To enable the core functionality of the app, such as creating dinners, managing RSVPs, and coordinating between hosts and guests.
  • To manage your account and provide you with customer support.
  • To display your shared memories in the public gallery.
  • To aggregate anonymous donation data for the public Impact page.
  • To improve our services and platform features based on user feedback.

4. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We use Firebase, a platform by Google, which implements industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. All data is stored within Firebase's secure infrastructure.

5. Your Rights

You have rights over your personal data. Under GDPR, these include:

  • The right to be informed: We are informing you through this policy.
  • The right of access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data. You can delete dinners you host, memories you post, and reset your donation history directly in the app. To delete your entire account, please contact us.
  • The right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the way we use your data.
  • The right to data portability: You have the right to get your personal data from us in a way that is accessible and machine-readable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in our Impressum.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies provided by Firebase to manage your authentication session and ensure you stay logged in. These are essential for the functioning of the site. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information provided in our Impressum.