Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Adrian Mănescu Ancona, Italy
Email: info@h2omatch.com

This project is currently operated as an independent digital service.

2. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use the h2oMatch platform.

We are committed to handling your data transparently, securely, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

3. What Data We Collect

3.1 Data Provided by You

When using the platform, you may provide the following information:

• Name (optional)
• Email address (if account is created)
• Water preferences (e.g. still, lightly sparkling, sparkling)
• Daily hydration preferences

Lifestyle information, including:

• Physical activity frequency
• Water consumption habits
• Exposure to heat or sweating
• Dietary preferences
• Caffeine consumption

• Age range (not exact date of birth)
• Gender (optional)
• Taste preferences related to water
• Responses to profile questions used to personalize your experience

All data is provided voluntarily by the user.

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you use the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited and interactions
• Usage data and analytics information

This data may be collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy).

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Primary Purpose

To generate personalized water recommendations based on your preferences and lifestyle.

4.2 Additional Purposes

• To provide and improve the functionality of the platform
• To analyze usage and improve user experience
• To ensure security and prevent misuse
• We may store and analyze aggregated and anonymized user data to improve the platform and better understand usage patterns

⚠️ The service is intended for informational and lifestyle purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you give your explicit consent (during account creation or later in your Profile settings), we may use your email address to send you occasional h2oMatch communications, which may include:

• Product updates and new features
• Educational content about mineral water and hydration
• Tips on how to get the most out of h2oMatch

Newsletter consent is fully optional and is never required to use the platform. The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time from your Profile settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for profile data used to generate personalized recommendations
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): for basic analytics and platform security

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Profiling and Automated Processing

We use automated processing of the data you provide to generate a personalized score and recommendations.

This process:

• Does not produce legal effects
• Does not significantly affect your rights or freedoms

It is used solely to enhance your experience on the platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

• Profile data: until you delete your account or after a period of inactivity (e.g. 24 months)
• Usage data: retained in aggregated or anonymized form where possible

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

• Hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Technical service providers

All third parties process data on our behalf and in accordance with GDPR.

9. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are applied, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: 📧 info@h2omatch.com

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

However, no system can be completely secure.

12. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

📧 info@h2omatch.com

15. Final Note

h2oMatch provides personalized recommendations based on user preferences and lifestyle inputs.

It is not a medical service and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.