Effective Date: Sep 20, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how HeyMates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website https://www.heymates.io (the “Site”), services, or contact our team.
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding the personal data you provide. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information that you provide when you:
Types of data collected:
b. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may collect the following automatically through cookies, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies:
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive personal data about you from:
d. SMS Communications
When you register for HeyMates, you may be asked to provide your phone number to receive a one-time passcode for authentication purposes. By opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from HeyMates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting support.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or third-party tools such as Cookiebot, OneTrust, or Do Not Track features.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) are in place when required by law to protect your data across borders.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:
If you are in the EEA or UK:
If you are a California resident (CCPA):
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: business@heymates.io
9. Security of Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your information:
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party websites or platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we recommend reviewing their privacy practices independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will update the “Effective Date” at the top and notify you via prominent notice or direct email if required by law.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
HeyMates
Email: business@heymates.io