Privacy Policy

datebooq ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at datebooq.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. We collect minimal data and only what is necessary to provide and improve our service.

datebooq participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Some pages on our site contain affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the operation of this website.

As an Amazon Associate, datebooq earns from qualifying purchases. Product recommendations are based on relevance to the activity idea and are not influenced by commission rates.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication cookies: To keep you signed in to your account (managed by NextAuth.js).
• Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon places cookies on your device to track the referral and attribute any qualifying purchases to datebooq. These cookies are set and managed by Amazon, not by us.
• Payment cookies: Stripe, our payment processor, uses cookies to process transactions and prevent fraud.
• Analytics cookies: We use analytics tools to understand site traffic and usage patterns, such as which pages are visited and how users navigate the site.

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

• Amazon Associates — Affiliate link tracking and product referrals. Subject to Amazon's Privacy Notice.
• Google — OAuth sign-in. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Stripe — Payment processing for subscriptions. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Resend — Email delivery for magic link sign-in and daily idea emails. Subject to Resend's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — Website hosting and analytics. Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Name, email address, and profile image provided through Google sign-in or email magic link.
• Usage data: Pages visited, ideas saved or liked, and general interaction patterns.
• Email preferences: City, preferred vibes, categories, and delivery frequency for personalized daily emails.
• Payment information: Subscription status and Stripe customer ID. We do not store credit card numbers — all payment details are handled directly by Stripe.
• Cookies and device data: As described in the Cookies section above.

We use the information we collect to:

• Authenticate your account and maintain your session
• Save your preferences, liked ideas, and collections
• Send you personalized daily idea emails (if you opt in)
• Process subscription payments through Stripe
• Improve the website based on general usage patterns
• Track affiliate link referrals for commission purposes

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

You have the following options regarding your data:

• Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect sign-in functionality and affiliate link tracking.
• Email: You can unsubscribe from daily idea emails at any time through your profile settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
• Account deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.

datebooq is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

To submit a request, contact us at privacy@datebooq.com. We will respond within 45 days.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach us at:

privacy@datebooq.com