Privacy Policy
Effective date: 01 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how DinDin (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use the DinDin mobile application and related services (the “App”).
1. Who We Are
Controller:
Pinarci Consulting GmbH
Sägetstrasse 1
8303 Bassersdorf
Switzerland
Contact:
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only data that is necessary to operate the App, ensure user safety, and process payments.
2.1 Account & Profile Information
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Name or chosen display name
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Email address
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Profile photo (optional)
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Social profile references (optional)
Purpose
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Account creation and authentication
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Displaying profiles to approved participants only
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Preventing misuse and impersonation
2.2 Location Data
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Approximate location (city-level or “near me”)
Purpose
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Discover nearby restaurants and dining events
We do not collect precise GPS location continuously or in the background.
2.3 User Activity & Content
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Event participation status
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Messages exchanged within confirmed events
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Follow requests, approvals, declines
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Blocking and reporting actions
Purpose
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Event coordination
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Communication between approved participants
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Safety, moderation, and abuse prevention
2.4 Payment & Subscription Data
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Payment status
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Transaction identifiers
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Subscription status
Purpose
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Processing event fees and subscriptions
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Fraud prevention
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Financial reconciliation
Payment details (such as credit card numbers) are processed securely by third-party payment providers and are never stored by us.
2.5 Technical & Usage Data
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Device type and operating system
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App version
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Crash logs and error diagnostics
Purpose
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App stability
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Performance optimization
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Bug fixing
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data only for the following purposes:
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Providing core app functionality
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Managing accounts and events
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Processing payments and subscriptions
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Ensuring user safety and platform integrity
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Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We do not:
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Sell personal data
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Use data for third-party advertising
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Track users across other apps or websites
4. Data Sharing
We share data only when necessary, and only with:
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Payment processors (to complete transactions)
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Cloud infrastructure providers (secure hosting)
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Authorities, if legally required
All partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose.
5. Privacy Controls & User Rights
Users can:
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Control profile visibility
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Accept or decline follow requests
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Block or unblock other users
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Leave events before confirmation
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Request account deletion at any time
Blocking:
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Blocking is mutual
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Blocked users cannot see each other’s profiles, events, or activity
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
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While your account is active
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As long as required for legal or financial obligations
When you delete your account:
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Personal data is permanently deleted or anonymised
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Transaction records may be retained where legally required
7. Security Measures
We use industry-standard safeguards, including:
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Encrypted data transmission
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Secure authentication
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Access controls
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Abuse and fraud monitoring
8. Children’s Privacy
DinDin is not intended for users under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Your Legal Rights (GDPR / CH)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
Requests can be made via:
privacy@dindin.events
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or functional changes. Significant changes will be communicated within the App.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection, contact: