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Privacy Policy

Effective May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how RAW Footage processes your personal data when you use Zapp. We are committed to handling your data carefully and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1.Who We Are

2.What We Collect

CategoryDataPurpose
AccountPhone numberAccount creation and SMS verification
IdentitySelfie photoVerifying you are a real person aged 18+
ProfileProfile photos (up to 6)Shown to other users for matching
ProfileName, date of birth, bio, gender, intent, lifestyle preferences, personality tags, hobbies, languagesMatching and profile display
LocationCity-level locationCalculating match distance — precise GPS is not stored
UsageSwipes, matches, messages, in-app actionsService operation and safety
DevicePush notification token, device type, app versionPush notifications and technical support
PaymentSubscription status, entitlement levelUnlocking Zapp+ features
Note on your selfie: Your identity-verification selfie is processed solely to confirm your identity and age. It is passed to our AI moderation service for automated review and is not stored as a biometric template. The selfie is deleted from our systems within 30 days of upload.

3.Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

Processing activityLegal basis
Creating and managing your accountContract — Art. 6(1)(b)
Matching you with other usersContract — Art. 6(1)(b)
Photo and profile text moderationLegitimate interest — Art. 6(1)(f) — preventing harm and policy violations
Identity verification (selfie)Legitimate interest — Art. 6(1)(f) — preventing fake accounts; and Legal obligation — Art. 6(1)(c) — 18+ age verification
Push notificationsContract — Art. 6(1)(b)
Fraud and abuse preventionLegitimate interest — Art. 6(1)(f)
Subscription and payment processingContract — Art. 6(1)(b)
Compliance with legal obligationsLegal obligation — Art. 6(1)(c)

Special Category Data (Article 9 GDPR)

Your selfie and profile photos may reveal sensitive characteristics such as appearance or ethnicity. We process this data solely for identity verification and profile display, on the basis of your explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR) given when you complete onboarding and upload your photos. You may withdraw this consent at any time by deleting your account.

4.Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

Zapp uses automated processing to rank and suggest potential matches based on your profile, preferences, and activity. This constitutes profiling under Article 22 GDPR. It does not produce legal or similarly significant effects — it only influences which profiles are shown to you. You can adjust your filter preferences at any time or stop using the service.

Photo and profile text moderation is performed automatically using AI. If content is flagged, it may be reviewed manually before any action is taken on your account.

5.Third-Party Processors

We use the following sub-processors to deliver the service. Each is bound by a GDPR-compliant data processing agreement. Where processors are based outside the EU/EEA, transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.

ProcessorPurposeLocationTransfer
NetcupServer hosting (VPS)Germany (EU)
Cloudflare R2Profile photo storageEU-compatible
Firebase (Google)Phone number authenticationUSASCCs
AnthropicAI moderation of photos and profile text; identity verificationUSASCCs + DPA
BrevoTransactional emailFrance (EU)
TwilioSMS delivery for phone verificationUSASCCs
RevenueCatSubscription management and entitlement trackingUSASCCs
AppleIn-app payment processing (iOS)USASCCs
GoogleIn-app payment processing (Android)USASCCs
MolliePayment processing on getzapp.appNetherlands (EU)
Note on Anthropic: When photos or profile text are submitted for moderation, the content is transmitted to Anthropic's API. Anthropic processes this data solely on our instructions, does not use it for model training, and retains it for a maximum of 7 days. The Anthropic Data Processing Addendum (incorporating EU SCCs) is automatically part of their Commercial Terms of Service.

6.Data Retention

DataRetention period
Active account dataRetained while your account is active
Selfie (identity verification)Deleted within 30 days of upload
Deleted account — personal dataPermanently erased within 30 days of account deletion
Deleted account — messagesAnonymised immediately upon account deletion (sender identity removed). Message content is permanently purged within 30 days. If the account is subject to an open report or investigation, messages are retained for up to 2 years under Article 17(3)(e) GDPR.
Encrypted backupsRetained up to 30 days, then rotated
Reported or investigated accountsIf your account is subject to a report, moderation investigation, or legal claim at the time of deletion, we may retain relevant data (including messages and account information) for up to 2 years to establish, exercise, or defend such claims, as permitted under Article 17(3)(e) GDPR. You will be notified of any such hold unless doing so would prejudice the investigation.
Legal holdsWe may retain specific data longer if required by applicable law (e.g. court orders)

7.Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email hallo@roffanova.nl. We respond within 30 days.

7b.Moderation & Chat Access

In limited circumstances, authorised Zapp staff may access the content of conversations between users for moderation purposes. This access is restricted to cases where:

Chat access for moderation is logged internally and subject to strict access controls. We do not monitor conversations routinely or for commercial purposes. The legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — specifically the safety of our users and the integrity of the platform.

8.Security

9.Children

Zapp is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that an account belongs to a minor, the account and all associated data is deleted immediately.

10.Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via the app or by email. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.

11.Contact

Privacy questions, data access requests, or complaints: hallo@roffanova.nl