Legal

GDPR & Data Protection

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Learn about your GDPR rights and how Together.md processes and protects personal data.

GDPR rights summary

Your core GDPR rights at a glance.

Together.md supports access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, and consent withdrawal requests, subject to legal limits.

  • Access
  • Rectification
  • Erasure
  • Restriction
  • Portability
  • Objection
  • Withdraw Consent

1. Introduction

Together.md is committed to protecting personal data and respecting the privacy rights of individuals.

This page explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how users can exercise their data protection rights.

This page should be read together with:

  • /legal/privacy
  • /legal/cookies
  • /legal/terms

2. What Is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation designed to protect personal data and privacy rights.

GDPR provides individuals with greater transparency and control over how their personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared.

Together.md aims to follow GDPR principles regardless of where users are located.

3. Our GDPR Principles

Together.md follows the following principles:

Lawfulness

Data is processed on valid legal grounds.

Fairness

Users are informed about how their data is used.

Transparency

Privacy practices are communicated clearly.

Data Minimization

We collect only information necessary to provide our services.

Accuracy

Users may update inaccurate information.

Storage Limitation

Data is not retained longer than necessary.

Security

Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are implemented.

Accountability

Together.md takes responsibility for personal data protection.

4. Personal Data We Process

Depending on your use of the Platform, we may process:

Identity Information

  • Name
  • Username
  • Profile photo

Contact Information

  • Email address

Profile Information

  • Bio
  • Skills
  • Interests
  • Goals
  • Communities
  • Collaborations

User Content

  • Posts
  • Comments
  • Messages
  • Event information
  • Lunch information
  • Podcast information
  • Uploaded content

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Device information
  • Session information

Analytics Data

  • Platform usage
  • Feature interactions
  • Navigation behavior

6. Your GDPR Rights

Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights.

Right of Access

You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You may request deletion of personal data where applicable.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request temporary limitation of processing.

Right to Data Portability

You may request your data in a structured and portable format.

Right to Object

You may object to certain processing activities.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may contact your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a GDPR request, contact together.moldova@gmail.com.

Please include:

  • Your name
  • Account email
  • Type of request
  • Relevant details

We may request identity verification before processing certain requests.

8. Response Time

Together.md aims to respond to GDPR requests within:

30 calendar days

Complex requests may require additional time as permitted by law.

If additional time is required, we will inform you.

9. Data Access Requests

Users may request:

  • Personal profile data
  • Collaboration data
  • Event participation history
  • Lunch participation history
  • Uploaded content
  • Messages and communications where applicable

Future self-service tools may be provided to simplify access requests.

10. Data Deletion Requests

Users may request account deletion.

Deletion may include:

  • Profile information
  • User-generated content
  • Personal preferences
  • Account metadata

Certain information may be retained where required by:

  • Legal obligations
  • Security requirements
  • Fraud prevention
  • Legitimate business records

11. Automated Decision Making

Together.md may use AI-assisted systems for:

  • Collaboration recommendations
  • Lunch recommendations
  • Builder matching
  • Opportunity suggestions
  • Content assistance

These systems are designed to assist users and do not make legally binding decisions.

Users remain responsible for decisions made based on recommendations.

12. International Transfers

Personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area.

Where international transfers occur, Together.md will implement appropriate safeguards consistent with GDPR requirements.

13. Security Measures

Together.md implements security measures including:

  • Encrypted communications
  • Authentication controls
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Access controls
  • Security reviews

No system can guarantee absolute security.

However, we continuously work to improve protection mechanisms.

14. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Resolve disputes
  • Meet legal obligations

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information.

15. Future Self-Service Privacy Tools

Together.md plans to introduce:

  • Download My Data
  • Delete My Account
  • Privacy Settings Dashboard
  • Consent Management Center
  • Data Export Tools

Privacy tools

Self-service data request workflows

You can request data export, deactivation, or deletion directly from your account area.

16. Contact Information

For GDPR and privacy-related requests:

GDPR and privacy contact

For GDPR rights, privacy requests, data protection questions, or complaints, contact Together.md.

Related legal pages: Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.

By using Together.md, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR & Data Protection Notice.