Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

1. Data Controller (Verantwortliche Stelle)

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this newsletter website according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO) is:

2. Purpose of Data Processing and Legal Basis

When you subscribe to the MatchQuest Newsletter & Beta Waitlist, we collect and process your data exclusively for the following purposes:

• Newsletter & Launch Updates: Sending news regarding the MatchQuest launch in Berlin, private beta invites, exclusive ticket discounts, and curated dating guides.
• Audience Segmentation: Tailoring announcements based on whether you registered as a Single / Guest, Event Organizer, or Venue Partner.
• Double Opt-In Verification & Proof: Verifying that you own the email address and documenting your explicit consent to comply with statutory documentation requirements.

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

• Email address
• Audience role (Participant / Organizer / Venue)
• Target city (Berlin / Other)
• Timestamp and IP address of consent submission (for legal double opt-in logging)
• Language preference (EN / DE)

4. Double Opt-In and Right of Revocation (Unsubscribe)

We use the recognized double opt-in procedure. After submitting the form, you receive an email with a verification link. Only after clicking this link will your address be added to our active list.

You can revoke your consent and unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with immediate effect. Every newsletter email contains a clear, one-click unsubscribe link. Alternatively, you can email your revocation to privacy@matchquest.de.

5. Your Statutory Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under EU law:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority (Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit).