Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Rookely collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our website (rookely.com) and application (app.rookely.com). We are committed to processing your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

Rookely is operated by:

2. What data we collect and why

Account registration (email & password)

Sign-in with Google (optional)

When you choose to sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your email address, display name and profile picture URL. We do not receive your Google password, do not read your Google account content, and do not post anything on your behalf.

Content you create in the app

Event titles and descriptions, dates, logistics assignments, personal checklists, poll votes, expense records, and uploaded photos. This data is associated with your account solely to provide the service to you and your group.

Data collected automatically

We do not use advertising cookies, third-party trackers, analytics pixels, or A/B testing tools.

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR Art. 6)

PurposeLegal basis
Providing the core service (account, events, all app features)Art. 6(1)(b) — performance of a contract
Sending transactional emails (invitations, password resets, notifications)Art. 6(1)(b) — performance of a contract
Security and fraud prevention (server logs)Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest
Responding to your support or privacy enquiriesArt. 6(1)(b) or Art. 6(1)(f)

4. Who we share your data with

We use the following sub-processors. We do not sell your personal data or use it for advertising.

ProviderRoleLocationGDPR safeguard
Hetzner Online GmbHHosting & file storage (photos)Germany (EU)EU/EEA — no transfer
Resend Inc.Transactional email deliveryUSAStandard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Google LLCOAuth sign-in (optional)USAStandard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Cloudflare Inc.CDN, DNS, DDoS protectionUSAStandard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

5. Data retention

DataRetention period
Account data (name, email)Until account deletion + 30 days
Event content (logistics, polls, checklists, expenses)Until the event is deleted by the organiser
Uploaded photosUntil deleted by the user or the event is deleted by the organiser
Server logsUp to 30 days
Expense settlement recordsUntil the event is deleted by the organiser

6. Cookies

We use a single, strictly necessary session cookie to keep you authenticated. It is set only when you log in and removed when you log out or the session expires. No consent banner is required because this cookie is technically essential and not used for profiling or tracking.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Poland: Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warszawa — uodo.gov.pl.

8. International data transfers

Certain sub-processors (Resend, Google, Cloudflare) are headquartered in the United States. Data transfers to these providers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission under GDPR Art. 46(2)(c). All application data is hosted on Hetzner servers located within the European Union.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Rookely after a change is published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For significant changes, we will notify you by email where required by law.

10. Contact

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights: