“Personal data” refers to any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly. We may collect the following categories of personal data:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Contact and Account Details: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and date of birth.</p> </li> <li> <p>Profile Information: To complete your profile, we collect details such as your profession, nationality, gender, interests/hobbies, preferred hangout areas, and cities you've previously lived in.</p> </li> <li> <p>Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving updates and notifications.</p> </li> <li> <p>User-Generated Content: Any photos, videos, posts, or other content you upload.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <ol id="l1"> <li data-list-text="2."> <h1>How We Collect and Use Your Data</h1> <p>We collect personal data directly from you when you use our platform. We use your data for the following purposes:</p> <ul id="l3"> <li data-list-text=""> <p>To match you with compatible members of the Joude community.</p> </li> <li data-list-text=""> <p>To organize events and gatherings based on your preferences.</p> </li> <li data-list-text=""> <p>To verify your identity and ensure a secure platform.</p> </li> <li data-list-text=""> <p>To improve and personalize your experience on Joude.</p> </li> <li data-list-text=""> <p>To communicate with you about events, updates, and community news.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" width="622" height="1" />

 

 

• Legal Basis for Processing

  We process your personal data based on your consent, which you provide during registration and account setup.

  You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at: info@joude.co.uk. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before consent was withdrawn.

   

   

   

• Data Retention

  We retain your personal data for as long as your Joude account is active.

  When you delete your account, we will securely delete or anonymize your data within [30] days.

  For details on your rights regarding data deletion, see Section 6.

   

   

   

• Sharing Your Data

  We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers (sub- processors) for the following reasons:

  • To verify your identity.

  • To process payments and transactions.

  • To provide technical support and conduct platform analytics.

    We only share your data where it is necessary and lawful to do so. All sub-processors are bound by contractual obligations to safeguard your data in accordance with applicable laws.

     

     

     

• Your Rights

  Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request us to limit how we process your data in specific situations.

  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization or to you.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@joude.co.uk.

     

     

     

• Updates to This Privacy Notice

  We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations.

  The latest version will always be available on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was most recently revised.

   

   

   

• Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@joude.co.uk

Website: www.joude.co.uk

 

 

 

G. Cookie Notice What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you use our platform, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on the Joude platform:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies

  These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off

  in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting privacy preferences.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies

  These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, so we can measure and improve the performance of our platform (e.g., Google Analytics). All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

• Functionality Cookies

  These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences or region, and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

How You Can Manage Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our platform.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

 

 

Consent

By using the Joude website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings or through our cookie preferences tool.