Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21/08/2025

Welcome to PlayDayz. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our app. PlayDayz is available to users worldwide, and by using the app, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Who We Are

PlayDayz is owned and operated by Playdayz Playdates and acts as the Data Controller of your personal information.

📍 6 Fern Road, Sandyford, Dublin D18 FP98, Ireland
📧 info@playdayzplaydates.com

2. What We Collect

✅ Information You Provide

  • Name & contact details

  • Profile photo (optional)

  • Child’s name & age

  • Messages and posts

  • ID (for verification)

🔄 Collected Automatically

  • Device & app info

  • Usage logs

  • Approximate location

  • Anonymised IP address

💳 Payment Info

  • Subscription details

  • Payment method metadata
    (We do not store full card numbers.)

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide & improve our services

  • To connect parents for playdates

  • To manage your account & payments

  • For support & safety checks

  • With consent, to send occasional updates

  • To prevent abuse (e.g., trial misuse)

4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Contract (to provide our service)

  • Consent (e.g., location access, marketing)

  • Legal obligation

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., platform safety, fraud prevention)

5. Who We Share With

We never sell your data. We may share it only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, payments, security)

  • Legal authorities (where required by law)

  • Other users (only if you actively choose to share)

6. Preventing Trial Abuse

We may retain limited ID info to prevent misuse:

  • Hashed email, phone, or ID

  • Hashed device info

  • Payment method metadata

📌 All stored securely and retained only as long as necessary.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your personal data only as long as needed to:

  • Deliver and improve our services

  • Prevent misuse (e.g., repeated free trial sign-ups)

  • Meet legal or safety requirements

📌 Certain limited data (like hashed email, phone number, or device ID) may be kept longer where required to detect and prevent fraud. These records are minimised, securely stored, and reviewed regularly.

You may request deletion of your data at any time. If we no longer need it for legal, safety, or fraud prevention reasons, we will delete it.

📧 Email info@playdayzplaydates.com to request deletion or learn more.

8. Your Rights

If you are in the EU/EEA (or under similar applicable laws in your region), you have the right to:

  • Access or correct your data

  • Request deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Transfer your data to another provider

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

📧 Email: info@playdayzplaydates.com

9. Data Security

We protect your data using:

  • Encryption

  • Access controls

  • Secure storage

  • Regular security checks

10. Children’s Data

Our app is designed for parents and caregivers.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

11. Data Transfers (Worldwide Use)

As PlayDayz is available to users worldwide, your data may be transferred outside your country of residence. If transferred outside the EU/EEA or UK, we use approved safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms) to ensure your data remains protected under applicable privacy laws.

By using the app, you acknowledge and consent to such international transfers as required for the operation of our global services.

12. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • App performance

  • Analytics

  • Fraud prevention

You can manage cookie preferences in your device or browser settings.

13. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our services, or business operations. When we do, we will notify you via the app or by email.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:

📧 info@playdayzplaydates.com
📍 6 Fern Road, Sandyford, Dublin D18 FP98, Ireland