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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15.05.2026

This Privacy Policy explains how forrealz! (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our app and website. By using forrealz!, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Data Controller

Manuel Rorarius
Wilhelmshavener Str. 17
10551 Berlin, Germany

Email: info (at) forrealz.de

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account and Profile Data

When you register and create a profile, we collect:

  • First name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation (optional)
  • Relationship type and status
  • Spoken languages
  • Phone number (used for verification)
  • Profile photos
  • Optional profile information (interests, hobbies, sports, etc.)

 

2.2 Activity Data

When you use forrealz!, we collect data about your activity, including:

  • Drops and picks you create or respond to
  • Encounters and connections made through the app
  • App settings and preferences
  • In-app credit transactions

 

2.3 Location Data

With your permission, we collect your approximate location to show you relevant drops nearby. You can disable GPS location access in the app settings at any time.

2.4 Technical Data

We automatically collect technical information when you access our service:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Log data and error reports

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and operating the forrealz! service
  • Matching you with relevant drops and other users
  • Sending verification codes via SMS
  • Displaying your profile to other users as part of the service
  • Improving and personalizing the app experience
  • Ensuring safety and preventing misuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance), Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for optional data such as location and sexual orientation), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests for technical operations and fraud prevention).

For special categories of data (sexual orientation, gender identity): Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (explicit consent).

4. Profile Visibility

Your profile information — including your name, photos, age, and selected profile options — is visible to other registered users of forrealz! as part of the core functionality of the service. You control what optional information you add to your profile.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only:

  • With service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, SMS verification, image storage), under data processing agreements
  • If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users
  • With your explicit consent

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Your profile and activity data is deleted within 30 days.
  • Some data may be retained for longer where required by law (e.g., transaction records).

7. Cookies

forrealz! does not use analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies. Only technically necessary cookies are used (e.g., session management for the web version).

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification – Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction – Limit how we process your data (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Portability – Receive your data in a portable format (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Withdrawal of consent – Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info (at) forrealz.de

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The authority responsible for us is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59–61, 10555 Berlin
https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the service changes or when required by law. We will notify you of material changes via the app or by email. Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
info (at) forrealz.de