Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Fortunate Match ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our event matchmaking platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information: Email address, display name, password (hashed), and optional LinkedIn profile URL when you register or connect accounts
  • Profile information: Display name, LinkedIn URL, and profile photo (from Google, LinkedIn, or manual upload)
  • Event participation: Your intent (what you're looking for and offering), tags, and event-specific goals
  • Meeting notes: Voice memos, transcripts, summaries, and written notes you record about people you meet
  • Contacts: People you choose to save beyond the event retention period

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: How you interact with the platform (e.g., pages visited, features used)
  • Device information: Browser type, IP address (for security and rate limiting)

Information from Third Parties

  • Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email, name, and profile picture
  • LinkedIn OAuth: When you connect LinkedIn, we receive your profile information (e.g., name, photo, headline) as permitted by your authorization

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the matchmaking service
  • Match you with relevant attendees at events based on intent
  • Display your profile (name, photo) to other participants for in-person recognition
  • Process and transcribe voice memos (via third-party AI services when configured)
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Improve our platform and matchmaking algorithms
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Event participants: Your display name, photo, and event intent are visible to other participants in the same event
  • Event organizers: Organizers can see participant lists and event analytics
  • Service providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., hosting, AI transcription) that process data on our behalf under strict agreements
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

  • Event data: Automatically deleted after the event's retention period (configurable per event, typically 7 days)
  • Saved contacts: Retained until you remove them
  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Voice memos and transcripts: Stored for the event retention period unless you save them in notes

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Access and update your profile information in Settings
  • Export your data (events, meetings, notes)
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of optional features (e.g., voice memo transcription)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. No system is completely secure; we encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at the email address provided in the app or on our website.