Privacy Notice

Last updated: March 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Gallivanta (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our travel dating platform, blog (blog.gallivanta.com), and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Notice applies to all users worldwide. By using Gallivanta, you consent to the practices described in this notice.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Data: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, profile photos
• Profile Data: Travel preferences, interests, bio, travel history, and destination plans
• Communications: Messages sent through the platform, support requests, and feedback
• Payment Data: Payment method details (processed by our third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card numbers)

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, interaction patterns
• Device Data: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, unique device identifiers
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (precise location only with your explicit consent)
• Cookie Data: See Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking) below

Information from Third Parties

• Social login providers (Google, Apple, Facebook) when you choose to sign in via those services
• Analytics providers and advertising partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Match you with compatible travelers based on your preferences and destinations
• Facilitate communication between users
• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Process payments and transactions
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage trends to improve our platform and blog content

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications, precise location)
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., account management, matching)
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics, platform improvement)
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your profile information is visible to other users as part of the matching and discovery features
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, resolving disputes).

7. Your Rights

All Users

• Access, update, or delete your account information at any time
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your personal data

EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

• Right of access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Deliver relevant content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience with our Services.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure data storage, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required by GDPR.

11. Children’s Privacy

Gallivanta is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated notice on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights:

• Email: [email protected]
• General inquiries: [email protected]
• Website: gallivanta.com