Privacy policy

Last updated 10 November 2026

What MeetBuddy collects, why, and the choices you have.

Who we are

MeetBuddy helps people in Manchester meet by joining or hosting small, in-person plans. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the choices you have. Questions: [email protected].

What we collect

Your email and password (to log you in). Your first name, birthday, gender, university, interests, prompt answer and photos (to make your profile). The events you post, the requests you send and the group chat messages you write. A notification token if you allow notifications. Reports and blocks you make.

Your location

If you allow location, your phone uses it to centre the map and work out your nearest area. Your exact location is not saved on our servers and is never shown to other people. When you host, other people see the area and the spot you chose for the event, not where you are.

Who can see what

Other MeetBuddy members can see your first name, age (not your birthday), university, interests, prompt, photos and level. Your gender is never shown; it is only used for women and non-binary only events. Your email is never shown. Group chats can only be read by the host and accepted guests.

Why we use your data

To run the app: showing events, handling requests and chats, sending notifications you asked for, and keeping people safe (for example, checking reports and enforcing age limits). We do not sell your data and we do not show ads.

Where it is stored

Your data is stored by our database provider, Supabase, on servers in the European Union (Frankfurt). Notifications are delivered through Expo and Apple or Google.

How long we keep it

We keep your data while your account exists. When you delete your account in Profile, your login, profile, photos, events, requests and messages are deleted straight away. Reports you made about other people may be kept for safety reasons.

Your rights

You can see and change most of your details in Profile, and delete your account at any time. You can also ask us for a copy of your data, or ask questions or complain, by emailing [email protected]. In the UK you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Age

MeetBuddy is only for people aged 18 or over. We check your birthday at sign-up and remove accounts that break this rule.