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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026 (placeholder — review by counsel pending)

1. Who we are

Gathmo GmbH ("Gathmo", "we", "our") operates the gathmo.com platform and the Gathmo mobile guest-capture experience. Our registered address and data-protection contact are listed at the end of this document.

2. Data we collect

We collect information you provide directly (account registration, event creation, contact forms), information uploaded by your event guests (photos, videos, voice messages, and associated metadata), and technical data automatically collected during use (IP addresses, browser type, usage analytics).

3. How we use your data

We use collected data to provide and improve the Gathmo service, process payments, send transactional communications, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your data or use it for third-party advertising.

4. Data residency & transfers

All personal data is stored and processed on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany (AWS eu-central-1). We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area. Third-party services (fonts, analytics) are self-hosted or EU-based.

5. Retention

Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 30 days after deletion. Event media is retained according to the plan selected (14 days for Free, 90 days for Essential, 6 months for Celebrate, 1 year for Grand). You may download and delete your data at any time.

6. Your rights

Under GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data. You may also object to processing and withdraw consent at any time. Requests can be made via the privacy settings in your dashboard or by emailing privacy@gathmo.com.

7. Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies for authentication and session management. Optional analytics and functional cookies are disabled by default and require your explicit consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie settings in your account.

8. Contact

Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at privacy@gathmo.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@gathmo.com