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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 August 2026

Getcandl is a personal birthday reminder tool. We collect the minimum data needed to run the service and never sell it. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why, and what your rights are.

Who we are

Getcandl is operated by Sylvain Zircher. Our service is hosted in the EU (Frankfurt, Germany). For any privacy questions, contact us at hello@getcandl.app.

What data we collect

We collect only what is necessary to provide the service:

  • Account data: your email address, used to identify your account and send reminders.
  • Contact data: names, birthdays, relationships, interests, and budgets for the people you add. You control this data entirely.
  • Gift history: notes you log after each birthday.
  • Billing data: if you subscribe to Pro, payment is processed by Stripe. We store only your Stripe customer ID, not your card details.
  • Usage data: basic server logs (IP address, timestamps) for security and debugging. Retained for 30 days.

What we do not collect

  • We do not track you across other websites.
  • We do not use advertising cookies or third-party analytics.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing.
  • We do not read the content of your contact notes.

Why we collect it

DataPurposeLegal basis
Email addressAccount login, sending remindersContract performance
Contact & birthday dataCore reminder serviceContract performance
Billing dataSubscription managementContract performance
Server logsSecurity, fraud preventionLegitimate interest

Who we share data with

We use a small number of trusted sub-processors to run the service. All are GDPR-compliant and process data under our instructions:

  • Supabase (Frankfurt, EU): database and authentication hosting.
  • Vercel (EU region): application hosting and deployment.
  • Stripe (Ireland, EU): payment processing for Pro subscriptions.
  • Resend: transactional email delivery for reminders and magic links.
  • Anthropic: gift suggestion generation via Claude AI. Only the interests and budget you enter for a contact are sent; no names or identifying information.

How long we keep your data

Your data is kept for as long as you have an account with Getcandl. If you delete your account, all your data (contacts, gift history, profile) is permanently deleted within 30 days. Server logs are deleted after 30 days on a rolling basis.

Your rights (GDPR)

As a user based in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access: request a copy of all data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: correct any inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
  • Portability: export your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Restriction: ask us to restrict processing while a dispute is resolved.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@getcandl.app. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Cookies

Getcandl uses only essential cookies, specifically a session cookie that keeps you logged in. We do not use advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies. No cookie banner is needed.

Data security

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Database access is restricted via row-level security policies. Your data is only accessible to your account. We use Supabase's managed infrastructure in Frankfurt, which is ISO 27001 certified.

Changes to this policy

If we make material changes, we will notify you by email at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use of the service after that date constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@getcandl.app.

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